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Private Prisons Blur the Line Between Real People and Real Estate
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t r u t h o u t | 02.04
The Legacy of Chattel Slavery: Private Prisons Blur the Line Between Real People and Real Estate With New IRS Property Gambit
http://truth-out.org/news/item/14255-the-legacy-of-chattel-slavery-private-prisons-blur-the-line-between-real-people-and-real-estate-with-new-irs-property-gambit
Christopher Petrella, Truthout: One of the best ways to understand exactly how the private prison industry views itself and its fundamental mission is to analyze changes in the IRS corporate filing status of private prison companies.
Noam Chomsky: The Paranoia of the Superrich and Superpowerful
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/14321-the-paranoia-of-the-superrich-and-superpowerful
Noam Chomsky, TomDispatch: In an excerpt from Chomsky's book Power Systems, David Barsamian interviews the author about uprisings, political Islam and Western hegemony in oil-rich nations.
America's Faustian Deal With the Devil of War
http://truth-out.org/news/item/14344-americas-faustian-deal-with-the-devil-of-war
Sam Sacks, Truthout: Just like the anti-hero of German folklore, America has been willing to sacrifice its moral integrity for short-term pleasure and gain.
Tax Games and Redistributing Income Upward
http://truth-out.org/news/item/14325-tax-games-and-redistributing-income-upward
Dean Baker, Truthout: A look at a few of the latest regressive tax proposals.
FCC Poised to Open the Door for Unbridled Expansion of Media Empires
http://truth-out.org/news/item/14312-fcc-poised-to-open-the-door-for-unbridled-expansion-of-media-empires
Sam Knight, Truthout: Even if media conglomerates in America don't engage in illegal activities, they still wield immense power.
Chris Hedges | Breaking the Chains of Debt Peonage
http://truth-out.org/news/item/14328-breaking-the-chains-of-debt-peonage
Chris Hedges, Truthdig: It is time to halt the sacrifice of the working poor.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Movement Against Standardized Testing Grows, and More
http://truth-out.org/news/item/14345-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-movement-against-standardized-testing-grows-and-more
In today's On the News segment: The NRA's enemies list includes major health, education and law enforcement professional organizations, and more.
Was Chuck Hagel "Just Plain Bad" in His Confirmation Hearing?
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/14318-was-chuck-hagel-just-plain-bad-in-his-confirmation-hearing
Robert Naiman, Truthout: Hagel did what he had to do and defended his equal support for Palestinian and Israeli victims.
Media Hate Fest for Venezuela Keeps on Keepin' On
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/14343-media-hate-fest-for-venezuela-keeps-on-keepin-on
Mark Weisbrot, Al Jazeera: Although President Chavez isn't perfect, his vilification in Western media is perplexing.
Learning Solidarity on the Blue Planet: A Fable for the Ages
http://truth-out.org/news/item/14045-learning-solidarity-on-the-blue-planet-a-fable-for-the-ages
Eleanor Bader, Truthout: A children's story with a provocative message for all.
Supervisor of Intelligence Estimate Hailed for Preventing War With Iran
http://truth-out.org/news/item/14341-supervisor-of-intelligence-estimate-hailed-for-preventing-war-with-iran
Hassan Ghani, The Real News Network: Professor Thomas Fingar of Stanford wins the Sam Adams award for integrity in intelligence, while others warn of an unprecedented crackdown on intelligence agency whistleblowers.
TRUTHOUT'S BUZZFLASH DAILY HEADLINES
Presence of Guns Galore Didn't Save Famed Sniper Gunned Down at Shooting Range
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17788-sniper-glorified-for-150-kills-plus-in-iraq-shot-down-at-shooting-range-presence-of-guns-galore-didn-t-save-him
Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: A gun icon was shot dead, along with a friend, at a shooting range in Texas. Being surrounded by firearms and armed men didn't offer any defense to Chris Kyle, known as the most lethal sniper to gun enthusiasts.
Texas Attorney General: Super Bowl Is Single Largest Human Trafficking Incident in US
Read the Article at The Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/03/super-bowl-sex-trafficking_n_2607871.html
The Stupid Party and a Lot of Stupid People
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17785-the-stupid-party-and-a-lot-of-stupid-people
The Strangest NRA Story Yet
Read the Article at The Daily Beast
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/02/04/the-strangest-nra-story-yet.html
Animal Welfare Group: Japanese Whaling Industry "Dead in the Water"
Read the Article at the Guardian UK
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/feb/04/japan-whaling-industry-dead-water
Pakistani Girl Shot by Taliban Speaks Out for First Time
Read the article at the International Business Times
http://www.ibtimes.com/malala-yousafzai-pakistani-girl-shot-taliban-speaks-out-first-time-1057762
The Other GOP Plan to Blow Up the Electoral Vote
Read the Article at Talking Points Memo
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/02/popular-vote-republicans.php
The Ten Dumbest Things Republicans Have Said This Year
Read the Article at The Week
http://theweek.com/article/index/239628/the-10-dumbest-things-republicans-have-said-this-year
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<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: normal;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.2"><strong>Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: </strong>A gun icon was shot dead, along with a friend, at a shooting range in Texas. Being surrounded by firearms and armed men didn't offer any defense to Chris Kyle, known as the most lethal sniper to gun enthusiasts.</p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;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=A0wG%2Fej1iyrOjB4t0m5%2BF5XDrWXe7zqf"><strong>Read the BuzzFlash Commentary</strong></a></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>Texas Attorney General: Super Bowl Is Single Largest Human Trafficking Incident in US</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;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=Bb4NtPa33kFlV2CSHE%2FgFiGawxJTCkLS"><strong>Read the Article at The Huffington Post</strong></a></p>
 
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>The Stupid Party and a Lot of Stupid People</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 Strangest NRA Story Yet</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;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=xPlbR9hYE%2FWACIm8QSDZ9pXDrWXe7zqf"><strong>Read the Article at The Daily Beast</strong></a></p>
 
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Animal Welfare Group: Japanese Whaling Industry "Dead in the Water"</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;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=DqdevGn03tWxD4avlYAyEpXDrWXe7zqf"><strong>Read the Article at the Guardian UK</strong></a></p>
 
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Pakistani Girl Shot by Taliban Speaks Out for First Time</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;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=hUy3bKU%2FUVwqYRsC8yMHFZXDrWXe7zqf"><strong>Read the Article at the International Business Times</strong></a></p>
 
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>The Other GOP Plan to Blow Up the Electoral Vote</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;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=FY8CgzsAtFMYF40IHzqsuJXDrWXe7zqf"><strong>Read the Article at Talking Points Memo</strong></a></p>
 
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>The Ten Dumbest Things Republicans Have Said This Year</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;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=wBxUDX3NEygHjtzxyX7fu5XDrWXe7zqf"><strong>Read the Article at The Week</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>Christopher Petrella, Truthout:</strong> One of the best ways to understand exactly how the private prison industry views itself and its fundamental mission is to analyze changes in the IRS corporate filing status of private prison companies.</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=1Y2E%2BmqvktEBnAF8RYCljCGawxJTCkLS"><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=rYNVN8Tev8L0q%2BsrqPuaSpXDrWXe7zqf"><strong>Noam Chomsky: The Paranoia of the Superrich and Superpowerful</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>Noam Chomsky, TomDispatch:</strong>  In an excerpt from Chomsky’s book Power Systems, David Barsamian interviews the author about uprisings, political Islam and Western hegemony in oil-rich nations.</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=65xUV4B6HpdBZ6nRMX8iXZXDrWXe7zqf"><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=UdnrAOM8uzNfcgQ5Nz37dJXDrWXe7zqf"><strong>America's Faustian Deal With the Devil of 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>Sam Sacks, Truthout:</strong> Just like the anti-hero of German folklore, America has been willing to sacrifice its moral integrity for short-term pleasure and gain.</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=UZrbsUYp60NNjm8AmiYXYZXDrWXe7zqf"><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=fEDKKnyv3l%2Fz9ISpc7qbDZXDrWXe7zqf"><strong>Tax Games and Redistributing Income Upward</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> A look at a few of the latest regressive tax proposals.</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=8YjJa%2FDfvt8B8pexjhMf9JXDrWXe7zqf"><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=QcvdSIGCeGSnCj2sX0gC0JXDrWXe7zqf"><strong>FCC Poised to Open the Door for Unbridled Expansion of Media Empires</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>Sam Knight, Truthout:</strong> Even if media conglomerates in America don't engage in illegal activities, they still wield immense power.</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=3UhcbnOXF46MdbD%2F%2BSBYmJXDrWXe7zqf"><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=njMzRN2xMpyHuIKlw%2Fd%2FXJXDrWXe7zqf"><strong>Chris Hedges | Breaking the Chains of Debt Peonage</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>Chris Hedges, Truthdig:</strong> It is time to halt the sacrifice of the working poor.</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=oG7L%2BsYnKu%2BK3cgkFpwY%2FZXDrWXe7zqf"><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=gISJZC6piz%2F4De5EDKclMZXDrWXe7zqf"><strong>On the News With Thom Hartmann: Movement Against Standardized Testing Grows, and More</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>In today's On the News segment:</strong> The NRA's enemies list includes major health, education and law enforcement professional organizations, 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=qKe5%2BqgaiSd5YUmZTa90iyGawxJTCkLS"><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=1hWwuITRZ0QpOWmv5aq0oZXDrWXe7zqf"><strong>Was Chuck Hagel "Just Plain Bad" in His Confirmation Hearing?</strong></a></p>
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