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Community Leads Its Own Sandy Relief Efforts in the Rockaways
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t r u t h o u t | 01.08
Community Leads Its Own Sandy Relief Efforts in the Rockaways
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13737-community-members-closer-scrambling-for-relief-in-the-rockaways
Victoria Law, Truthout: Rockaway residents get to know each other and show ingenuity while working in solidarity to provide relief from devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy and the apparent indifference/incompetence of state relief agencies.
Is There an Alternative for Capitalist Economics and Politics? Richard Wolff Says Yes
http://truth-out.org/progressivepicks/item/13759-is-there-an-alternative-for-capitalist-economics-and-politics-richard-wolff-says-yes
Mark Karlin, Truthout: Few are better equipped than economist Richard Wolff, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, to address the massive failings and inequalities of capitalism as he does in his latest book, Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism.
A Ladydrawers History of Women's Rights: Earnings and Yearnings
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/13746-a-ladydrawers-history-of-womens-rights-part-i-earnings-and-yearnings
Anne Elizabeth Moore and Corinne Mucha, Truthout: Ladydrawers embarks on a new adventure: a miniseries on the history of women's rights. In it, they'll look at some of the ways that the historic lack of women's participation has led to inequities in legislative policy that have damaged everyone. This edition, "Earnings and Yearnings," traces the birth of the women's rights movement and the lingering wage gap.
Dean Baker | Paul Krugman for Treasury Secretary
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/13782-paul-krugman-for-treasury-secretary
Dean Baker, Truthout: "The major reason that Krugman is not on anyone's short list is that he has been right about most of the important issues in economic policy over the last decade."
The Founding Fathers Versus the Gun Nuts
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/13786-the-founding-fathers-vs-the-gun-nuts
Thom Hartmann and Sam Sacks, The Daily Take: Gun nuts are on the wrong side of our founding fathers. If they want to join a revolution, they should join a peaceful, grassroots movement.
"So Many People Died": The American System of Suffering, 1965-2014
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13772-so-many-people-died-the-american-system-of-suffering-1965-2014
Nick Turse, TomDispatch: Reporters, pundits, historians, generals, politicians and other members of the chattering classes continue to miss the defining characteristic of modern war: civilian suffering.
Paul Krugman | As Another Confrontation Looms, Will Obama Stand His Ground?
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/13768-as-another-confrontation-looms-will-obama-stand-his-ground
Paul Krugman, Krugman & Co.: If Obama stands his ground in the debt-ceiling confrontation; the fiscal cliff deal won't look so bad in retrospect.
Supporting Non-Violence in Syria
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13774-supporting-non-violence-in-syria
Stephen Zunes, Foreign Policy: Opposition to US support for the armed resistance in Syria has nothing to do with indifference, isolationism or pacifism, and all to do with not wanting to supplant a bold and impressive nonviolent civil insurrection with an armed insurgency.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Dangers Ahead if Debt Limit Isn't Raised, and More
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13787-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann
In today's On the News segment: If the debt limit isn't raised, then a chain reaction of events will happen that can ruin both the US and global economies; more than 300 employees of the Wendy's fast-food chain in Nebraska stand to get screwed by their employer; former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords is launching a new organization to take on the National Rifle Association, and more.
Understanding Egypt in Year Three
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13769-understanding-egypt-in-year-three
Carl Finamore, CounterPunch: There will be no significant social or economic change in Egypt unless the economy is demilitarized and the curtain of secrecy surrounding the armed forces is lifted.
Chuck Hagel Faces Tough Confirmation From Senate Hawks for Rejecting Party Line on Israel, Iran
http://truth-out.org/video/item/13784-chuck-hagel-faces-tough-confirmation-from-senate-hawks-for-rejecting-party-line-on-israel-iran
Amy Goodman, Democracy NOW!: Senior editor for Open Zion, Ali Gharib, speaks with Amy Goodman about the controversy surrounding the nomination of Chuck Hagel for secretary of defense.
TRUTHOUT'S BUZZFLASH DAILY HEADLINES
Stretching From the CIA to Your Local Police, a "Code of Silence" Keeps the Truth From the Public
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17738-stretching-from-the-cia-to-your-local-police-a-code-of-silence-keeps-the-truth-from-the-public
Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: There appears to be a code of silence when it comes to enforcing government policy and law that might interfere with justice.
John Brennan: The Nominee Who Should Be Controversial
Read the Article at Salon
http://www.salon.com/2013/01/07/the_actually_controversial_nominee/
Blocking the Violence Against Women Act, The GOP Keeps Up the War on Women
Read the Article at The Nation
http://www.thenation.com/article/171977/blocking-vawa-gop-keeps-war-women
Katrina vanden Heuvel | Avoiding a Climate-Change Apocalypse
Read the Article at The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/katrina-vanden-heuvel-a-climate-change-apocalypse/2013/01/07/f440d704-58e4-11e2-9fa9-5fbdc9530eb9_story.html?hpid=z2&wp_login_redirect=0
Showdown at San Onofre: Two Stricken Nuclear Reactors May Redefine a Movement
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17736-showdown-at-san-onofre-two-stricken-nuclear-reactors-may-redefine-a-movement
Rep. Grayson Mocks "Bath Salts Caucus" for Voting Against Sandy Relief
Read the Article at The Raw Story
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/01/07/rep-grayson-mocks-bath-salts-caucus-for-voting-against-sandy-relief/
The White House Just Set Gun Rights Activists Ablaze
Read the Article at Talking Points Memo
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/01/white-house-gun-rights-activists.php?ref=fpa
Pro-Israel Lobby AIPAC Sitting Out Hagel Fight
Read the Article at The Daily Beast
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/01/07/pro-israel-lobby-aipac-sitting-out-hagel-fight.html
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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>Blocking the Violence Against Women Act, The GOP Keeps Up the War on Women</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>Rep. Grayson Mocks "Bath Salts Caucus" for Voting Against Sandy Relief</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 White House Just Set Gun Rights Activists Ablaze</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>Pro-Israel Lobby AIPAC Sitting Out Hagel Fight</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>Victoria Law, Truthout:</strong> Rockaway residents get to know each other and show ingenuity while working in solidarity to provide relief from devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy and the apparent indifference/incompetence of state relief agencies.</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=UZYCOhNdAvz1CihFI8wuD0aB4EuZQqdD"><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 style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000" href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=dXO7jgzgyB5dAoFyzWVumCzdy67FUfoH"><strong>Is There an Alternative for Capitalist Economics and Politics? Richard Wolff Says Yes</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 Karlin, Truthout:</strong> Few are better equipped than economist Richard Wolff, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, to address the massive failings and inequalities of capitalism as he does in his latest book, Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism.</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=lRhhM2CqoKy1CNccnm%2FIRCzdy67FUfoH"><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>Anne Elizabeth Moore and Corinne Mucha, Truthout:</strong> Ladydrawers embarks on a new adventure: a miniseries on the history of women's rights. In it, they'll look at some of the ways that the historic lack of women's participation has led to inequities in legislative policy that have damaged everyone. This edition, "Earnings and Yearnings," traces the birth of the women's rights movement and the lingering wage gap.</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=HqgmFZFbjR8TgHyvoydo8Czdy67FUfoH"><strong>Dean Baker | Paul Krugman for Treasury Secretary</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>Dean Baker, Truthout:</strong> "The major reason that Krugman is not on anyone's short list is that he has been right about most of the important issues in economic policy over the last decade."</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=RdjdKi3uhsEzyy0w4weR8Szdy67FUfoH"><strong>The Founding Fathers Versus the Gun Nuts</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> Gun nuts are on the wrong side of our founding fathers. If they want to join a revolution, they should join a peaceful, grassroots movement.</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=wboM36S5KvYcAPzh0OwFY0aB4EuZQqdD"><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>Nick Turse, TomDispatch:</strong> Reporters, pundits, historians, generals, politicians and other members of the chattering classes continue to miss the defining characteristic of modern war: civilian suffering.</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=9pKOeFM34tKq1lx6AsR4cSzdy67FUfoH"><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 style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000" href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=IfNzENG5wX669G0n2VRAsCzdy67FUfoH"><strong>Paul Krugman | As Another Confrontation Looms, Will Obama Stand His Ground?</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> If Obama stands his ground in the debt-ceiling confrontation; the fiscal cliff deal won't look so bad in retrospect.</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>Stephen Zunes, Foreign Policy:</strong> Opposition to US support for the armed resistance in Syria has nothing to do with indifference, isolationism or pacifism, and all to do with not wanting to supplant a bold and impressive nonviolent civil insurrection with an armed insurgency.</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> If the debt limit isn't raised, then a chain reaction of events will happen that can ruin both the US and global economies; more than 300 employees of the Wendy's fast-food chain in Nebraska stand to get screwed by their employer; former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords is launching a new organization to take on the National Rifle Association, and more.</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>Carl Finamore, CounterPunch:</strong> There will be no significant social or economic change in Egypt unless the economy is demilitarized and the curtain of secrecy surrounding the armed forces is lifted.</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>Amy Goodman, Democracy NOW!:</strong> Senior editor for Open Zion, Ali Gharib, speaks with Amy Goodman about the controversy surrounding the nomination of Chuck Hagel for secretary of defense.</p>
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