More than 14 months have passed since Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. Whether you follow his daily tweets, worry about the numerous turnovers in his administration, or look at his impulsive decisions regarding domestic and foreign affairs, they seem to point toward a marked increase in his erratic behavior.
Truth, Media, And Democracy - The vital connection
Written by Team SCPA | Friday, 06 April 2018 12:12
Our democracy is more dependent on the media than ever before to keep us informed about the fast-paced changes that are reshaping our nation and our world. Lies and propaganda flow from the internet and other media sources in ways that are often hard to detect -- even for a discerning mind. What does the future hold, and how can we cope with it all?
"Chasing The Dragon" is a shocking and informative documentary that explores opioid addiction, using powerful interviews with addicts, and their families and friends.
Young people need to see this.
You need to see this.
Click here to see the 49-minute film: "Chasing The Dragon"
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We often wonder if our country has issues that tend to divide more than unite us. Certainly, this feeling of animosity among us will be one of Trump’s legacies when he is gone. Of all these issues, none is more horrifying than the recent number of school shootings.
Florida Prisoners go on Strike
Written by Kathy Freeman | Wednesday, 17 January 2018 20:24Few realize the burden the prison-industrial complex places on society, particularly on poor people of color. Florida is in the top 10 states for incarceration rates, and is one of the 5 states that does not pay its prisoners for working. Florida prisoners are striking to call attention to this injustice. Read an article about the strike.
When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary . . .
Many years ago, a movie by Stanley Kubrick talked about a ‘doomsday machine’ that would wipe out all life on the planet. The movie was called Dr. Strangelove or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb
It appears that the great experiment provided by our founding fathers when they established the Constitution and the Bill of Rights is over.
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We need to stay focused on the only viable solution for American health care - a universal single-payer system.
Legislators are supposed to promote laws in the best interests of the people, not the gun manufacturers. Unfortunately, it's not that way.
The SCPA Board has taken action to help disaster victims. Will you help too?
Replace Trump
Written by Bob Serody | Tuesday, 29 August 2017 16:44I once selected topics for a current affairs program and served as moderator at a senior citizens residence, and then Trump was elected president. Like many other voters, I went into shock.
We need to change how we think about health care.
This article from Civic Skunk Works, Trickle Down Lies Are Falling Apart All Around Us, points out the obvious, that the conservative approach to the economy - policies that help the rich get richer – doesn’t trickle down as economic improvement for the rest of us. The article is short and informative and points out the absurdity of the status quo.
It is time for Republicans in Congress to remember the award established in JFK’s name for political leaders who exhibit a “profile in courage”.
The billionaire elites that are reshaping our government are using the latest scientific understanding of the brain to spread their propaganda.
Project on Florida Police Shootings Reveals Racial Bias
Written by Kathy Freeman | Sunday, 09 April 2017 14:22On April 4, 2017 the Tampa Bay Times released the result of a multi-year project that assembled documentation on all Florida police shootings from 2009 through 2014. They analyzed the data they collected and present the results in several ways.