American culture is not one culture but a salad of cultures. Arizona is attempting to destroy that fabric in the most covert racist fashion. Rachel Maddow’s piece below shows the genesis of much of this calculated racism. … [Read more...]

This week, Senate Republicans did all they could to block Wall Street reform. We beat back their obstruction to move forward with debate, but we know we're in for more of the same in the weeks ahead. So next Thursday, May 6th, OFA volunteers are putting together a Wall Street Reform Day of Action, to show that reform has bipartisan support across the country. In Texas, folks will be hosting what we're calling "Wall Street Reform Phone Booths" -- events where volunteers set up in a high-traffic area with information and signs, getting supporters to call their Republican senators and demonstrate their support for Wall Street reform. Can you help? I'm hoping that you -- as one of our most committed supporters -- can host a Wall Street Reform Phone Booth in your area. Can you make it happen? We've created an easy-to-follow host guide to help you through the process. You don't need any previous experience to host a phone booth -- just a desire to … [Read more...]

Duncan Hunter’s false patriotism has him objecting to the 14th amendment of the constitution. The Right Wing Republicans / Tea Party members love to wrap themselves in the Constitution. Maybe they should try reading it first. REAL REPUBLICANS, where are you? Reclaim the party please. We need multiple parties for check and balances, but both must be sane and at least marginally read. … [Read more...]

Minerva Novoa, Advocacy  Web Administrator The Wall Street CEOs got their taxpayer bailouts and huge bonuses – now they're trying to stop reforms that would protect us from getting the shakedown again! Debate begins today on the Wall Street reform bill and your Senators are hearing right now from deep-pocketed lobbyists trying to fill the bill with loopholes. They almost blocked the bill earlier this week – but your calls and emails beat back their efforts! Now we need your voice to get a strong bill passed. Each day that goes by the bank lobby makes more phone calls, visits and campaign contributions. Use our toll-free number right now – your personal call to your Senators' offices can counter the lobbyists' money!   … [Read more...]

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka gives a strong interview on the ills of Wallstreet. … [Read more...]