On this day in 1873, San Francisco businessman Levi Strauss and Reno, Nevada, tailor Jacob Davis are awarded a patent to create work pants reinforced with metal rivets, marking the birth of one of the world’s most famous garments: blue jeans. Since that time, Levi’s have been worn by people of all walks of life, […]
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Far Too Many Americans Do Not Know These Truths About The US Constitution
Happy Veterans Day?
Each year on November 11th another Veterans Day rolls around. The president lays a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Solder at Arlington National Cemetery. Parades are held and thanks given to living Vets. Happy Veterans Day? But what about the Veterans who made it home and killed themselves? The truth is so painful […]
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Jon Stewart: 'The Constitution is not a Homicide Pact' (VIDEO)
Last night on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart recapped another mass shooting by taking aim at GOP intransigence on gun control. Starting off by covering the long line of behavioral issues experienced by Aaron Alexis before the Navy Yard shooting, Jon then turned to the strange fealty the Republican Party has to the 2nd Amendment. […]
David Brin and The Transparent Society on National Progressive Talk Radio (AUDIO)
Last night on National Progressive Talk Radio, I began my co-hosting duties with regular host, Sean Prophet and our brilliant guest, Dr. David Brin. Dr. Brin is a celebrated science fiction author, having received the Hugo, Locus, Campbell, and Nebula awards. Perhaps his most well-known book is “The Postman,” which was later turned into a […]