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After Sandy, Staten Island Helps Its Own, but More Relief Still
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t r u t h o u t | 11.03
After Sandy, Staten Island Helps Its Own, but More Relief Still Needed
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12515-after-sandy-staten-island-helps-its-own-but-more-relief-still-needed
John Knefel and Molly Knefel, Truthout: The death toll continues to rise, and although community groups, churches and neighbors are doing heroic work to provide relief to residents who have lost almost everything, considerably more aid is needed.
Ohio's Ballot Woes Could Delay Election Results for Weeks
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12505-ohios-ballot-woes-could-delay-election-results-for-weeks
Aviva Shen, ThinkProgress: A data-sharing glitch and mistakes by election officials have caused thousands of absentee ballot requests to be rejected. This absentee ballot fiasco is just the latest in Ohio's dysfunctional election saga.
Gimme Shelter: Government Policies Fail Homeless Mothers and Kids
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12458-gimme-shelter-government-policies-fail-homeless-mothers-and-kids
Eleanor J. Bader, Truthout: Along with the immediate causes - disability, addiction, inadequate income, exorbitant housing costs, foreclosure, domestic abuse - government policies at all levels contribute to homelessness among mothers and children.
Campaigns Brace to Sue for Votes in Crucial States
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12506-campaigns-brace-to-sue-for-votes-in-crucial-states
Ethan Bronner, The New York Times News Service: Thousands of lawyers from both presidential campaigns will enter polling places next Tuesday to observe how poll workers behave, where voters are directed, if intimidation appears to be occurring, whether lines are long.
Mr. Torres Goes to Tallahassee: "A Working Class Hero is Something to Be ..."
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12428-mr-torres-goes-to-tallahassee-a-working-class-hero-is-something-to-be
Mark I. Pinsky, Truthout: Orlando bus driver Victor Torres Jr. will be a thorn in the side of 14 year Republican control of both houses of the Florida legislature (and the governor's mansion), rolling up increasingly large and increasingly more conservative majorities, thanks to gerrymandered state house and senate districts following the 2000 census.
Lee Camp Offers a "Moment of Clarity" for Truthout Readers
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12509-lee-camp-offers-a-moment-of-clarity-for-truthout-readers
Lee Camp, Truthout: Lee Camp challenges progressives with his distinctive brand of political humor. What makes Camp distinctive, however, is that he is an unapologetic advocate for the common good.
Hurricane Sandy's Silver Lining: A Reaffirmation of Progressive Principles
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12508-hurricane-sandys-silver-lining-a-reaffirmation-of-progressive-principles
Daniel Marans, Take Action News: Hurricane Sandy has brought together a trifecta of progressive policy vindications: the dangers of climate silence, the importance of a strong and responsive federal government and the necessity of collective bargaining rights for workers.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Romney Campaign Is Caught Lying to Potential Poll Watchers, and More
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12507-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-the-romney-campaign-is-caught-lying-to-potential-poll-watchers-and-more
In today's On the News segment: The Romney campaign is caught lying to potential poll watchers in an effort to confuse voters on Election Day; global wealth inequality has now peaked to a 20-year high; California will vote on the death penalty on Election Day; and more.
The Corporate Masters of the Universe
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12512-the-corporate-masters-of-the-universe
Thom Hartmann and Sam Sacks, The Daily Take: In 2010, as austerity hit Greece hard, we elected a caucus of Republicans hell-bent on doing the bidding of American corporate masters and bringing austerity to the United States.
The First US Tar Sands Mine Approved in Utah
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12511-the-first-us-tar-sands-mine-approved-in-utah
Steve Horn, DeSmog Blog: On October 24, the Utah Water Quality Board approved the first ever tar sands mine on US soil, handing a permit to US Oil Sands. The environmental group Living Rivers says it will likely appeal the decision to the state's court system.
The Life, Death and Rebirth of ACORN
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12510-the-life-death-and-rebirth-of-acorn
Andrew Stelzer, The National Radio Project: On this edition, we examine the assassination of ACORN and look at how the group's absence is affecting elections, poverty and the continuing housing crisis.
TRUTHOUT'S BUZZFLASH DAILY HEADLINES
The BuzzFlash commentary for Truthout will return Monday, November 5.
Possible Pollution of Drinking Water Due to Fracking Covered up in PA, Mark Ruffalo Charges
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17619-possible-pollution-of-drinking-water-due-to-fracking-covered-up-in-pa-mark-ruffalo-charges
Federal Relief Costs Likely to Be Big, and Contested
Read the Article at The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/03/us/politics/first-federal-dollars-allotted-in-hurricane-sandys-aftermath.html?hp&_r=1&
Outside Political Groups Spend Over $500 Million in October Alone
Read the Article at Politico
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1112/83218.html
Media "Blackout" Imposed as George W. Bush Speaks at Cayman Islands Investment Conference
Read the Article at NBC News
http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/02/14875519-blackout-imposed-as-george-w-bush-speaks-at-cayman-islands-investment-conference
Will Your Vote Even Get Counted?
Read the Article at The Free Press
http://freepress.org/departments/display/19/2012/4774
Hoping for Change: Obama and the Limits of Elections
Read the Article at Red Pepper
http://www.redpepper.org.uk/hoping-for-change-obama/
Top 18 Reasons You Might Want to Vote for Mitt Romney (Satire)
Read the Article at Addicting Info
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/11/02/reasons-you-might-want-to-vote-for-mitt-romney-satire/
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<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Federal Relief Costs Likely to Be Big, and Contested</strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Outside Political Groups Spend Over $500 Million in October Alone</strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Will Your Vote Even Get Counted?</strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Hoping for Change: Obama and the Limits of Elections</strong></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>John Knefel and Molly Knefel, Truthout:</strong> The death toll continues to rise, and although community groups, churches and neighbors are doing heroic work to provide relief to residents who have lost almost everything, considerably more aid is needed.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000" href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=4qkdxna42VRENfBZbOzvaJnJVIwAECCh"><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>Aviva Shen, ThinkProgress:</strong> A data-sharing glitch and mistakes by election officials have caused thousands of absentee ballot requests to be rejected. This absentee ballot fiasco is just the latest in Ohio's dysfunctional election saga.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000" href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=mjKIkS8v0Cae0PiqyKU5bASk0WDu%2Fyys"><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>Eleanor J. Bader, Truthout:</strong> Along with the immediate causes - disability, addiction, inadequate income, exorbitant housing costs, foreclosure, domestic abuse - government policies at all levels contribute to homelessness among mothers and children.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000" href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=ijZb5NSzBJW4auS0Gs2hpgSk0WDu%2Fyys"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </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.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=PpDlU8Xr%2BPV%2FyY7B9XIv5QSk0WDu%2Fyys"><strong>Mr. Torres Goes to Tallahassee: "A Working Class Hero is Something to Be ..."</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>Mark I. Pinsky, Truthout:</strong> Orlando bus driver Victor Torres Jr. will be a thorn in the side of 14 year Republican control of both houses of the Florida legislature (and the governor's mansion), rolling up increasingly large and increasingly more conservative majorities, thanks to gerrymandered state house and senate districts following the 2000 census.</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.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=LIPnw5N8%2BmMqC7pyDDsU1ZnJVIwAECCh"><strong>Lee Camp Offers a "Moment of Clarity" for Truthout Readers</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>Lee Camp, Truthout:</strong> Lee Camp challenges progressives with his distinctive brand of political humor. What makes Camp distinctive, however, is that he is an unapologetic advocate for the common good.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000" href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=uIEBdDun2CcIDat5qabmnwSk0WDu%2Fyys"><strong>Watch the Video</strong></a> </p>
<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.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=5rTbX%2FDE2jJMMU0etubTfASk0WDu%2Fyys"><strong>Hurricane Sandy's Silver Lining: A Reaffirmation of Progressive Principles</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>Daniel Marans, Take Action News:</strong> Hurricane Sandy has brought together a trifecta of progressive policy vindications: the dangers of climate silence, the importance of a strong and responsive federal government and the necessity of collective bargaining rights for workers.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000" href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=h9c02CwrtYQCO9wrKtO7ppnJVIwAECCh"><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>In today's On the News segment:</strong> The Romney campaign is caught lying to potential poll watchers in an effort to confuse voters on Election Day; global wealth inequality has now peaked to a 20-year high; California will vote on the death penalty on Election Day; and more.</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.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=pbds9CKfsQylP4wjlGMqvASk0WDu%2Fyys"><strong>The Corporate Masters of the Universe</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>Thom Hartmann and Sam Sacks, The Daily Take:</strong> In 2010, as austerity hit Greece hard, we elected a caucus of Republicans hell-bent on doing the bidding of American corporate masters and bringing austerity to the United States.</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.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=aXSHleIjj6Q6lZgDGzhy%2BpnJVIwAECCh"><strong>The First US Tar Sands Mine Approved in Utah</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>Steve Horn, DeSmog Blog:</strong> On October 24, the Utah Water Quality Board approved the first ever tar sands mine on US soil, handing a permit to US Oil Sands. The environmental group Living Rivers says it will likely appeal the decision to the state's court system.</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.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=LxLRVGUYOp67YA6nq3w84gSk0WDu%2Fyys"><strong>The Life, Death and Rebirth of ACORN</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>Andrew Stelzer, The National Radio Project:</strong> On this edition, we examine the assassination of ACORN and look at how the group's absence is affecting elections, poverty and the continuing housing crisis.</p>
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