This Day in Alaska History-August 31, 1953
Dunleavy Mourns the Passing of Former Senator Dennis Egan
(Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former Juneau Mayor and Alaska State Senator Dennis Egan, who passed away Tuesday morning. “Dennis was a dedicated public servant who represented his constituency with dignity and grit. He garnered respect across party lines […]
‘Corporate Greed Is Destroying This Economy’: Sanders Pushes for Windfall Profits Tax
“Gas is over $5 a gallon. Why? Well, oil companies made $93 billion in profits in the first quarter and are spending $88 billion on stock buybacks.” Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday slammed oil companies for raking in huge profits on the backs of U.S. consumers and reiterated his case for a windfall tax, a demand […]
West Virginians Lead Blockade of Coal Plant That Made Manchin Rich
“This is what the fight for a habitable planet looks like in real time.” Organizers of the “Coal Baron Blockade” protest which targeted right-wing Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin’s coal empire Saturday afternoon reported that state police almost immediately began arresting campaigners who assembled in Grant Town, West Virginia. “Sen. Joe Manchin’s policies hurt poor people and […]