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Mike Lofgren | America's Three-Tiered Justice System
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t r u t h o u t | 03.20
Mike Lofgren | America's Three-Tiered Justice System
http://truth-out.org/news/item/15178-americas-three-tiered-justice-system
Mike Lofgren, Truthout: Big shots are above the law, the government now admits, but a three-tiered justice system has Congress churning out new bills to keep the prison industry booming.
Detroit Citizens Prepare to Fight Their Corporate Master
http://truth-out.org/news/item/15217-detroit-citizens-prepare-to-fight-their-corporate-master
Mark Vorpahl, Occupy.com: With the appointment of an Emergency Financial Manager, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is transforming Detroit into an occupied colony within the state. What is needed is a social movement that will unite labor and civil rights organizations.
The Iraq War and Moral Injury
http://truth-out.org/news/item/15218-the-iraq-war-and-moral-injury
H. Patricia Hynes, Truthout: Just after the tenth anniversary of the start of the Iraq War, Hynes takes on the pernicious and enduring legacies of the conflict: erosion of civil liberties and media independence, bloated debt and PTSD in the United States; civilian casualties and irredeemable cultural and infrastructural damage in Iraq.
Access to Health Care, Basic Necessities a Matter of Life or Debt
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/15191-access-to-health-care-basic-necessities-a-matter-of-life-or-debt
Margaret Flowers and Kevin Zeese, Truthout: Examining the argument that "medical and other debt shouldn't exist because debt is part of a rigged system of mafia capitalism that extracts wealth from people who are trying to meet their basic needs."
On April 16, Let Experts Who Did On-the-Ground Research in Pakistan Testify About the Drone Strikes
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/15233-on-april-16-let-experts-who-did-on-the-ground-research-in-pakistan-testify-about-the-drone-strikes
Robert Naiman, Truthout: The upcoming hearing on the constitutionality of drone strike policy will be historic. Testimony must include the voices of people who know the issue firsthand.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Bill Meant to Strengthen Gun Regulations Could Turn Into One That Actually Enhances Guns Rights, and More
http://truth-out.org/news/item/15236-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-the-bill-meant-to-strengthen-gun-regulations-could-turn-into-one-that-actually-enhances-guns-rights-and-more
In today's On the News segment: The bill the Senate is voting on next month to strengthen gun regulations could turn into one that actually enhances guns rights; nearly every state in our nation has reduced funding for public universities; the Westboro Baptist Church has a new neighbor, and more.
New York's Police Union Worked With the NYPD to Set Arrest and Summons Quotas
http://truth-out.org/news/item/15219-new-yorks-police-union-worked-with-the-nypd-to-set-arrest-and-summons-quotas
Ross Tuttle, The Nation: Patrolmen explained that the pressure from superiors to meet quota goals has caused some officers to seek out or even manufacture arrests to avoid department retaliation.
Al Gore: My Vision of the Future
http://truth-out.org/progressivepicks/item/15216-the-iraq-war-wouldnt-have-happened-under-president-al-gore-thats-for-sure
Al Gore, Random House Books: In his latest book, The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change, Al Gore offers a futurist manifesto. As with most chroniclers of the human condition and the debate over the challenges ahead for our species, Gore has his advocates and detractors.
How the Media Fueled the War in Iraq
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/15234-how-the-media-fueled-the-war-in-iraq
The Daily Take, The Thom Hartmann Show: For its compliance in fueling the war in Iraq, the US media owes us - and the people of Iraq - an apology, and we must make sure this sort of thing never happens again.
Fukushima Rescue Mission Lasting Legacy: Radioactive Contamination of Nearly 70,000 Americans
http://truth-out.org/news/item/15231-fukushima-rescue-mission-lasting-legacy-radioactive-contamination-of-nearly-70000-americans
Roger Witherspoon, Japan Focus: Who are the victims of Japan's Fukushima meltdown? In addition to the thousands of Japanese citizens who paid a heavy price, US servicemen and women of Operation Tomodachi were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation with little preparation or protection.
Greece: The Crisis Behind the Crisis and the Challenges Facing the Left
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/15232-greece-the-crisis-behind-the-crisis-and-the-challenges-facing-the-left
C.J. Polychroniou, Truthout: Neoliberal policies created a disaster in the country now shredded by austerity measures. The Syriza party and the Greek left have much work ahead if they are to build a just and sustainable economic and social order.
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Animal Slaughter Industry Making It Illegal to Show You Cruelty, Including Veal Calves Skinned Alive
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17872-animal-slaughter-industry-making-it-illegal-to-show-you-cruelty-including-veal-calves-skinned-alive
Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: Once again, the US Constitution is being sold off to the highest bidder. The meat and poultry industry is turning the right to expose animal cruelty into a terrorist crime.
Colorado Governor Signs Landmark Gun-Control Bills
Read the Article at NBC
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/20/17387348-colorado-gov-hickenlooper-signs-landmark-gun-control-bills?lite
The Paul Ryan Magical Mystery Chop, Dice and Slice Budget
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17871-the-paul-ryan-magical-mystery-chop-dice-and-slice-budget
For the GOP, It's Not Just the Message That Needs Changing
Read the Article at The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/20/opinion/for-the-gop-its-not-just-the-message.html?ref=todayspaper&_r=0
Forty Years Behind on Sick-Leave Policy, but Catching Up
Read the Article at The American Prospect
http://prospect.org/article/forty-years-behind-sick-leave-policy-catching
Why It Sucks to Be Stopped and Frisked in New York City
Read the Article at Colorlines
http://colorlines.com/archives/2013/03/heres_why_new_york_citys_stop-and-frisk_trial_is_really_important.html
Obama Administration to Shift Drone Program from CIA to Pentagon
Read the Article at The Daily Beast
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/03/19/exclusive-no-more-drones-for-cia.html
US Government Backtracks on Graphic Cigarette Warnings
Read the Article at Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/20/usa-tobacco-idUSL1N0CBGXZ20130320
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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>Once again, the US Constitution is being sold off to the highest bidder. The meat and poultry industry is turning the right to expose animal cruelty into a terrorist crime.</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 Paul Ryan Magical Mystery Chop, Dice and Slice Budget</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>For the GOP, It's Not Just the Message That Needs Changing</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>Mike Lofgren, Truthout:</strong> Big shots are above the law, the government now admits, but a three-tiered justice system has Congress churning out new bills to keep the prison industry booming.</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=Vxbzgs%2B0Tz%2F7NknnaupF8%2FN0VhLpjfHO"><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=29mc99tyfLGiSO7TkbuL5vN0VhLpjfHO"><strong>Detroit Citizens Prepare to Fight Their Corporate Master</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 Vorpahl, Occupy.com:</strong> With the appointment of an Emergency Financial Manager, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is transforming Detroit into an occupied colony within the state. What is needed is a social movement that will unite labor and civil rights organizations.</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=AsMPWw1KMWu7zO%2Fwm9ztqfN0VhLpjfHO"><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>H. Patricia Hynes, Truthout:</strong> Just after the tenth anniversary of the start of the Iraq War, Hynes takes on the pernicious and enduring legacies of the conflict: erosion of civil liberties and media independence, bloated debt and PTSD in the United States; civilian casualties and irredeemable cultural and infrastructural damage in Iraq.</p>
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<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=12%2FOZPTsbIdJqjgl81repvN0VhLpjfHO"><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=jT8tsCq%2F5jwysDVNzsbTevN0VhLpjfHO"><strong>On April 16, Let Experts Who Did On-the-Ground Research in Pakistan Testify About the Drone Strikes</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>Robert Naiman, Truthout:</strong> The upcoming hearing on the constitutionality of drone strike policy will be historic. Testimony must include the voices of people who know the issue firsthand.</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=aZBrB4%2FDffRYdsaXTrEjD%2FN0VhLpjfHO"><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=fhEN%2FYgiQAmruF7Dut7EPPN0VhLpjfHO"><strong>On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Bill Meant to Strengthen Gun Regulations Could Turn Into One That Actually Enhances Guns Rights, 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 bill the Senate is voting on next month to strengthen gun regulations could turn into one that actually enhances guns rights; nearly every state in our nation has reduced funding for public universities; the Westboro Baptist Church has a new neighbor, 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=hcmQBisCGBYJHWEPvD7wtPN0VhLpjfHO"><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=FStoc7DnnF7w8nuQibUdCvN0VhLpjfHO"><strong>New York's Police Union Worked With the NYPD to Set Arrest and Summons Quotas</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>Ross Tuttle, The Nation:</strong> Patrolmen explained that the pressure from superiors to meet quota goals has caused some officers to seek out or even manufacture arrests to avoid department retaliation.</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=FJ%2FyJPK%2FeJO8RSkVHzbj7vN0VhLpjfHO"><strong>Watch the Video and 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=w1Ssbvs1luqxSAE9Kd3EW%2FN0VhLpjfHO"><strong>Al Gore: My Vision of the Future</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>Al Gore, Random House Books:</strong> In his latest book, <em>The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change</em>, Al Gore offers a futurist manifesto. As with most chroniclers of the human condition and the debate over the challenges ahead for our species, Gore has his advocates and detractors.</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=pGJq6jY4b84LrNf9pgc%2FrfN0VhLpjfHO"><strong>Read the Excerpt</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=xpgNUoA2WAPpl5I0nyKz1HMDv%2BLhCLV4"><strong>How the Media Fueled the War in Iraq</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>The Daily Take, The Thom Hartmann Show:</strong> For its compliance in fueling the war in Iraq, the US media owes us - and the people of Iraq - an apology, and we must make sure this sort of thing never happens again.</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=Ro1JXy%2Brns3AgFa5%2Bk11kfN0VhLpjfHO"><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=jR9k6QVDP8%2BWB0nKio%2BCzHMDv%2BLhCLV4"><strong>Fukushima Rescue Mission Lasting Legacy: Radioactive Contamination of Nearly 70,000 Americans</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>Roger Witherspoon, Japan Focus:</strong> Who are the victims of Japan’s Fukushima meltdown? In addition to the thousands of Japanese citizens who paid a heavy price, US servicemen and women of Operation Tomodachi were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation with little preparation or protection.</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=PUz%2B3dVqy7CW08zzR7iiDvN0VhLpjfHO"><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=JBdfTLtzJYF9P%2FJWkZH0vPN0VhLpjfHO"><strong>Greece: The Crisis Behind the Crisis and the Challenges Facing the Left</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>C.J. Polychroniou, Truthout:</strong> Neoliberal policies created a disaster in the country now shredded by austerity measures. The Syriza party and the Greek left have much work ahead if they are to build a just and sustainable economic and social order.</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=6LhG%2Bu%2BgVJytOCLBCtS2h%2FN0VhLpjfHO"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </p>
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