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The Second Amendment Was Ratified to Preserve Slavery
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t r u t h o u t | 01.15
The Second Amendment Was Ratified to Preserve Slavery
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13890-the-second-amendment-was-ratified-to-preserve-slavery
Thom Hartmann, Truthout: The real reason for the Second Amendment's ratification was to preserve slave patrol militias.
Turtles and Tomahawk Missiles, Together at Last? War is Not the Answer to Climate Change
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13917-turtles-and-tomahawk-missiles-together-at-last-war-is-not-the-answer-to-climate-change
Cyril Mychalejko, Truthout: The tendency to invoke a national security framework in discussions of climate change can lead to misguided and opportunistic policies centered on greenwashed imperialism.
America's False History Allows the Powerful to Commit Crimes Without Consequence
http://truth-out.org/progressivepicks/item/13904-americas-false-history-allows-the-powerful-to-commit-crimes-without-consequence
Mark Karlin, Truthout: Seasoned journalist Robert Parry offers a thoroughly researched account of how the Republican Party and neocons have conspired to create a false narrative about America's political and constitutional history.
The GOP's Boldest Election-Rigging Move Yet
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/13938-the-gops-boldest-election-rigging-move-yet
Thom Hartmann and Sam Sacks, The Daily Take: The Republican Party is preparing for its boldest maneuver yet to ensure Democrats never again win the White House, by changing the way presidential electoral votes are counted.
Aaron Swartz's Politics
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/13940-aaron-swartzs-politics
Matt Stoller, Naked Capitalism: If we are to honor Aaron's life, we will recognize him as a broad social justice activist who cared about transforming our society.
First Nations Logging Blockade in Canada Passes Tenth Year as "Idle No More" Support Grows
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13886-oldest-native-american-logging-blockade-passes-10th-year-at-grassy-narrows
Carmelle Wolfson, Truthout: The Grassy Narrows' logging blockade to thwart Canadian government and industry control of their lands is a decade old as the "Idle No More" movement grows.
Sex Crimes Continue to Plague US Military
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/13923-a-target-rich-environment-sex-crimes-continue-to-plague-the-us-military
Sarah L. Blum, Truthout: A culture of fear, intimidation and entitlement allows sexual predators at all levels and branches of the armed services free access to military women (and men), who often have little recourse.
Bill Moyers and Michael Winship | Corporate Gold on the Fiscal Cliff
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/13939-corporate-gold-on-the-fiscal-cliff
Bill Moyers and Michael Winship, Moyers & Co.: Behind closed doors, Congress larded the fiscal cliff deal with corporate tax breaks worth tens of billions of dollars.
Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners?
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13920-why-has-obama-pardoned-so-few-prisoners
Sasha Abramsky, The Nation: "A president who talks the talk about more sensible, nuanced drug policy, and whose oratory frequently invokes what is best in the American political imagination, has shown himself remarkably reluctant to use one of the most important of presidential prerogatives - the power to right judicial wrongs."
On the News With Thom Hartmann: First New Gun Law Since Sandy Hook Massacre Set to Pass Today, and More
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13941-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-new-york-is-expected-to-pass-toughest-gun-control-law-in-the-nation
In today's On the News segment: Today New York is expected to pass the toughest gun control law in the nation - and the first new gun law since the massacre at Sandy Hook elementary school; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is shying away from strong filibuster reform; and more.
Eight Things I Miss About the Cold War
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13936-eight-things-i-miss-about-the-cold-war
Jon Wiener, TomDispatch: Given the atrocities that occurred during the Cold War, it is a sad thing to admit the feeling of nostalgia for the benefits that average Americans were given during that era.
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While the Department of Justice Let Financial Criminals Go Free, They Pursued Aaron Swartz to Death
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17749-while-department-of-justice-lets-financial-criminals-go-free-they-pursued-aaron-swartz-to-death
Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: The US Department of Justice has a double standard of enforcement when it comes to prosecuting alleged crimes. Activists are singled out for onerous prison sentences, while the ruling political and financial elite enjoy impunity.
Gun Appreciation Day: A Gathering of Conspiracy Theorists and Right-Wing Extremists
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17747-gun-appreciation-day-a-gathering-of-conspiracy-theorists-and-right-wing-extremists
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Man Who Sheltered Six Kids During Sandy Hook Massacre Now a Target
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http://www.salon.com/2013/01/15/this_man_helped_save_six_children_is_now_getting_harassed_for_it/
Biden: White House Readies 19 Executive Actions on Guns
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http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/biden-guns-executive-actions-86187.html#ixzz2I0IO3NaH
Schumer Says He's Satisfied With Hagel on Mideast
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Meet the New Year, Same As the Old Year?
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http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17748-meet-the-new-year-same-as-the-old-year
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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>Bill Moyers and Michael Winship, Moyers & Co.:</strong> Behind closed doors, Congress larded the fiscal cliff deal with corporate tax breaks worth tens of billions of dollars.</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=r%2FW7F760nPtL9VPOsGeDHDPjqcHxVY4%2F"><strong>Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners?</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>Sasha Abramsky, The Nation:</strong> "A president who talks the talk about more sensible, nuanced drug policy, and whose oratory frequently invokes what is best in the American political imagination, has shown himself remarkably reluctant to use one of the most important of presidential prerogatives - the power to right judicial wrongs."</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> Today New York is expected to pass the toughest gun control law in the nation - and the first new gun law since the massacre at Sandy Hook elementary school; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is shying away from strong filibuster reform; and more.</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=07dhaxnqMTZdbQUdJEqR4DPjqcHxVY4%2F"><strong>Watch the Video and Read the Transcript</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=G29bio2od%2FZCy%2BbUeue5QzPjqcHxVY4%2F"><strong>Eight Things I Miss About the Cold War</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>Jon Wiener, TomDispatch:</strong>  Given the atrocities that occurred during the Cold War, it is a sad thing to admit the feeling of nostalgia for the benefits that average Americans were given during that era.</p>
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