Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Who doesn't read books in America?
Who doesn't read books in America?: About a quarter of American adults (26%) say they haven’t read a book in whole or in part in the past year. Who, exactly, are these non-book readers?
72 bronze vases stolen from Waco Memorial Cemetery
72 bronze vases stolen from Waco Memorial Cemetery: A total of 72 bronze vases valued at a total of $50,400 were stolen from Waco Memorial Cemetery in Robinson in the last week, and authorities continue to investigate other potential thefts, Robinson Police Chief Rusty Smith said Tuesday.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
For most Americans, Thanksgiving isn’t the only time for thankfulness
For most Americans, Thanksgiving isn’t the only time for thankfulness: A large majority of Americans (78%) feel a strong sense of gratitude or thankfulness on a weekly basis, while only 6% of Americans say they seldom or never experience these feelings.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Financing recovery and fairness by going where the money is: Progressive revenue increases are key to meeting nation’s fiscal challenges
Financing recovery and fairness by going where the money is: Progressive revenue increases are key to meeting nation’s fiscal challenges: Progressive revenue increases would provide long-run financing for projected deficits but impose only minimal short-run fiscal drag. All other deficit-reduction measures would do clear economic damage if imposed in the short run.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Social Media Update 2016
Social Media Update 2016: Facebook usage and engagement is on the rise, while adoption of other social networking platforms holds steady.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Robert Reich: Why We Need a New Democratic Party @alternet
Robert Reich: Why We Need a New Democratic Party @alternet: The election of 2016 has repudiated the old Democratic Party.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Classical Liberalism vs. Progressive Liberalism - BCL - Liberty.me
Classical Liberalism vs. Progressive Liberalism - BCL - Liberty.me: Since its emergence in the 19th century, classical liberalism has principally advocated that every individual has the natural rights to life, liberty, and property, and that the function of government is to protect these rights. As the result of their belief in Lockean natural rights, classical liberals have been strong…
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
How the faithful voted: A preliminary 2016 analysis
How the faithful voted: A preliminary 2016 analysis: The 2016 presidential exit polling reveals little change in the political alignments of U.S. religious groups.
Civic Engagement Strongly Tied to Local News Habits
Civic Engagement Strongly Tied to Local News Habits: Americans who are highly attached to their communities and who always vote in local elections stand out for displaying stronger local news habits than those less engaged.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Monday, November 7, 2016
This may be the last presidential election dominated by Boomers and prior generations
This may be the last presidential election dominated by Boomers and prior generations: Recent presidential elections have been dominated by voters from Boomer and prior generations. That may change this November.
Just how does the general election exit poll work, anyway?
Just how does the general election exit poll work, anyway?: The firm that conducts the exit poll plans to interview about 100,000 voters nationwide, in person and on the phone, by the time polls close election night.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
The Political Environment on Social Media
The Political Environment on Social Media: Some Americans enjoy the opportunities for political debate and engagement that social media facilitates, but many more express resignation, frustration over the tone and content of social platforms.
Stop Kelcy Warren! Save Balmorhea & West Texas!
Stop Kelcy Warren! Save Balmorhea & West Texas!: Enough is enough. Fracking destroys our land, water, and air and doesn’t belong near our few remaining untouched natural treasures.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
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