They Takin’ Y’alls Food Stamps Yo! – FITSNews

FITSNews They Takin' Y'alls Food Stamps Yo!FITSNews“Tea Party/ Republicans voted to cut your Food Stamp checks!” the flyer declares. “Tea Party/ Republicans voted to cut Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security.” “Tea Party/ Repulbicans voted to Shutdown President Obama!” it adds. “DON'T LET the Tea …and more » More: continued here

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Jindal moves to strip food stamps from abusers – The Advocate

Jindal moves to strip food stamps from abusersThe AdvocateRecipients who walked away with groceries that exceeded their food stamp balances face losing their benefits for a year, two years or permanently depending on how many prior infractions they have. Exactly how many stand to be punished is unclear.Jindal administration will …

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Is This Rainbow Rudolph Shirt Too Gay For eBay?

A lesbian couple was surprised to learn that eBay had removed their clothing designs depicting cartoon Christmas characters like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The reason? The items had been labeled "gay interest" and allegedly violated the auction site's "adult" policy. Teresa Millward and Helen Brearley began dating in 2003. Four …

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Food stamps are not enough – Baltimore Sun

Food stamps are not enoughBaltimore SunI decided to participate in the Food Stamp Challenge last week to confront Congress' recent benefit reduction, as highlighted in The Sun's recent editorial ("Hunger gets a boost," Oct. 29). As a social worker in D.C., I am acutely aware that food …and more » More: …

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