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William Rivers Pitt | A Nationally Televised Presidential Fail
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t r u t h o u t | 10.04
William Rivers Pitt | A Nationally Televised Presidential Fail
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/11930-a-nationally-televised-presidential-fail
William Rivers Pitt, Truthout: Last night's presidential debate was a mess. Mr. Obama was cautious and failed to pin Mitt Romney down on his contradictions and outright fabrications.
Walmart Warehouse Workers Fight for the Future of Work
http://truth-out.org/news/item/11920-walmart-warehouse-workers-fight-for-the-future-of-work
Yana Kunichoff and Jesse Menendez, Truthout and Vocalo: Workers responsible for moving an estimated $1 trillion worth of goods a year through the global economy are paid low wages, often denied breaks and basic protective gear, and are employed primarily through temp agencies.
At Last Night's Debate: Romney Told 27 Myths in 38 Minutes
http://truth-out.org/news/item/11943-at-last-nights-debate-romney-told-27-myths-in-38-minutes
Igor Volsky, ThinkProgress: Pundits lauding Mitt Romney's debate performance are ignoring the fact that he misled viewers.
Lack of State and Federal Oversight of Offshore Fracking Could Imperil the Santa Barbara Coastline
http://truth-out.org/news/item/11914-lack-of-state-and-federal-oversight-of-offshore-fracking-could-imperil-the-santa-barbara-coastline
Dina Rasor and Zach Swim, Truthout: While a drilling company with an erratic history and cavalier leadership leverages expansion of its onshore operations with ocean drilling by the risky and increasingly notorious method of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, regulators are looking the other way.
Occupy and the Ballot Box
http://truth-out.org/news/item/11934-occupy-and-the-ballot-box
J.A. Myerson, The GC Advocate: Believing that the Occupy Wall Street message resembles the Democratic message is a basic misunderstanding. However, the movement has clearly shaped how American's view Mitt Romney's disastrous campaign.
Win for the Immokalee Farmworkers: Chipotle Signs Fair Food Program
http://truth-out.org/news/item/11954-florida-farmworkers-win-chipoltes-supporter-in-bid-for-improved-conditions
Yana Kunichoff, Truthout: After weeks of public pressure campaigns, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers has won a victory in persuading the fast-food chain Chipotle to pay a price premium for tomatoes picked by Florida farmworkers.
The Media Can Now Get the Electoral Horse Race It Wants
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/11945-the-media-can-now-get-the-electoral-horse-race-it-wants
Matt Stoller, Naked Capitalism: There's a simple reason Obama performed poorly in last night's debate: He has failed at solving many of the core problems facing America.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Florida Launches Investigation Into Strategic Allied Consulting, and More
http://truth-out.org/news/item/11951-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-florida-launches-investigation-into-strategic-allied-consulting-and-more
In today's On the News segment: Average, hardworking residents of Montana are about to be silenced in state elections, Florida Department of Law Enforcement has launched an official criminal probe into the political firm Strategic Allied Consulting, the European Union could be the site of the next Fukushima-like nuclear disaster, the world should look at the nation of Bhutan, and more.
Paul Krugman | A Presidential Campaign With No Plan B
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/11931-a-presidential-campaign-with-no-plan-b
Paul Krugman, Krugman & Co.: Even if you think that Mitt Romney's economic plan is going to yield prosperity, the benefits to the middle class will only be seen through a trickle-down effect that is akin to Bush-style policies.
Dueling California Measures Set to Tax Rich, Gut Unions
http://truth-out.org/news/item/11915-dueling-california-measures-set-to-tax-rich-gut-unions
Jane Slaughter, Labor Notes: A confusing California proposition is attempting to keep unions out of politics.
Promises of a Hope, Not Cure
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/11937-bedside-manners-promises-of-a-hope-not-cure
Gayle A. Sulik, Girl w/Pen: Hopefully it is only a matter of time until the pink-themed marketplace walls come tumbling down and bring us closer to finding the actual cure.
TRUTHOUT'S BUZZFLASH DAILY HEADLINES
Romney Debate Win: He Proved He Could Sell a Junk Car With No Engine as a New Cadillac
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17556-romney-debate-win-he-proved-he-could-sell-a-junk-car-with-no-engine-as-a-new-cadillac
Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: Peddling optimism based on a foundation of lies will lead to a disaster. Ronald Reagan showed us that, and now Romney.
George Lakoff | Why Obama Lost the First Debate
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17553-why-obama-lost-the-first-debate
Florida Opens Criminal Probe Into GOP Registration Fraud Scandal
Read the Article at The Brad Blog
http://www.bradblog.com/?p=9609
Is Climate Change the Sleeper Issue of 2012?
Read the Article at Mother Jones
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2012/10/swing-voters-climate-change-issue
Walmart Workers on Strike
Read the Article at Salon
http://www.salon.com/2012/10/04/walmart_workers_on_strike/singleton/
Romney Goes on Offense, Pays for It in First Wave of Fact Checks
Read the Article at NPR
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/10/03/162263539/romney-goes-on-offense-pays-for-it-in-first-wave-of-fact-checks?ft=1&f=1014&sc=tw
Eight Ridiculous Right-Wing Pseudo-Scandals About Obama
Read the Article at AlterNet
http://www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/matt-drudge-and-tucker-carlson-arent-only-clowns-circus-8-ridiculous-right-wing
Japan: Whaling Group Suffers Financial Loss
Read the Article at The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/03/world/asia/japan-whaling-group-suffers-financial-loss.html?_r=0
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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>William Rivers Pitt, Truthout:</strong> Last night's presidential debate was a mess. Mr. Obama was cautious and failed to pin Mitt Romney down on his contradictions and outright fabrications.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=87ede85MP2qVo%2BP%2FY3x1kDY70U8iFSFX" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </p>
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<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=2ZlatcMwuV26knE4o6ghHjY70U8iFSFX" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </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>Igor Volsky, ThinkProgress:</strong> Pundits lauding Mitt Romney's debate performance are ignoring the fact that he misled viewers.</p>
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<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=pwEGzn3Vx5Gc7QbwuGZzQzY70U8iFSFX" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.2em;font-size: 110%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=3MFsOqDTVeRby%2BVyIrqEeTY70U8iFSFX"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Occupy and the Ballot Box</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>J.A. Myerson, The GC Advocate:</strong> Believing that the Occupy Wall Street message resembles the Democratic message is a basic misunderstanding. However, the movement has clearly shaped how American's view Mitt Romney's disastrous campaign. </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>Yana Kunichoff, Truthout:</strong> After weeks of public pressure campaigns, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers has won a victory in persuading the fast-food chain Chipotle to pay a price premium for tomatoes picked by Florida farmworkers.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=2tVmJoBW%2FhKydKizrb9RYjY70U8iFSFX" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.2em;font-size: 110%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=WYsGta8vPd1%2B6TxJ6Ad3cTY70U8iFSFX"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>The Media Can Now Get the Electoral Horse Race It Wants</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>Matt Stoller, Naked Capitalism:</strong> There's a simple reason Obama performed poorly in last night's debate: He has failed at solving many of the core problems facing America.</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 href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=fqjQRSmYh4t70IIkxuilWTY70U8iFSFX"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>On the News With Thom Hartmann: Florida Launches Investigation Into Strategic Allied Consulting, and More</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>In today's On the News segment:</strong> Average, hardworking residents of Montana are about to be silenced in state elections, Florida Department of Law Enforcement has launched an official criminal probe into the political firm Strategic Allied Consulting, the European Union could be the site of the next Fukushima-like nuclear disaster, the world should look at the nation of Bhutan, and more. </p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=167TO0YBfZb5j1AJRzDkezY70U8iFSFX" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Watch the Video and Read the Transcript</strong></a> </p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.2em;font-size: 110%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=jL443SsGa09HG90C2J6wAjY70U8iFSFX"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Paul Krugman | A Presidential Campaign With No Plan B</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>Paul Krugman, Krugman & Co.:</strong> Even if you think that Mitt Romney's economic plan is going to yield prosperity, the benefits to the middle class will only be seen through a trickle-down effect that is akin to Bush-style policies.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=ESjCLmn7uzx7J1MInLAg6zY70U8iFSFX" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.2em;font-size: 110%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=4cmWlGKwAnTwsAxYrG0f7TY70U8iFSFX"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Dueling California Measures Set to Tax Rich, Gut Unions</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>Jane Slaughter, Labor Notes:</strong> A confusing California proposition is attempting to keep unions out of politics.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=d4FrZ8PFrL%2FE84LYBeQfxjY70U8iFSFX" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.2em;font-size: 110%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=HXYoclIs1o9XnCU%2BIHNfnzY70U8iFSFX"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Promises of a Hope, Not Cure</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>Gayle A. Sulik, Girl w/Pen:</strong> Hopefully it is only a matter of time until the pink-themed marketplace walls come tumbling down and bring us closer to finding the actual cure.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=0ia96VSPWKS0K1waVqHbxjY70U8iFSFX" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </p>
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