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President Trump visited our city and he was met with protesters demanding an end to the government shutdown.
Long before Donald Trump was elected as our 45th president, protests were becoming more of a regular occurrence. After Barack Obama's election, we regularly saw Tea Party members holding signs on street corners in cities across the country. Why are we taking to the streets? Why the need to chant loudly with a crowd and hold signs for all to see? Could it be because we know it's the only way we'll be heard by our government "representatives"?
We the people are becoming more and more aware that only giant monied interests are represented in our current political system. The current shutdown is another example. A definitive majority of Americans are against this shutdown - AND - the wall, yet we're being ignored. The claim by this administration? It's a national security issue and we need a "steel" wall. HMMM? Steel? Oh yeah, the steel industry was giant supporters of the GOP and Mr. Trump's campaigns. Terrorists come in through airports, not the Mexican border. If it was about National Security, we wouldn't leave those responsible for protecting our airport traffic unpaid, bitter, anxious, and angry.
Broken elections, undisclosed secret money, legalized bribery and corruption have proved destructive to our democratic process. The American Anti-Corruption Act can help solve this crisis.
Corruption and Louisiana Politics are almost synonyms. Louisiana's very long history of corruption is just accepted as status quo and often joked about instead of bringing the ire those from other states would expect. However, now with Louisiana at or the near the bottom of almost every measure of success, we have to change this.
Dredging pipelines without remediation is decimating long held Louisiana livelihoods and cultures. Natures natural filter system has been damaged and crawfish populations are a 1/4 to 1/3 of what they were just a few short years ago.
Wall Street has found a major income source in student loan debt and those making money on the backs of this burden are lobbying to keep it so.
The NFL has pounded a patriotism drum with their recent anti #TakeaKnee decision, however, we feel it's only makeitfair that the American people know the NFL is getting cash for these efforts.
In the dim light of the cloud hanging over the US today after yet another school shooting, we've decided to publish this discussion between our youth correspondent Leo Hochberg and student artist Kopano Muhammad. Kopano shares their insight, views, and experience around gun violence and people of color.
A few folks couldn't see the potential positives of allowing New Orleans to tackle their unique gun problems. Host Harmon Dash responds.
"New Orleans has struggled with an epidemic of gun violence. New Orleans officials want to move forward with sorely needed solutions to gun violence but Louisiana state law bars its municipalities from enacting smart legislation for the people by the people. The hands of the New Orleans City Council and its mayor are tied."
- SUSAN GUIDRY & JASON WILLIAMS
New Orleans City Council Members
"While all other developed countries in the world have dropping maternal mortality rates, GOP run U.S. States, overall, have increased mortality rates and the worst healthcare outcomes in America".
It isn't just Facebook. Distraction is the rule in Public Relations and a must-have skill for Masters of Spin. Is Facebook being thrown to the wolves to protect ad dollars?
Digital media companies are shaking in their boots. Set to make over $83 Billion in digital ad revenue this year, keeping your criticisms aimed at Facebook, keeps your eyes off them. EVERY media company is doing this. What sites did you visit today? Guess what, they "mined your data".
Entergy asks New Orleans for $210 Million for an unneeded, outdated, dangerous and destructive power plant and then suddenly the city is bombarded with unexplained outages? HMMM?
Our Louisiana roads are amongst the worst in the nation. Repairs are already underfunded via a gas tax and we have no new plans for additional funding sources. So, what happens when electric vehicles are the norm? Does Louisiana become the Blockbuster video of states? With our current political system, it's almost impossible to get elected without Oil & Gas money and almost as soon as they are elected, our elected officials have to start raising money for their reelection. This version of graft stands in the way of any real solutions.
Does it ever feel as though your Representatives aren't listening to you? There's a reason. Unless you're one of their BIG money donors, they aren't. Our voices are drowned out by BIG money contributors and unless we change these laws, many of our homes will be too. One Person - One Vote. MakeItFair.US
Join us Louisiana! At makeitfair.us, our fight against political corruption begins at home. Here we've outlined 4 blatant examples. Blatant. Wondering what's wrong with our current political landscape? Main answer = Money!
Many factors played a role in this historic win in Alabama last night, however it wouldn't have happened without a lot of money. Jones raised more than twice as much as Moore. 91% of all elections are won by the candidate who raised the most money. Although it appears to have worked out in this situation, we need to make elections equitable for ALL American citizens all the time.
The ICIJ's Paradise Papers reveals more Trump Cabinet/Russian ties and the different rules the uber-wealthy follow. Make It Fair's host Harmon Dash shares insights into how these findings add to the case of wealth's corruptive force on Democracy. Tell us what you think?
With the breaking news this morning of the charges against and the arrests of Manafort and Gates and more importantly the bombshell unfolding around Papadopoulos, many American's are sharing their dread of nuclear war being President Trump's next diversion tactic. What are our options to stop him?
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Make It Fair Founder Dr. Stuart Phillips and Host Harmon Dash discuss how access to early detection has saved lives and dramatically lowered costs. If money is the issue, why are so many opposed to continuing with accessible health care? Tell us your thoughts.
Dr. Strumer discusses the impediments and obstructions he's faced during this election process seemingly because he doesn't have the routine New Orleans developer and construction connections and the campaign contributions which comes with those connections. Make It Fair doesn't endorse candidates, but it's clear we'll only have more of the same if we only listen to those taking the money. Let's stop money from being a megaphone.
Repeal or No Repeal? Part 1 of Make It Fair's Harmon Dash's series, Who Knew Healthcare Was So Complicated? Harmon discusses the GOP's latest attempts to gut Obamacare. What was the rush and what may be the repeal motivators?
Did our skewed voting process and the unfair distribution of money in politics play a role in the recent Charlottesville tragedy? How can we return a real political voice to the majority of Americans? Harmon Dash and Dr. Stuart Phillips discuss what this means and offer solutions.
Make it Fair discusses New Orleans recent flooding event. The precarious combination of increased powerful rain events combined with an outdated, failing drainage system leave Nola vulnerable 12 years after Katrina. Why hasn't the money already been raised? Who needs to pay for it? Is our current political system and its election process part of the problem? Make it Fair would love to hear your feedback.
Scaramucci. John Kelly. Jeff Sessions and "reverse racism". Leaked world leader conversations. Mueller's Grand Jury. Trump's - DIS - approval rating. WHEW! Delve into these topics with our founder, Stuart Phillips and host Harmon Dash .
Make it Fair's Founder, retired physician Stuart Phillips and Host, Harmon Dash take a hard look at the recent events revolving around healthcare which highlighted the destructive force money plays in politics. Did our Members of Congress vote in their States' best interest or did they vote with a clear focus on the special interest money needed to get them re-elected? Is special interest money playing a role in our Mayoral race, New Orleans? Will it ever be fair as long as money is in politics?
Harmon and Stuart discuss the strategy Republicans are using for their health care bill and why they are acting against the public will. Please share and enjoy!
“The recent Affordable Clean Energy rule gives states leeway to set their own greenhouse gas emissions targets, while also restricting what states can do to mandate improved efficiency from coal plants. The EPA's own analysis revealed, the new rule could deliver up to 1400 additional premature American deaths per year by 2030.”