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Chicago's New Lady Labor Slugger Reactivates Social Movement
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t r u t h o u t | 11.10
Chicago's New Lady Labor Slugger Reactivates Social Movement Unionism
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12619-chicagos-new-lady-labor-slugger-reactivates-social-movement-unionism
Jesse Hagopian, Truthout: The Chicago Teachers Union strike marks the beginning of a rollback for 40 years of neoliberal interference in public education and hearkens to teachers' struggles in the beginning of the last century.
Petraeus Resigns From CIA, Admits Affair
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12658-petraeus-resigns-from-cia-admits-affair
Jonathan S. Landay and Hannah Allam, McClatchy Newspapers: CIA Director David Petraeus ends a 37-year military and intelligence career after admitting he "showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair."
Direct Democracy: Results of Ballot Propositions Across the Country
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12657-direct-democracy-results-of-ballot-propositions-across-the-country
Rebekah Wilce, PRWatch: There were 188 measures on the ballot in 38 states. We review the official, unconfirmed election results of some of the key propositions.
Next Steps for the Occupy Movement: The Tenderloin Today Project
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12632-next-steps-for-the-movement-the-tenderloin-today-project
Richard Kreidler, Truthout: Picking up from Occupy San Francisco, the Tenderloin Today Project aspires to revive a neighborhood with food, services, jobs and housing developed with, and through, community-based organizations.
Indian Country Looks Forward With Optimism After Record Turnout Beats Voter ID, Other Barriers
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12653-indian-country-looks-forward-with-optimism-after-record-turnout-beats-voter-id-other-barriers
Alissa Bohling, Truthout: A major organizing effort by the largest national organization of tribal governments saw a record turnout of Native voters in some states and played a key role in delivering victories for Democratic candidates in tight Senate races in North Dakota and Montana.
America the Third-World Nation in Just 4 Easy Steps
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12664-america-the-third-world-nation-in-just-4-easy-steps
Thom Hartmann and Sam Sacks, The Daily Take: Why would the notorious manufacturing corporation Foxconn look beyond their paradise of no labor laws to come to the US and employ Americans? First, we must understand the four stages the United States is currently racing through to become a third-world nation.
Union-Backed Ballot Measures Mostly Fared Well
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12660-union-backed-ballot-measures-mostly-fared-well
Samantha Winslow, Labor Notes: Union-backed ballot measures fared well around the country Tuesday, with an exception in Michigan and an uncertain outcome in Phoenix. Here is a round-up.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Report Shows Allowing the Bush Tax Cut for the Rich to Expire Will Have the Least Negative Effect on the Economy, and More
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12656-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-report-finds-that-allowing-the-bush-tax-cut-for-the-rich-to-expire-will-have-the-least-negative-effect-on-the-economy-and-more
In today's On the News segment: The Congressional Budget Office released a report that found that allowing the Bush tax cut to expire for the very rich will have the least negative effect on the economy; the notoriously abusive manufacturing company Foxconn may be coming to the United States where Americans are desperate for jobs; Speaker of the House John Boehner acknowledged the fight about "Obamacare" is over; and more.
Air Force Academy's Orwellian "Religious Respect Conference" Indicates Clear Bias Against the Non-Religious
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12661-air-force-academys-orwellian-religious-respect-conference-indicates-clear-bias-against-the-non-religious
Mikey Weinstein, AlterNet: The idea of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) of having "reformed" itself in the field of "Religious Respect" is akin to a trio of felons celebrating time served in a penitentiary, clapping one another on the back for "reforming" themselves despite all salient evidence to the contrary.
Post-Sandy and Post-Election, Will Political Taboo on Climate Change Be Lifted?
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12668-post-sandy-and-post-election-will-political-taboo-on-climate-change-be-lifted
Jason Plautz, InsideClimate News: Green groups wasted no time announcing a protest in front of the White House to claim a mandate for action, but partisan gridlock remains.
TRUTHOUT'S BUZZFLASH DAILY HEADLINES
The BuzzFlash commentary for Truthout will return Monday, November 12.
Coal Company CEO Fires 156 Workers After Obama Re-Election
Read the Article at The National Memo
http://www.nationalmemo.com/coal-company-ceo-fires-156-workers-after-obama-re-election/
These Guys Want to Buy Up Your Debt and Set You Free
Read the Article at Mother Jones
http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2012/11/rolling-jubilee-buys-debt-cheap-and-cancels-it
Lockheed Martin Executive Resigns After Affair
Read the Article at Market Watch
http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-11-09/industries/35010028_1_exec-ethics-martin
ELECTION 2012: The Under-the-Radar State, County, and City Races That Produced Surprising Results
Read the Article at RH Reality Check
http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/article/2012/11/08/election-2012-under-radar-state-county-and-city-races-that-produced-surprising--0
Another Need in the Aftermath of Sandy: Toxic Soup Testing
Read the Article at OMB Watch
http://ombwatch.org/another-need-in-the-aftermath-of-sandy
Promise Not Kept: Profits Over People
Read the Article at The Progressive Populist
http://www.populist.com/15.20.cohn.html
The Importance of Elizabeth Warren
Read the Article at The Baseline Scenario
http://baselinescenario.com/2012/11/08/the-importance-of-elizabeth-warren/#more-10440
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