WATCH: Stewart Mocks Conservative Chorus on Ukraine—'What Would Reagan Do?'

"Because Reagan's policies always worked out so great!"

http://www.alternet.org/video/watch-stewart-mocks-conservative-chorus-ukraine-what-would-reagan-do

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Yes, You Do Have the Power to Ward off Dementia

It's possible to teach your brain new tricks and avoid a terrible affliction...
http://www.alternet.org/yes-you-do-have-power-ward-dementia

Vouchers Vanquished?: Judge Puts North Carolina ‘School Choice’ Scheme On Hold

"...This is all just another example of the many, many problems with vouchers. In this case, schools could receive taxpayer money to discriminate, teach religion and take advantage of special-needs students. Clearly none of that should ever be allowed, and we’re glad to see this voucher scheme looks headed for its demise... The program’s scope is so broad, however, even home-schools that teach religious doctrine could be eligible for taxpayer grants thanks to the quirkiness of state law..."
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Taxing the rich is good for the economy, IMF says - Business

Research paper debunks theory that taxing rich people slows overall growth...

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/taxing-the-rich-is-good-for-the-economy-imf-says-1.2552141

The American Legion Says Iran Sanctions Measure Has ‘No Place’ In Veterans Bill

Republicans want to attach an Iran sanctions measure to a veterans bill and one of the country's largest veterans groups ... Read more

Watch Six Colorado Senate Candidates Deny Climate Change Exists In 18 Seconds

The current count is seven climate change deniers running for Sen. Mark Udall's seat.The post Watch Six Colorado Senate ... Read more



http://youtu.be/8T664h2QuCw

Nature Stunner: As Climate Change Speeds Up, The Number Of Extremely Hot Days Is Soaring

The number of very hot days have soared in the past 15 years, a new study finds. Based on observations, the authors conclude ... Read more

The Search For Drinking Water In California Has Led To The Ocean

As the state slogs through a major drought, officials look for new water sources — like desalination plants that make water from the Pacific drinkable... Read more

GOP's Obsession With IRS Has Cost Taxpayers At Least $14 Million

The GOP's obsession with hanging the IRS scandal on President Obama has turned into quite a pricey escapade.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/gop-s-obsession-with-irs-has-cost-taxpayers-at-least-14-million

Harry Reid Backtracks, Then Immediately Calls Koch Brothers 'Un-American'

"...What is going on with these two brothers who made billions of dollars last year in an attempt to buy our democracy is does honest, deceptive, false and unfair. Just because you have huge amounts of money you should not be able to run these false, misleading ads by the hundreds of millions of dollars. They hide behind all kinds of entities," Reid said. "It's not just their front organization, Americans For Prosperity. But they give money to all kinds of organizations, lots of money. You see, when you make billions of dollars a year you can be as immoral and dishonest as your money will allow you to be. It's too bad that they're trying to buy America and it's time that the American people spoke out against this terrible dishonesty of these two brothers, who are about as un-American as anyone that I can imagine."...

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) walked back his remark from earlier in the day that of the Obamacare "horror stories being told, all are untr... Read more

http://youtu.be/tTKPGblYF6o

Switzerland could soon have the world's highest minimum wage - at $24.80 per hour, or $4,505 a month.

The UK's minimum hourly wage is £6.31 ($10.55), while Germany recently agreed a €8.50 ($11.69) minimum from 2017. The current US rate is $7.25. 
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How Wind Met All of Denmark’s Electricity Needs for 90 Hours

Renewable electricity records are being broken every day. In early October, Germany hit a 59 percent renewable peak, Colorado utility Xcel Energy peaked at 60 percent wind at the beginning of the year and Spain got its top power supply from wind for three months leading into 2013.

But that’s chump change compared with Denmark. According to data from Energinet, the national grid operator, wind power has produced 30 percent of gross power consumption to date in 2013. This includes more than 90 hours where wind produced more than all of Denmark’s electricity needs, peaking at 122 percent on Oct. 28, at 2 a.m...
http://thecontributor.com/environment/how-wind-met-all-denmark%E2%80%99s-electricity-needs-90-hours

Former Soldiers Testify On Link Between Military Sexual Assault And Suicide

"None of us were given training regarding what to do in a real sexual assault situation," she said. "The truth was, at that ... Read more

Arizona Senator Defends ‘License to Discriminate’ Bill: Jewish Caterers Shouldn’t Have To Serve Pork

Arizona Sen. Steve Yarbrough (R) says the "license to discriminate" bill is important to protect Jewish caterers from angry ... Read more

Oil Boom Kills More Workers, But Government Takes No Action

Federal regulations and investigations haven't been enough to stem the climbing death and injury rates in the oil industry.The ... Read more

Senators Call For Study On Keystone Health Effects After Doctor Cites Cancer Near Tar Sands

 The concerns were brought to the Canadian government nearly five years ago, but their reaction was "unexpected."The post ... Read more

Ugandan Gay Activist: President Will Have No Problem Putting Me In Jail

"I think it's because of these conservative religious groups, these extreme religious groups that have failed to do their work here in the U.S. and other Western countries that are looking at Africa as the place that has ignorant people. Let us go there and do whatever we want, everyone is going to listen. And our politicians are happy with this because this is creating - it's becoming a popular issue and helping them divert their attention from the things they haven't done..."

Uganda's president signed a law imposing harsh penalties for homosexuality. Host Michel Martin gets reaction to the law from Ugandan gay activist Fran... Read more

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Wills vs. Trusts: What's Best For Retirees? - Forbes

"While it can be difficult to confront your own demise, setting up an estate plan is important to ensuring that your wishes are followed and your loved ones taken care of after your death. There are many estate-planning vehicles available to you, but two of the most common are wills and trusts...."

http://www.forbes.com/sites/fross/2014/02/18/wills-vs-trusts-whats-best-for-retirees/?ss=personalfinance

How Much of Your Tax Money Funds Religious Schools?

" The Roman Catholic Church and the Religious Right want to divert $35 BILLION in funding from secular public education to private schools, including religious schools. Help us stop them..."

http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=9241bef44976519ab9f9dff94&id=fb5fd01aea&e=077f8ff121

Religious Minorities In Islamic Pakistan Struggle But Survive Amid Increasing Persecution

"...The sentiment is echoed among Catholic leaders, who say the violence they face is misdirected anger at the West, as Christians are blamed for drone strikes and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq..."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/10/religious-minorities-pakistan_n_4734016.html