With recent increased interest in the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is back in the news and the documentary about her is having a renewed presence in conversations. Here’s more about the film. At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming an unexpected… Continue reading “RGB” Documentary Explores Life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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“Dark Money” PBS Documentary Explores Impact of Big Money on Democracy (Video)
Dark Money examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. For a limited time you can watch the documentary on the PBS website. It’s also available on YouTube for rent or purchase. The film has a 94% positive rating on Rotten… Continue reading “Dark Money” PBS Documentary Explores Impact of Big Money on Democracy (Video)
POLITICS – Meet John James of Michigan Running for U.S. Senate
Politics John James of Michigan is running for U.S. Senate. Below you’ll find his latest campaign ad that was released today. He’s new to politics, and as of June 2018, his opponent, a multi-term incumbent, has outspent him by 300% and his opponent still has $6.2 million cash on hand compared to the $868K on… Continue reading POLITICS – Meet John James of Michigan Running for U.S. Senate
LEADERSHIP: National Religious Leader Calls for Fewer Nice Guys – Asks for street fighters at every level of government.
On 28 Sep 2018, conservative Christian leader Jerry Falwell Jr. stated the following via Twitter: “Conservatives & Christians need to stop electing ‘nice guys’. They might make great Christian leaders but the US needs street fighters … at every level of government … because many Republican leaders are a bunch of wimps.” This is a… Continue reading LEADERSHIP: National Religious Leader Calls for Fewer Nice Guys – Asks for street fighters at every level of government.
Senate Judiciary Committee Vote on SCOTUS Nomination – Video (28 Sep 2018)
Below are live video streams of the Senate Judiciary Committee Vote on the SCOTUS Nomination from 28 Sep 2018. Videos are listed in alphabetical order by network provider. For the previous day’s hearing see SCOTUS Hearing Video Coverage (27 Sep 2018). CBS News Fox News PBS The Globe and Mail TIME USA Today Washington Post
SCOTUS Hearing Video Coverage (27 Sep 2018)
The video streams below are made available via YouTube of the Senate Judiciary Committee panel hearing on 27 Sep 2018 with testimony from Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford. The hearing began at 9AM ET and lasted many hours. Broadcasts are listed alphabetically in order of network name. For video coverage of the vote on the… Continue reading SCOTUS Hearing Video Coverage (27 Sep 2018)
ENERGY READINESS – General McDew Discusses Renewal Energy for National Security
In the video below, General Darren McDew (retired) addresses energy readiness in a meeting of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Questions are posed by Sen. Warren regarding military use of renewable energy. In the conclusion of the video, Gen. McDew affirms that renewable energy is a matter of national security.