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Two Years After Hunger Strike, California May Release 2,000
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t r u t h o u t | 09.02
Two Years After Hunger Strike, California Settlement May Release 2,000 Pris=
oners From Solitary
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/32612-two-years-after-hunger-strike-cali=
fornia-settlement-may-release-2000-prisoners-from-solitary=20
Victoria Law, Truthout: Under a historic settlement reached this week, Cali=
fornia prisoners who have spent 10 or more years in solitary confinement (m=
any of whom have participated in mass hunger strikes protesting prison cond=
itions) will be able to interact with others in person for the first time i=
n years.
Infants and Mothers in Gaza Pay the Price for Eight Years of Israeli Siege
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/32588-infants-and-mothers-in-gaza-pay-th=
e-price-for-eight-years-of-israeli-siege=20
Nora Barrows-Friedman, Truthout: Extreme poverty, stress, and impeded acces=
s to proper nutrition, prenatal care and clean water have contributed to a =
rising mortality rate among infants and mothers in Gaza. The health sector =
across the Gaza Strip has been in a constant state of crisis for nearly a d=
ecade.
The Criminalization of the Hunger Strike
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/32618-the-criminalization-of-the-hunger-=
strike=20
Rob Bryan, Truthout: From Guant=C3=A1namo to Israel to Chicago, officials o=
ften portray hunger strikes as crimes rather than as protests of last resor=
t. However, Guant=C3=A1namo detainees, Palestinian political prisoners and =
Chicagoans challenging the closure of a local school see this form of nonvi=
olent resistance as the most strategic way to challenge the status quo.
An Afghan Girl Buries Her Toy Gun and Says No to "a World of War"
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/32613-an-afghan-girl-buries-her-toy-g=
un-and-says=20
Dr. Hakim, Voices for Creative Nonviolence: Last week, 10-year-old Sakina j=
oined other Afghan children and peace volunteers to hold a mock funeral for=
weapons as they celebrated the establishment of a green space in Kabul. Sa=
kina broke a toy gun before burying it. "I don't like to be in a world of w=
ar," she said.
How Charles Koch Prevents Clean Energy Businesses From Succeeding
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/32615-how-charles-koch-prevents-clean-en=
ergy-businesses-from-succeeding=20
Matthew Kasper, Republic Report: The Koch political network's agenda includ=
es weakening renewable energy standards, preventing customers from installi=
ng solar panels (by charging fees on people that go solar) and protecting t=
he government-monopolized electric utilities.
Was the Katrina Oil Spill Disaster a Harbinger for the Atlantic Coast?
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/32617-was-the-katrina-oil-spill-disaster=
-a-harbinger-for-the-atlantic-coast=20
Sue Sturgis, Facing South: When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast 10 =
years ago, it passed over some of the nation's densest oil and gas producti=
on infrastructure. The resulting spills offer crucial lessons for residents=
of the Atlantic Coast as federal regulators weigh a plan to open an area f=
rom Virginia to Georgia to offshore drilling.
Volunteers Put Solidarity Into Action Supporting Refugees in Greece
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/32587-everyday-people-put-solidarity-int=
o-action-helping-refugees-in-greece=20
Veroniki Krikoni, Global Voices: Nearly 1,000 refugees reach Greek shores e=
very day. Local residents and activists from near and far gather food, medi=
cine, clothes, toys and other equipment for the refugees. Many of them are =
using Facebook and Twitter to spread the word.
The Pentagon Persecutes Chelsea Manning
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/32619-the-pentagon-persecutes-a-politica=
l-prisoner=20
Elizabeth Schulte, Socialist Worker: The US military would prefer that the =
inhumane treatment of Chelsea Manning go unreported - just like the war cri=
mes revealed by the documents she leaked five years ago. Unfortunately for =
the military, Manning's supporters are watching.
NLRB Decision Could Mean Excellent News for Fast-Food and Other Low-Wage Wo=
rkers
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/32586-nlrb-decision-could-mean-excellent=
-news-for-fast-food-and-other-low-wage-workers=20
David Moberg, In These Times: In a decision that could greatly improve pros=
pects for workers to form unions in a fast-growing and largely low-wage swa=
th of the US workforce, the National Labor Relations Board redefined the st=
andards for determining when more than one firm will be considered "joint e=
mployers" of a group of workers.
Rep. Mike Quigley: Iran Deal Is the Best Possible Option
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/32610-rep-mike-quigley-iran-deal-is-b=
est-possible=20
Robert Naiman, Truthout: Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois, a member of the Hou=
se Intelligence Committee, just exploded two key claims of Republican oppon=
ents of the Iran nuclear deal. Quigley said we have the best deal possible,=
and if Congress were to blow up this deal, some negotiating countries woul=
d not come back to the table.
Thomas Edison Was Right About Solar Power
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/32611-thomas-edison-was-right-about-s=
olar-power=20
The Daily Take Team, The Thom Hartmann Program: In 1931, famed inventor Tho=
mas Edison was one of the first promoters of renewable energy - especially =
solar. It's time to tap the earth's inexhaustible sources of energy in the =
nuclear fusion reactor 93 million miles away that we call our sun.
Wild Science: Bees and Climate Change
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/32621-wild-science-bees-and-climate-chan=
ge=20
Dakin Henderson, High Country News: Scientists in Colorado are investigatin=
g ominous climate risks for pollinators. Bee populations may be in decline.=
As pollinators this can have severe consequences for our food. This video =
looks at the scientific processes that inform decisions about how to manage=
public lands and wildlife - decisions that shape the West today.
Ask the US Institute of Peace to Work for Peace
http://diy.rootsaction.org/petitions/ask-the-u-s-institute-of-peace-to-work=
-for-peace
The US Institute of Peace has a great name, our tax dollars and a terrible =
record. Let's move it in a better direction.=20
Take Roots Action!
http://diy.rootsaction.org/petitions/ask-the-u-s-institute-of-peace-to-work=
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ntucky-county-clerk-s-salary-us-taxpayers-do
Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: There's no middle ground here. Either K=
im Davis grants the legal rights of all the people in her county or she sho=
uld quit.=20
Pennsylvania Police Support New Measure That Would Grant Anonymity to Offic=
ers Who Shoot Civilians
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Obama Gets Iran Deal Win as Senate Dems Amass Enough Votes
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not-just-amazon-its-the-modern-workplace/
President Obama Is a Climate Hypocrite
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<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>Matthew Kasper, Republic Report:</strong> The Koch political network's agenda includes weakening renewable energy standards, preventing customers from installing solar panels (by charging fees on people that go solar) and protecting the government-monopolized electric utilities.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>Sue Sturgis, Facing South:</strong> When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast 10 years ago, it passed over some of the nation's densest oil and gas production infrastructure. The resulting spills offer crucial lessons for residents of the Atlantic Coast as federal regulators weigh a plan to open an area from Virginia to Georgia to offshore drilling.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>Veroniki Krikoni, Global Voices:</strong> Nearly 1,000 refugees reach Greek shores every day. Local residents and activists from near and far gather food, medicine, clothes, toys and other equipment for the refugees. Many of them are using Facebook and Twitter to spread the word.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0 0 0.2em;font-size: 110%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000" href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=tNxhbxK3GpFMbRMbdWn5W3C8XTuCfDL6"><strong>The Pentagon Persecutes Chelsea Manning</strong></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>Elizabeth Schulte, Socialist Worker:</strong> The US military would prefer that the inhumane treatment of Chelsea Manning go unreported - just like the war crimes revealed by the documents she leaked five years ago. Unfortunately for the military, Manning's supporters are watching.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0 0 0.2em;font-size: 110%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000" href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=6QJHztqrkg5lEom8dhFv2XC8XTuCfDL6"><strong>NLRB Decision Could Mean Excellent News for Fast-Food and Other Low-Wage Workers</strong></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>David Moberg, In These Times:</strong> In a decision that could greatly improve prospects for workers to form unions in a fast-growing and largely low-wage swath of the US workforce, the National Labor Relations Board redefined the standards for determining when more than one firm will be considered "joint employers" of a group of workers.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0 0 0.2em;font-size: 110%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000" href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=C4B%2Bu%2B8QxZlwjl3gYSmzm3C8XTuCfDL6"><strong>Rep. Mike Quigley: Iran Deal Is the Best Possible Option</strong></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>Robert Naiman, Truthout:</strong> Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, just exploded two key claims of Republican opponents of the Iran nuclear deal. Quigley said we have the best deal possible, and if Congress were to blow up this deal, some negotiating countries would not come back to the table.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0 0 0.2em;font-size: 110%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000" href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=iGGlCIT3EG1zbwqaysuzS3C8XTuCfDL6"><strong>Thomas Edison Was Right About Solar Power</strong></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>The Daily Take Team, The Thom Hartmann Program:</strong> In 1931, famed inventor Thomas Edison was one of the first promoters of renewable energy - especially solar. It's time to tap the earth's inexhaustible sources of energy in the nuclear fusion reactor 93 million miles away that we call our sun.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>Dakin Henderson, High Country News:</strong> Scientists in Colorado are investigating ominous climate risks for pollinators. Bee populations may be in decline. As pollinators this can have severe consequences for our food. This video looks at the scientific processes that inform decisions about how to manage public lands and wildlife - decisions that shape the West today.</p>
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