Mike Sacks, National Political Correspondent @EWScrippsCo gave a clinic on how one should interview a lying president. It was civil, hard-hitting, and beautiful all at once.
General News
Progressive bloggers and sites I respect that you must read
These are the Progressive bloggers & sites I respect that I believe are worth reading at least on a weekly if not daily basis to keep you informed.
Convicted evangelist warns those making fun of him will face the wrath of God (VIDEO)
Convicted Felon Evangelist Jim Bakker has a message to those making fun of him, ‘God will punish you.’ Any doubts why they think Trump was sent by God?
Robert Reich schools Trump economist lying about tax cuts & middle-class income (VIDEO)
Once again Robert Reich nails a Trump economist for lying to the American people, this time about tax cuts increasing the income of the middle-class.
Trump insults Mitch McConnell at press conference for taking lobbyists’ money (VIDEO)
Mitch McConnell gave an uncomfortable but very visibly pained smile after Trump implied that McConnell was on the take from the healthcare lobby.
Zeke Emanuel eviscerates Rick Santorum on Trump’s Obamacare sabotage (VIDEO)
Great seeing an Obamacare expert go toe to toe with the fallacies emanating from an evil Right Wing sect that would deny Americans affordable healthcare.
Columnists
Daniel Ellsberg Warns of Nuclear Dangers in the Era of Trump
I was particularly pleased to read Ellsberg’s upcoming The Doomsday Machine, already hailed in blurbs by everyone from Edward Snowden to Arundhati Roy.
John Young: The NRA’s prostitution ring
That “NRA supports (fill in the blank)” is Page 1 fodder may be the greatest indictment of our political system, next to Donald Trump’s ascendancy.
Guest Bloggers
Deborah Deering Mowrey: Statues? The Rest of the Story …
In today’s climate of closed minds and tribalism telling the real story can be a tough sell. Deborah Deering Mowrey tries anyway.
Embarrassing Trump Boy Scout rant a far cry from this 16-year-old’s Eagle Scout speech
I was horrified to see Trump’s speech at the Scout Jamboree earlier this week. This Eagle Scout’s speech to teach much to the president.
Coffee Party Posts
Coffee Party USA Board of Directors 2016 Meeting in Blue Ridge, Georgia
The Coffee Party USA board of directors coalesced around a strong voter education and turnout strategy that we will be releasing in the forthcoming weeks.
Move To Amend
Move to Amend’s Daniel Lee: Transcending political parties at the People’s Convention (VIDEO)
Many grassroots organizations have converged on Philadelphia, PA using the Democratic National Convention as the catalyst to organize for a better America.
Netroots Nation
My Interview by Freelance Journalist Talia Whyte at Netroots Nation 2012
I was interviewed several times at Netroots Nation 2012. Tara Whyte is a freelance journalist who has reported on issues related to social justice, media and technology for over 10 years. Her work can be found in the Houston Chronicle, The Progressive, theGrio.com, The Boston Globe, MSNBC, PBS, Al Jazeera, among many others. Please view […]
Occupy Movement
Occupy Kingwood – Sustainable Form Of The Occupy Movement Ends After 52 Weeks (VIDEO)
Occupy Kingwood, our 52 consecutive weeks at the corner of Kingwood Drive and Lake Houston Blvd on Saturdays, has come to an end. The movement however goes on as the group is morphing into an affiliate of Move To Amend that will do grassroots work to build consensus on modifying the constitution to codify that […]
Sports
Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge in Florida
Tiger Woods was arrested in South Florida early on Monday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to an online Palm Beach County Police report
Radio Show: Politics Done Right
Yes, Trump is a white nationalist but remembering he is screwing us all
This is the week where many Trump supporters are realizing the evils Trump represent. But let’s not take our eyes off of the ball.
We better understand Trump’s game before it’s too late
Trump continues to push the envelope. This week he started the execution of his latest plan to divide the nation. Steve Bannon claims economic nationalism?
Local News
My fender bender showed me there are still good people around
My recent fender bender is a story I needed to relate especially in these times when it seems we are all at each other’s throats.
HoustonPress rates KPFT 90.1 FM Houston best radio station in Houston
HoustonPress designated KPFT 90.1 FM Houston once again Best of Houston, Best Radio Station in Houston Texas for its programming and more.
Annie’s List endorses Harris Bennett, Ogg, Valdez for important down-ballot
Electing champions Ann Harris Bennett, Kim Ogg and Lupe Valdez offer protection, leadership of progressive values for millions of Texans
Lone Star College System Board to hold hearing on proposed tax rate
The Lone Star College System Board is having a hearing on Wednesday, September 14th at 5:00 PM to discuss district-wide taxes.
Battleground Texas
Adrienne Bell, District 14 Congressional Candidate Rainy Day Fund Statement (VIDEO)
Adrienne Bell, District 14 Congressional Candidate, wants the state of Texas to do their part in helping the Hurricane Harvey recovery.
Entertainment
Tom Petty, legendary rocker is dead at the age of 66
Rocker Tom Petty has been found dead in his Malibu Home apparently of a heart attack. He was found unconscious and not breathing.
Hugh Hefner, Builder of the Playboy Empire dies at 91
Hugh Hefner, who created Playboy magazine and spun it into a media and entertainment-industry giant — all the while, as its very public avatar.
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Egberto Mentioned In Media
Quoted At This Just In CNN.com Blogs – Time to bring troops home? Afghan massacre makes some wonder
I actually agree with Ron Paul quite a bit on foreign policy only (ONLY FOREIGN POLICY). We need to stay out of other countries’ business. The reality is the top one percent reap the rewards for what the average American taxpayer pays for and the average soldier bleeds and dies for. We have a big […]
Joe Paterno to retire at season’s end – This Just In – CNN.com Blogs
Legendary Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno will retire at the end of the season, he said Wednesday in a statement. Paterno’s move comes in the wake of a child sex abuse scandal involving a former assistant football coach. “I am absolutely devastated by the developments in this case. I grieve for the […]
Egberto’s Published Articles
Is Net Neutrality Really Necessary? You’re Damn Right!
by Egberto Willies and Keyan Bliss (Originally Published at Common Dreams) Three weeks after Christmas, the American judiciary gave telecommunications corporations a huge present. On January 14 a federal appeals court decided to weaken the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Internet Neutrality policy by striking down the rules it adopted in 2010 to regulate Internet service […]