Month: September 2020

Centrism.biz: Scathing New Parody Site Rips Mask Off 'Zombie Neoliberalism'

There is no shortage of overtly ideological internet publications and websites in 2017—Breitbart for the alt-right, National Review for the so-called “respectable” conservatives, Jacobin for the socialist left. “We don’t need visionary leaders with big, cumbersome ideas. We need competent managers with small ideas. Ideas that we can fit in our wallet. Like money.” —Centrism.biz But…

By HearthstoneYarns September 28, 2020 0

Russian GP: Sunday’s action in pictures

Mercedes delivered another dominant performance in Russia, but this time it was Valtteri Bottas who enjoyed the spoils. Check out recap in pictures of Sunday’s Russian GP at Sochi, round 10 of the 2020 F1 World Championship. 84 You may also like Russian GP: Saturday’s action in pictures Russian GP: Friday’s action in pictures Russian…

By HearthstoneYarns September 28, 2020 0

Senate campaign fundraising reports roll in

Senate incumbents and challengers are building up their bank accounts for 2018 as the battle for the upper chamber continues to heat up. The map favors Republicans, who are running against Democratic incumbents in 10 states that President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from…

By HearthstoneYarns September 27, 2020 0

Dem releases first special election TV ad ahead of Trump visit

The Democratic nominee running in Pennsylvania’s upcoming special election launched his first TV ad on Thursday, pitching himself as someone who will work across the aisle and supports new leadership in Congress. Democrat Conor Lamb’s first ad comes hours before President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back…

By HearthstoneYarns September 27, 2020 0

GOP Rep. Hunter posts meager campaign fundraising amid controversy

Rep. Duncan HunterDuncan HunterLobbying world Duncan Hunter granted delayed start to prison sentence over coronavirus New poll shows tight race in key California House race MORE (R-Calif.) raised only $50,000 for his reelection bid in the final quarter of 2017, all while paying six-figures on legal bills over an investigation into improper use of campaign cash. The sum…

By HearthstoneYarns September 27, 2020 0

NRCC offers chance to win trip to Trump Winery

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is giving people the opportunity to win a stay at the Trump Winery in Charlottesville, Va. The NRCC says on a fundraising page on its website that people can enter for the chance to “receive an all expenses paid trip to Charlottesville and a stay at the TRUMP WINERY from May 11-13.”…

By HearthstoneYarns September 27, 2020 0

Trump job approval slips 4 points to 39 percent in NBC poll

President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s job approval rating slipped 4 points in a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. Thirty-nine percent of respondents…

By HearthstoneYarns September 27, 2020 0

Climate Science Out, Coal In: EPA Exhibit Will Reflect Trump's Agenda

An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) history exhibit that opened just before President Donald Trump took office is expected lose some of its Obama-era climate displays, which could be replaced with a presentation on coal to reflect the policies of the current administration. As the Trump administration has rolled back environmental regulations, and controversial EPA chief…

By HearthstoneYarns September 27, 2020 0