Wednesday, December 7, 2011
L.A. calls for end to 'corporate personhood'
Posted by Linda H on 8:23:00 AM
The vote in support of state and federal legislation that would end so-called "corporate personhood” is largely symbolic. But anti-corporate activist Mary Beth Fielder, who spoke in favor of the resolution, called it “a symbol that’s going to be heard around the world.”
Anti-D.C. insider trading bill gets fast track
Posted by Linda H on 6:45:00 AM
It's called the "Stock Act" and it would explicitly ban members of Congress and staffers from profiting on non-public information gained through their work on Capitol Hill.
"We must make it unambiguous that this behavior is illegal," said Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.).
We're hiring! :: GoCharge
Posted by Linda H on 6:36:00 AM
Manhattanite Paul King couldn't understand why, in the business capital of the world, he could never find a place to charge his cell phone. So he set out to solve the problem.China already had charging public kiosks. So King became the exclusive U.S. distributor for two such manufacturers. But soon the Chinese technology became outdated, with slow recharge times and an inability to keep up with new model phones.
Iowa City & Obama 2012 are Greater Together :: Youth for Obama
Posted by Linda H on 6:17:00 AM
By on While five Republican candidates for President traveled across Iowa attacking President Obama with their media circus in tow, over 30 students from the University of Iowa and local high schools packed the Iowa City office for our first Greater Together phone bank to show that our generation is engaged and cares about the direction of our country.
Why? Because President Obama’s vision for our future is one that we believe in, and will work hard for every day.
Apple Needs to Make it in America
