Clarence Thomas and Elizabeth Warren agree “qualified immunity” must be fixed

Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and liberal Senators Edward Markey, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren all agree: "qualified immunity" protection from civil suits needs revision. The Senators' bill - S.492 -"eliminates the defense of qualified immunity in civil actions for deprivation of rights." Qualified immunity is a judicially created doctrine that protects government employees … Continue reading Clarence Thomas and Elizabeth Warren agree “qualified immunity” must be fixed

We can easily stop Robocalls, but too many make too much dough from the status quo

You're on top of a 24-foot ladder and the phone rings. Balancing the open can of paint, filled to the brim, you race down rungs as your landline rings. Oops! You stumble, tilting the paint onto pants and shoes, as you rush to the phone. This is Rachel from cardholder services... You scream and curse … Continue reading We can easily stop Robocalls, but too many make too much dough from the status quo

Biden wants Medicare cut to pay for bill that benefits investors and corporations

The government has once again decided to turn on the American people. The latest is a multi-trillion dollar boondoggle - pushed behind the mask of infrastructure improvement - that will just use more of our money to add profits to investors and large companies already rolling in cash. The White House doesn't even attempt to … Continue reading Biden wants Medicare cut to pay for bill that benefits investors and corporations