The Vermont senator is a progressive favorite, especially in light of his recent undertaking to provide all Vermont residents with access to healthcare. Would he consider running for president in 2016? Watch this television interview and find out.
Because, let’s be honest: acknowledging and working to alleviate poverty isn’t as fun as prying through e-mails.
The Article: Ashton Kutcher vs. Wal-Mart: Epic Twitter clash rages over poverty wages by Josh Eidelson in Salon.
The Text: Celebrity actor/producer Ashton Kutcher and retail giant Wal-Mart had a spirited Twitter debate Tuesday over Wal-Mart workers’ wages.
Kutcher (@aplusk) kicked off the dust-up by tweeting about the news that an Ohio Wal-Mart took up an employee-to-employee food charity collection “so Associates in Need can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner.” He wrote, “Walmart is your profit margin so important you can’t Pay Your Employees enough to be above the poverty line?”
Fourteen minutes later, the company’s @WalmartNewsroom account, echoing its replies to others on the topic, tweeted back at Kutcher, “It’s unfortunate that an act of human kindness has been taken so out of context. We’re proud of our associates in Canton.” After 10 minutes, Kutcher shot back, “you should be proud of your associates but I’m not sure if they should be proud of you.”
From the filmmakers: “The documentary sheds light on the little-known rights and laws involved in working for free, and discusses the evidence with individuals, businesses and pressure groups such as ‘Inspiring Interns’ and ‘Intern Aware’. As well as covering the opinions and rationale behind the companies that support unpaid internships, the documentary ultimately seeks to raise awareness, not only for those embarking on unpaid work, but also for the employers who take on interns for free.”
For Thanksgiving, be sure to try John Boehner’s pumpkin pie recipe. Oddly enough, ‘pumpkin pie’ is also the name of his preferred self tanning shade.
