Contrasting Boxer and Feinstein
The timing couldn't be more symbolic. I just received this email in response to an email I sent last week to Dianne Feinstein. I sent the same correspondence to Barbara Boxer. Today, I see Boxer...
View ArticleAP - James Baker urges phased troop withdrawal
Well, it appears the administration is softening the ground for troop withdrawals...could it be? James Baker publicly advises Bush to begin withdrawing troops
View ArticleGreenspan needs to retire: Private Accounts OK
As an economics major, I have over the years held Alan Greenspan in pretty high regard. However, it is so apparent over the last few years that he has lost whatever appearance of independence he used...
View ArticleCarter, Baker to head Electoral Reform Commission
This is important. I have commented before on keeping electoral reform in the forefront of our concerns. I have also thought that it seems a no-brainer to get Jimmy Carter involved, as he is one of the...
View ArticleDIEBOLD - Removing Humans from Absentee Voting Authentication (w/Poll)
While the hot issues of the day continue to garner much of our attention (and deservedly so,) it is very important that we continue to pay attention to and fight for fair and verifiable election...
View ArticleD vs. R Wisconsin Popular Vote - WOW!
I'm a Wisconsin native. Born and bred until I moved away to college in 1979. I'm very proud of my home state's progressive tradition, from Fightin' Bob LaFollette to Senator Bill Proxmire to Gov. Lee...
View ArticleThe Advocate repeats a lie: Prop. 8 SF/LA Voter Turnout (with poll!)
There is a stubborn meme going around regarding San Francisco voter turnout in our recent election. Having lived in this fair city for the last 22 years, I can tell you that we are not a complacent...
View ArticleThe heat is on: Bloomberg.com decimates Boehner and the republicans
The financial press is putting the pressure on big time. Right now on Bloomberg.com, there are two front page articles that totally nail Boehner and the republicans. As many have pointed out,...
View ArticleNothing. Really, NRA?
Maybe I don't understand their website...I've never been before tonight. Maybe I'm just not good at clicking on links. But the NRA, as far as I can tell, has nothing on the Sandy Hook tragedy today...
View ArticleMonday Night Cancer Club: Prostate Cancer and Active Surveillance
Good evening! There has been quite a bit of news coverage surrounding prostate cancer over the last few months. As with all cancers, there are many specific issues to PCa, and it can be very daunting...
View ArticleRecent study identifies five types of prostate cancer, indicative of...
Hello MNCC! Three and one-half years ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer after two slightly elevated PSA tests and two successive confirming biopsies. You can read my previous diary from 2013...
View ArticleMonday Night Cancer Club - a Movember Update re: Prostate Cancer Screening
Good evening, MNCC! Now that Movember, a movement to raise awareness and funds for men’s health, including prostate cancer, is drawing to a close, I thought it would be a good time to provide an...
View ArticleMonday Night Cancer Club: Sharing (and Supporting) the Experience of...
Good evening to one and all, and welcome to any newcomers to MNCC. We understand you may be here to learn, to share, or just to be here with others. You are welcome for any reason at all, and...
View ArticleMonday Night Cancer Club: Independence Day Open Thread
It’s the first Monday of the month, and welcome to all! Today of course is July 4th, Independence Day. Because of the holiday, this will be an open thread tonight. But perhaps I can suggest a loose...
View ArticleMonday Night Cancer Club: My Bridge 4 Life.com - A tool for the journey?
Hello to all, and welcome to this installment of the Monday Night Cancer Club. When I originally signed up to cover the September entry, my intention was to provide a diary about prostate cancer,...
View ArticleMonday Night Cancer Club: Some updates on Prostate Cancer, and me.
Good evening to the MNCC community!Monday Night Cancer Club is a Daily Kos group for anyone who has cancer, has a loved one with cancer, or who has questions, issues, or information to share about...
View ArticleWisconsinites - have you already been denied the right to vote?
I believe that one of the reasons we lost Wisconsin in 2016 — by a very narrow margin — is because of voter suppression. Wisconsinites — are you on the voter purge list? While the courts sort it...
View Article
