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William Rivers Pitt | Thanksgiving in Dystopia
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William Rivers Pitt | Thanksgiving in Dystopia
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12897-thanksgiving-in-dystopia
William Rivers Pitt, Truthout: Imagine what Thanksgiving for the Romneys would be like in an alternative universe where Mitt is President.
Paul Krugman | GOP's Domination Was Only Temporary
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12851-gops-domination-was-only-temporary
Paul Krugman, Krugman & Co.: The modern GOP is very much into denial of inconvenient truths, whether those inconvenient truths involve climate change or macroeconomics.
Giving Thanks for the Right to Disagree, But Also the Freedom to Work Together
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12898-giving-thanks-for-the-right-to-disagree-but-also-the-freedom-to-work-together
Dina Rasor, Truthout: We are lucky to live in a country where we can have political discourse openly at our Thanksgiving table and other places without fear of imprisonment. We don't have to compromise our core beliefs, but we need to also not stick to unnecessary purity tests that wreck cooperation.
Will the Democrats Tax the Rich to Avoid the Fiscal Cliff?
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12896-will-the-democrats-tax-the-rich-to-avoid-the-fiscal-cliff
Shamus Cooke, Countercurrents: Although Obama has vowed to stay firm over taxing the rich (this time), his toughness is only skin deep, and comes with dangerous strings attached.
"It Shouldn't Be Tolerated": New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams on Voting Issues, Sandy Relief and Restoring Communities
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12873-it-shouldnt-be-tolerated-new-york-city-councilman-jumaane-williams-on-voting-issues-sandy-relief-and-restoring-communities
Sarah Jaffe, Truthout: New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams talks about the problems he sees with the organization of voting and Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in New York City, revealing an ethic of responsibility to his own constituents and the larger community.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: More Than 2 Million to Lose Extended Unemployment Benefits if the Nation Tumbles off the "Fiscal Cliff", and More
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12905-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-more-than-2-million-to-lose-extended-unemployment-benefits-if-the-nation-tumbles-off-the-fiscal-cliff-and-more
In today's On the News segment: More than 2 million Americans are set to lose extended unemployment benefits at the end of the year if the nation tumbles off the so-called "fiscal cliff"; the Department of Homeland Security has spent $250 million on a fleet of surveillance drones to fly US skies; a battle over the minimum wage is brewing in New Jersey; and more.
Go Ahead, Talk Religion and Politics at the Table
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12899-go-ahead-talk-religion-and-politics-at-the-table
Robert Jensen, The Austin American-Statesman: Pushed down the wrong path, conversations about religion or politics can make some people surly, but they can just as easily open up stimulating, honest exchanges. Here are two suggestions for fostering that engagement.
Agenda 21: The Latest Sleight of Hand Trick by Corporate Elite
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/12906-agenda-21-the-latest-sleight-of-hand-trick-by-corporate-elite
Thom Hartmann and Sam Sacks, The Daily Take: When the Corporate Elite tells us we need to be afraid of something, they almost always expect to make some money off our fear. The latest right-wing conspiracy theory goes by the name of Agenda 21, which just so happens to be the title of Glenn Beck's new dystopic novel.
Women's Longevity Declining in Parts of the US
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12901-womens-longevity-declining-in-parts-of-the-us
Rochelle Sharpe, Connecticut Health I-Team/New America Media: One of the most disturbing trends in American public health is that women's life expectancy is shrinking in many parts of the US. Experts believe that chronic stress - especially the stress of juggling work and family- may be a key culprit.
The "Writing Is on the Wall" at Upcoming Climate Summit
http://truth-out.org/news/item/12900-the-writing-is-on-the-wall-at-upcoming-climate-summit
Stephen Leahy, Inter Press Service: Two-thirds of the world's fossil fuel reserves cannot be used without risking dangerous climate change, the International Energy Agency warned this week; and preventing the consumption of those two-thirds will be the primary task of the annual UN climate negotiations this month.
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Romney's Final Vote Tally Likely to be 47 Percent: Divine Justice
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17652-romney-s-final-vote-tally-likely-to-be-47-percent-divine-justice
Black Friday: Americans Can Enjoy Low, Low Prices Without Suffering Slave Wages
Read the Article at Policy Shop
http://www.policyshop.net/home/2012/11/22/are-low-retail-wages-required-for-low-prices.html
Six Reasons for Giving Thanks
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17653-six-reasons-for-giving-thanks
FDA Approves Flu Vaccine Using Animal Cell Cultures
Read the Article at Reuters
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/11/20/novartis-flu-idUKL1E8MKG1M20121120
Senate Threatens to Cut Aid to Palestinians Over Statehood Bid at UN
Read the Article at The Hill
http://thehill.com/blogs/global-affairs/middle-east-north-africa/269111-senate-threatens-to-cut-foreign-aid-to-palestinians-over-statehood-bid
Food Bank Stocks Dry Up in Wake of Great Drought
Read the Article at Common Dreams
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/11/21-5
A Holiday Guide to Arguing With Your Right-Wing Relatives
Read the Article at Salon
http://www.salon.com/2012/11/22/a_holiday_guide_to_arguing_with_your_right_wing_relatives/?source=newsletter
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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>Rochelle Sharpe, Connecticut Health I-Team/New America Media:</strong> One of the most disturbing trends in American public health is that women's life expectancy is shrinking in many parts of the US. Experts believe that chronic stress - especially the stress of juggling work and family- may be a key culprit.</p>
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