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The Myth of the Wealthy Job Creator
I’m tired of hearing that tired line that giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy somehow helps the economy and that the very rich are the “job creators.” It’s not just wrong — it’s economic folklore dressed up as policy. They often bring up Jeff Bezos. But Bezos didn’t create new jobs — he shifted them. Amazon disrupted retail, yes — but by gutting local businesses that paid taxes and supported communities.
The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee is Now Accepting Nominations for 2023 Inductees into the Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame
On May 15th, 2023 May 16, 2023 (St. John’s, NL) – The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee is now accepting nominations for 2023 inductees into the Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame.
Liberty Utilities Doesn’t Own the Sun
By Peter Tucker In 2019, when I approached Liberty Utilities to install solar, they denied permission — initially requiring I pay in advance for 12 months of electricity that the new array would produce. I screamed extortion into my pillow on more than one occasion. With new 30% solar tax incentives likely inspiring more customers to install panels, Liberty’s unscrupulous obstructionism toward solar customers is unacceptable.
The Post Won’t Tell Voters David Blair Is a Former Republican — Pete Tucker
The Post Won’t Tell Voters David Blair Is a Former Republican In the Washington Post’s coverage of a local Maryland race, an interesting word has gone missing, and not by accident. The word is “Republican.” And it refers to the former party of David Blair. Blair is the multimillionaire candidate the Post is trying to install as executive of Montgomery County, an influential jurisdiction just north of DC.
A few thoughts on tomorrow’s DC primary… and WaPo’s endorsements — Pete Tucker
A few thoughts on tomorrow’s DC primary… and WaPo’s endorsements Robert White’s campaign recently released a shocking poll that has him within striking distance of Mayor Muriel Bowser – 37% to 41%, with a 4% margin of error. It seems Bowser takes the poll seriously, as her campaign is going negative against White at the eleventh hour. And the Washington Post is also stepping up its game, recently issuing a second endorsing editorial of the mayor. The race’s tightness is surprising.
The Curious Case of Jack Evans — Pete Tucker
Published at Counterpunch When Jack Evans was finally forced to resign in disgrace nearly two years ago both my close friend and my wife doubted he’d go to jail. I assured them they were wrong. My reasoning was solid. Sure, Evans had friends in high places due to having been DC’s longest-serving councilman and ruling over the city’s powerful finance committee for an incredible two decades.
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23 years across 4 sites and 3 continents: my Elsevier journey
Communities Stories keeping journal authors in touch with industry developments, support and training. Industry developments, policies and initiatives of interest to our journal editors and editorial board members Information for reviewers about relevant Elsevier and industry developments, support and training. Showcasing research from Elsevier journals that impact people's lives.
Did a Wealthy Family, Which May Have Ties to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Buy a Seat on the DC Council? — Pete Tucker
Published at Counterpunch At breakneck speed Brooke Pinto has gone from virtually unknown to one of only 13 DC councilmembers, who, along with the mayor, oversee the city’s $8.5 billion budget. As the dust settles on Pinto’s stunning win, questions about the 28-year-old are growing. Now there’s a new one to add to the mix: What’s Pinto’s connection to Mar-a-Lago?
Willing Parties: Jack Evans didn’t act alone, so why haven’t his law firms faced scrutiny? — Pete Tucker
By Pete Tucker | Photo and additional reporting by Jeffrey Anderson Published at DistrictDig.com The longest-ever D.C. Council career came to an end, or at least a pause, on January 17. Had Jack Evans not resigned at that time, all twelve of his colleagues were prepared to take the unprecedented step of expelling him from the Council.
Willing Parties | District Dig
Jack Evans didn’t act alone, so why haven’t his law firms faced scrutiny? By Pete Tucker | Photo and additional reporting by Jeffrey Anderson The longest-ever D.C. Council career came to an end, or at least a pause, on January 17. Had Jack Evans not resigned at that time, all twelve of his colleagues were prepared to take the unprecedented step of expelling him from the Council.
Did the Kochs Bring Us President Trump? — Pete Tucker
Published at HuffPost. Pundits have plenty of reasons for Republicans’ 2016 electoral success, but none may be as explanatory as a book published in January, before a single ballot was cast. In Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right, Jane Mayer zeroes in on brothers Charles and David Koch and the secret network they’ve created to push their anti-government zealotry.
A Reckoning is Coming for Jack Evans, But What About the Washington Post?
DC’s longest-serving councilman is in trouble. With the US Attorney’s Office and a federal grand jury investigating his suspect dealings, Jack Evans' days as a top DC powerbroker are over. That conclusion seems inescapable now that Evans’ strongest ally, the Washington Post, is no longer shielding him. For years the Post willfully ignored Evans’ repeated crossing of bright ethical lines.
Jeremy Mohler: Gov. Hogan’s $9 Billion Highway Expansion Plan is Risky
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is attempting to implement a $9 billion plan to build 100 miles of toll lanes on Maryland’s traffic-choked highways surrounding D.C. Rather than use public financing, Hogan is turning to the private markets to finance, build and operate the project.
Rev. Hagler: “Our Votes Cannot Just Be Simply Overturned”
In June, D.C. voters approved a measure raising tipped workers’ base wages. Four months later the D.C. Council overturned D.C. voters and repealed that initiative – Initiative 77. In response, advocates sought to once again put the issue before voters. To force a referendum they had just one week to submit 25,000 signatures. On December 12 they submitted over 35,000.
Diane Ravitch on School Choice: From Segregation Academies to Charters
Cindy Hyde-Smith won her race for Senate last week in Mississippi despite having joked about a “public hanging.” Mississippi was once known as the country’s lynching capital. Hyde-Smith’s schooling offers context for her comment, which is consistent with her past support for the Confederacy. According to the Jackson Free Press Hyde-Smith was educated at a segregation academy and years later, as a parent, sent her daughter to another segregation academy. Meanwhile Gov.
Civil Rights Activist Carl Snowden on Anne Arundel’s Troubled History and Rising Hate
Fast forward to the Trump era and hate incidents are rising both nationally and in Maryland. Like the president, the politics of two Anne Arundel County councilmembers, John Grasso and Michael Peroutka, also lean toward white nationalism. I’ve previously reported on how extreme Grasso and Peroutka are, yet they still retained significant Republican support right through their recent losses.
‘An Attempt at Voter Suppression’ in Maryland
In Tuesday’s election, Maryland Democrats held on to their overwhelming congressional advantage while picking up seats in both the state House and state Senate. Democrats also added to their county executive chairs, with wins in both Anne Arundel and Howard County, where Calvin Ball was elected the county’s first African American county executive. But in the governor’s race, incumbent Republican Larry Hogan bested Democratic challenger Ben Jealous, the former head of the NAACP, by 13 points.
Ahead of Election, WaPo Keeps Hogan Out of UMD Scandal
The scandal engulfing the University of Maryland couldn’t come at a worse time for Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, just ahead of Tuesday’s election. Fortunately for Hogan, the Washington Post – which wants him reelected and is highly influential in the vote rich Maryland counties outside D.C. – is downplaying the governor’s role in this sordid affair. The precipitating event was the death of Jordan McNair.
Meet Larry Hogan, Maryland's Trump — Pete Tucker
Published at Counterpunch Two years before Donald Trump rode the Tea Party wave into the White House, Larry Hogan captured the Maryland governor’s mansion with the help of this same energy. As the Tea Party was gaining strength – born of a distrust of government and media, and white backlash against the first black president – so was Change Maryland, the group Hogan created three years before his improbable 2014 run for governor.
Polls Fail Black Progressive Candidates
Ayanna Pressley, a progressive African American congressional candidate from Boston, was predicted to lose by 13 points in the Democratic primary, but she won by 18 points. In the primary for a New York congressional seat, the final poll showed Latina socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez trailing the Democratic incumbent by 36 points; she won by 15 points.
The Washington Post Really Wants to Stop Ben Jealous
On Labor Day Nike launched its campaign starring Colin Kaepernick, the former quarterback and social justice activist. In response the Republican mayor of La Plata, Maryland put out a call to “#BoycottNike.” Backlash ensued, but not for Hogan. The Post didn’t ask the governor, the leader of the Maryland Republicans, if he supported the mayor’s call, which she quickly withdrew.
The Washington Post’s Campaign to Keep a Republican in the Maryland Governor’s Office
In 1966 Ann Todd and Fred Jealous couldn’t get married in their home state of Maryland because they were an interracial couple. Five decades later their son Ben Jealous is the Democratic nominee for Maryland governor. If Jealous wins in November he will become Maryland’s first African-American governor, and the nation’s third-ever elected black governor.
Vince Gray is Eyeing Another Run for Mayor. Here’s What WaPo Did to Him Last Time. — Pete Tucker
Published at Counterpunch Vince Gray is eyeing a run for his old job as D.C. mayor. Having passed on the Democratic primary, Gray’s only option at this point is to run as an independent. Despite what would be an uphill fight in the overwhelmingly Democratic city, don’t count him out. But don’t count him in just yet either.
‘I don’t expect anything different from the Washington Post’
Published at Counterpunch. In early May The Washington Post reported that D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans had quietly set up an LLC that received $50,000 from a contractor with business before the city. That was almost seven weeks ago and, despite the seriousness of Evans’ action, the Post has yet to run a single follow up story.
How The Washington Post Covers for a Top D.C. Official
Published at Counterpunch The Washington Post is known for aggressively reporting on local corruption in D.C., but the newspaper makes an exception for Jack Evans, the city’s longest-serving councilmember. For nearly two decades Evans has chaired the influential finance and revenue committee, giving him sway over how D.C.’s $14.5 billion budget is allocated. From this powerful perch Evans has pushed projects that benefit his private interests, while the Post has largely looked the other way.
Is the Washington Post Soft on Amazon?
Published at Counterpunch. When Facebook’s data practices began dominating the news last month, The Washington Post, like many other news organizations, was eager to share the story. Post reporters churned out at least 39 stories about Facebook in the week following the Congressional hearings with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The extensive coverage was justified, as the issues at play are not trivial.
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