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"Lincoln": The Underbelly of the Democratic Process
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t r u t h o u t | 12.09
"Lincoln": The Underbelly of the Democratic Process
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/13075-lincoln-the-underbelly-of-the-democ=
ratic-process
Aaron Leonard, Truthout: Even following Reconstruction, the Civil Rights mo=
vement, and the urban insurrections of the 60s, we remain saddled today wit=
h the staggering incarceration rate for black men, draconian stop-and-frisk=
tactics by local police in black and Latino neighborhoods, and myriad othe=
r modalities that maintain oppressive social relations.
Do We Have Another Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on Our Hands?
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13223-do-we-have-another-fannie-mae-or-fredd=
ie-mac-on-our-hands
Gretchen Morgenson, The New York Times News Service: Like Fannie Mae and Fr=
eddie Mac before it, the Federal Housing Administration is suffering in a m=
ortgage hell of its own making. F.H.A. officials say they won't need taxpay=
ers' help, but we've heard that kind of line before. The F.H.A. backs $1.1 =
trillion of American mortgages.=20
Vegetable Waste to Zero Waste in La Pinata, Chile
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13221-vegetable-waste-to-zero-waste-in-la-pi=
nata-chile
Cecilia Allen and Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Other World=
s: The Chilean community of La Pintana has found that recycling the largest=
segment of their waste - fruits, vegetables, and yard clippings =E2=80=93 =
can save them money, produce valuable compost, and reduce greenhouse gas em=
issions.
The China Information Conundrum
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/13137-the-china-information-conundrum
Charles Humphrey, Truthout: The reality is that the world faces a problem i=
n China that is both of crucial importance and very difficult to discuss. T=
his problem is the impossibility of obtaining clear, reliable information o=
n the country's political, social and economic situation.
Truthout Radio: Mike Ludwig and the Bayou Frack-Out
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13230-truthout-radio-mike-ludwig-and-the-bay=
ou-frack-out
Ted Asregadoo, Truthout: Ted Asregadoo talks to Mike Ludwig from Truthout a=
bout his article "Bayou Frack-Out: The Massive Oil and Gas Disaster You've =
Never Heard Of." In Assumption Parish in Louisiana, a massive sinkhole appe=
ared in the bayou that quickly filled up with oil, natural gas and brine.
The New Border: Undocumented Immigration's Shifting Frontier
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13226-the-new-border-undocumented-immigratio=
ns-shifting-frontier
Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica: Although Mexicans remain the largest group, =
U.S.-bound migrants today are increasingly likely to be young Central Ameri=
cans fleeing violence as well as poverty, or migrants from remote locales s=
uch as India and Africa who pay top smuggling fees. They journey through a =
gantlet of predators.
Mass Urban Land Sale in Detroit Must be Dropped
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/13225-mass-urban-land-sale-in-detroit-mus=
t-be-dropped
Malik Yakini, The Michigan Citizen: Certainly one thing that we all wish to=
see is that Detroit's 'vacant' lands develop greater value and be put to p=
roductive use. From our perspective, having a large amount of land in the h=
ands of any one person or corporation continues the centuries old legacy of=
inequity.=20
Latest Job Numbers Show Why Job-Creation Must Take Precedence Over Deficit =
Reduction
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13224-latest-job-numbers-show-why-job-creati=
on-must-take-precedence-over-deficit-reduction
Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog: Don't be overwhelmed by the hype coming =
out of Wall Street and the White House, both of which would like the public=
to believe things are going quite well. The fact is some 350,000 more peop=
le stopped looking for jobs in November, and the percent of the working-age=
population currently employed continues to drop.
When Postmasters Attack
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13222-when-postmasters-attack
Alexandra Bradbury, Labor Notes: Two years ago, there were 574,000 postal w=
orkers, not counting temps. Last year, 546,000. This year only 533,000 are =
braving snow, rain, and gloom of night. The beloved institution will shrink=
beyond recognition if the Postmaster General and other privatization advoc=
ates get their way.
The Struggle for Abortion Rights in Ireland
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13229-the-struggle-for-abortion-rights-in-ir=
eland
Shaun Harkin, Socialist Worker: The death of a young woman in the Republic =
of Ireland and the opening of an abortion clinic in Northern Ireland are he=
lping start up a new front of struggle amid the ongoing repercussions of th=
e collapse of the Irish economic boom, known internationally as the Celtic =
Tiger, as well as economic stagnation in Northern Ireland.
This week on SpeakOut:
http://truth-out.org/speakout
John Morlino reveals a new trend in which animal rights groups attempt to r=
edefine a "humane" death; The Drug Policy Alliance hails a new era as Marij=
uana legalization laws take place in Washington State; David Swanson adds h=
is voice to the resounding chorus in the fight against drone warfare; Activ=
ist groups in Maryland launch "Healthcare is a Human Right" campaign; Acron=
ym TV posts a video in support of Wikileaks informant Bradley Manning; and =
More.
TRUTHOUT'S BUZZFLASH DAILY HEADLINES
The BuzzFlash commentary for Truthout will return Monday, Dec. 10.
Crazy Voices are Still Heard in the Land
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17678-crazy-voices-are-s=
till-heard-in-the-land
Hugo Chavez Says His Cancer has Returned, Names Succesor
Read the Article at The Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/venezuelas-chavez-says-cancer-bac=
k-names-successor/article6137058/
Ten Things Republicans Don't Want You to Know About the "Fiscal Cliff"
Read the Article at AlterNet
http://www.alternet.org/economy/10-things-republicans-dont-want-you-know-ab=
out-fiscal-cliff?akid=3D9782.1084699.ryCN5p&rd=3D1&src=3Dnewsletter757719&t=
=3D7
The PSY Scandal: Singing About Killing People vs. Constantly Doing It
Read the Article at The Guardian UK
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/dec/08/psy-lyrics-anti-us-ange=
r%20%28doublecheck%29
First Same-Sex Couple in Washington Gets Married
Read the Article at Seattle Pi
http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Same-sex-couples-in-WA-start-takin=
g-wedding-vows-4103016.php?utm_medium=3Demail&utm_source=3Dnewsletter&utm_c=
ampaign=3Dcheatsheet_morning&cid=3Dnewsletter%3Bemail%3Bcheatsheet_morning&=
utm_term=3DCheat%20Sheet
Jon Stewart Rips Fox News' Annual 'War On Christmas' Coverage Once Again
Watch the Video at The Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/04/jon-stewart-fox-news-war-on-christ=
mas-video_n_2237279.html=20
Hypocrisy Alert: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's Son Used Same-Day Voter Regi=
stration in GOP Primary
Read the Article at The Political Carnival
http://thepoliticalcarnival.net/2012/12/08/hypocrisy-alert-wi-gov-scott-wal=
kers-son-used-same-day-voter-registration-in-gop-primary/
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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>Hugo Chavez Says His Cancer has Returned, Names Succesor</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>The PSY Scandal: Singing About Killing People vs. Constantly Doing It</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>Jon Stewart Rips Fox News' Annual 'War On Christmas' Coverage Once Again</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>Hypocrisy Alert: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's Son Used Same-Day Voter Registration in GOP Primary</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>Aaron Leonard, Truthout:</strong> Even following Reconstruction, the Civil Rights movement, and the urban insurrections of the 60s, we remain saddled today with the staggering incarceration rate for black men, draconian stop-and-frisk tactics by local police in black and Latino neighborhoods, and myriad other modalities that maintain oppressive social relations.</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=x5zgK%2Bz6iAd0AJAHfGOVU5SVyL11Q49h" 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=Hnm7d5WW1pH4w89mL4P7kJSVyL11Q49h"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Do We Have Another Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on Our Hands?</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>Gretchen Morgenson, The New York Times News Service:</strong> Like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac before it, the Federal Housing Administration is suffering in a mortgage hell of its own making. F.H.A. officials say they won’t need taxpayers’ help, but we’ve heard that kind of line before. The F.H.A. backs $1.1 trillion of American mortgages. </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=o87b8DG8dr5A%2FGvD%2BGgn15SVyL11Q49h" 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=3xMMVeBDmnKfbah6WZzb35SVyL11Q49h"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Vegetable Waste to Zero Waste in La Pinata, Chile</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>Cecilia Allen and Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Other Worlds:</strong> The Chilean community of La Pintana has found that recycling the largest segment of their waste - fruits, vegetables, and yard clippings – can save them money, produce valuable compost, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.</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=lFAH9sBrOB4EB%2BIoWA6EQJSVyL11Q49h" 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=onFIsLj3CF0mGi5ZEUjHUpSVyL11Q49h"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>The China Information Conundrum</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>Charles Humphrey, Truthout:</strong> The reality is that the world faces a problem in China that is both of crucial importance and very difficult to discuss. This problem is the impossibility of obtaining clear, reliable information on the country's political, social and economic situation.</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=aEFOrZiZ3a9F7y2al8bcTpSVyL11Q49h"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Truthout Radio: Mike Ludwig and the Bayou Frack-Out</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>Ted Asregadoo, Truthout:</strong> Ted Asregadoo talks to Mike Ludwig from Truthout about his article "Bayou Frack-Out: The Massive Oil and Gas Disaster You've Never Heard Of." In Assumption Parish in Louisiana, a massive sinkhole appeared in the bayou that quickly filled up with oil, natural gas and brine.</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=dBYi%2BYHr8brOHJd1vYaSepSVyL11Q49h" 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=5p0N%2FbZPQXjUZp9BO9HwXJSVyL11Q49h"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>The New Border: Undocumented Immigration’s Shifting Frontier</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>Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica:</strong> Although Mexicans remain the largest group, U.S.-bound migrants today are increasingly likely to be young Central Americans fleeing violence as well as poverty, or migrants from remote locales such as India and Africa who pay top smuggling fees. They journey through a gantlet of predators.</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=RHhz5DY00lFDIU6FYyRB7H%2BGaDFl%2F0Wb" 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=aN4jlkBBZ4Ra6EmJ3IxMZJSVyL11Q49h"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Mass Urban Land Sale in Detroit Must be Dropped</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>Malik Yakini, The Michigan Citizen:</strong> Certainly one thing that we all wish to see is that Detroit’s ‘vacant’ lands develop greater value and be put to productive use. From our perspective, having a large amount of land in the hands of any one person or corporation continues the centuries old legacy of inequity. </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>Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog:</strong> Don’t be overwhelmed by the hype coming out of Wall Street and the White House, both of which would like the public to believe things are going quite well. The fact is some 350,000 more people stopped looking for jobs in November, and the percent of the working-age population currently employed continues to drop.</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>Alexandra Bradbury, Labor Notes:</strong> Two years ago, there were 574,000 postal workers, not counting temps. Last year, 546,000. This year only 533,000 are braving snow, rain, and gloom of night. The beloved institution will shrink beyond recognition if the Postmaster General and other privatization advocates get their way.</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=9FdudAI6KinHngzav4PgWpSVyL11Q49h" 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>Shaun Harkin, Socialist Worker:</strong> The death of a young woman in the Republic of Ireland and the opening of an abortion clinic in Northern Ireland are helping start up a new front of struggle amid the ongoing repercussions of the collapse of the Irish economic boom, known internationally as the Celtic Tiger, as well as economic stagnation in Northern Ireland.</p>
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