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Immigrants and African-Americans Unite to Transform the Face of
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t r u t h o u t | 02.16
Charging Through the Archway of History: Immigrants and African-Americans Unite to Transform the Face of Labor and the Power of Community
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/14540-charging-through-the-archway-of-history-immigrants-and-african-americans-unite-to-transform-the-face-of-labor-and-the-power-of-community
Paul Ortiz, Truthout: A budding coalition of immigrants and African-Americans - modeled on the outstanding community- and labor-organizing example of Culinary Workers Union Local 226 - is potentially the largest progressive force in America - one capable of transforming the trajectory of US history.
Targeted Killing White Paper Leaked to NBC News Turned Over to Truthout by DOJ in Response to a Six-Month-Old FOIA Request Four Days Later
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/14585-targeted-killing-white-paper-leaked-to-nbc-news-turned-over-to-truthout-by-doj-in-response-to-a-six-month-old-foia-request-four-days-later
Truthout Staff, Truthout: A leaked document laid out the Obama administration's legal case for assassinating US citizens abroad who align themselves with al-Qaeda or "associated forces." The "white paper" appeared to be one of many documents first sought by Truthout under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request last summer.
Four States Introduce Keystone XL Resolutions, Lifting Language From ALEC and TransCanada
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/14592-four-states-introduce-keystone-xl-resolutions-lifting-language-from-alec-and-transcanada
Brendan Fischer, PR Watch: The identical language of the proposals and the similarity to ALEC and TransCanada talking points cannot be a coincidence. It is further proof that some legislators are doing the bidding of corporate interests rather than the people that elected them.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Facebook Will Pay No Taxes, but Will Be Getting a Tax Refund of $429 Million, and More
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/14593-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-facebook-will-pay-no-taxes-but-will-be-getting-a-tax-refund-of-429-million-and-more
In today's On the News segment: Facebook made over $1 billion in US profits in 2012, but they won't be paying a single penny in federal or state income taxes; forty Republican Senators filibustered Chuck Hagel's Secretary of State nomination yesterday; Obama appointed two of the nation's top election lawyers to a new presidential commission, charged with finding ways to streamline the election process; and more.
The Queer Case Against Prisons
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/14335-the-queer-case-against-prisons
Toshio Meronek, Truthout: Toshio Meronek's review of Prisons Will Not Protect You highlights the emphasis by the book's contributors that the Corrections Department isn't in the business of correcting oppression.
Meet the 102-Year-Old Face of Voter Suppression
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/14595-meet-the-102-year-old-face-of-voter-suppression
Thom Hartmann, The Daily Take: It's time to take on ALEC and the billionaires and the Republican party, and work to make sure that every American citizen who's eligible to vote can easily and safely do so, knowing that their vote will be counted. Anything less is simply un-American.
Why the Violence Against Women Act Is Crucial for Native American Women
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/14601-why-the-violence-against-women-act-is-crucial-for-native-american-women
Winona LaDuke, AlterNet: Up until Tuesday, Republicans had proposed amendments to strip Native American rights and jurisdiction over non-Native perpetrators of violence on the reservation.
Not In Our Backyard: Fighting Pollution in Richmond, California
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/14596-not-in-our-backyard-fighting-pollution-in-richmond-california
Jen Chien, National Radio Project: Richmond is one of the lowest-income communities in the Bay Area. It's also one of the most toxic. Now community activists in this heavily polluted area are coming together to fight for environmental justice.
Hemp Is Harmless, a Potential Economic Miracle, and Still Illegal in America, but the Tide Seems to Be Turning
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/14594-hemp-is-harmless-a-potential-economic-miracle-and-still-illegal-in-america-but-the-tide-seems-to-be-turning
Steven Wishnia, AlterNet: Powerful politicians across the country are pushing to bring hemp back. Despite the federal ban on growing hemp, the industry has grown, but challenges to making it thrive exist.
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G20 Pledge: No Currency War
Read the Article at CNN
http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/16/news/economy/g20-currencies/
Coroner: Dorner Likely Killed Himself
Read the Article at the Associated Press
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/dorner-hiding-nearby-condo-manhunt-18516876
Walmart Stocks Crash
Read the Article at Bloomberg
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-15/wal-mart-executives-sweat-slow-february-start-in-e-mails.html?cmpid=yhoo
Immigration Reform: Who Could Be Left Out?
Read the Article at New America Media
http://newamericamedia.org/2013/02/immigration-reform-who-could-be-left-out.php
The US Military Invented a Medal for Drone "Pilots"?
Read the Article at AlterNet
http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/us-military-invented-medal-drone-pilots?akid=10064.1084699.bhwndJ&rd=1&src=newsletter795617&t=10
Obama Addresses Gun Violence, Economy in Chicago
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-obama-chicago-violence-20130215,0,2219119.story
Targeted Killings: A Legal History
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http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/targeted_killings_a_legal_history_20130214/
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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>Paul Ortiz, Truthout:</strong> A budding coalition of immigrants and African-Americans - modeled on the outstanding community- and labor-organizing example of Culinary Workers Union Local 226 - is potentially the largest progressive force in America - one capable of transforming the trajectory of US history.</p>
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