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For Real Economic Recovery, Government Must Stop Favoring Banks
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For Real Economic Recovery, Government Must Stop Favoring Banks Over Homeowners
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/16631-housing-crisis-continues-government-favors-banks-over-people
Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers, Truthout: The crisis of foreclosure and lost wealth is not over, but changes in policy that the federal and local governments may implement could forestall further losses and allow the economy to begin a real recovery.
Is the Monsanto Protest the Next Salt March?
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/16633-is-the-monsanto-protest-the-next-salt-march
Stephanie Van Hook and Michael Nagler, Metta Center for Nonviolence: If we learn from past, and in some cases, recent experiences, we will be planting seeds in the minds of questioners far more potent than the engineered monstrosities of Monsanto.
Collateral Consequences Weighed for Corporations, Not for Individuals
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/16640-collateral-consequences-weighed-for-corporations-not-for-individuals
Russell Mokhiber, Corporate Crime Reporter: The corporate crime lobby has marinated the justice system and morphed our criminal justice system from one that was meant to deliver equal justice for all to one where corporate criminals reign supreme.
Paul Krugman | An Irresponsible Austerity Narrative Endures
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/16643-an-irresponsible-austerity-narrative-endures
Paul Krugman, Krugman & Co.: Measured income is being inflated by foreign companies with no real activity in Ireland that, nonetheless, find ways to make profits materialize in a low-tax jurisdiction. A new report suggests that the problem is bigger than realized.
We Need to Kill the Double-Standard
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/16657-we-need-to-kill-the-double-standard
The Daily Take, The Thom Hartmann Program: We have two criminal justice systems in America: one for the wealthy elite, corporations and big banks, and a second one for everyone else. Banksters need to be held accountable and not just receive a slap on the wrist when they've done wrong.
Why America Needs an "Education Spring"
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/16652-why-america-needs-an-education-spring
Jeff Bryant, Campaign for America's Future: When political leaders push policies that have no track record of success and are obviously senseless, then skeptical audiences are bound to question the intent of the policies.
The Average CEO Made $9.7 Million in 2012
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/16655-the-average-ceo-made-97-million-in-2012
Judy Molland, Care2: While the average CEO makes $9.7 million annually, nearly 50 million Americans are barely surviving. Income inequality in the US is actually higher than at any other time in modern history since the Great Depression.
Confused About Genocide in Guatemala? Apparently You're Not Alone
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/16653-confused-about-genocide-in-guatemala-apparently-youre-not-alone
Laura Powell, Council on Hemispheric Affairs: Denying that genocide took place in Guatemala, given the overwhelming evidence to the contrary, raises grave questions over the motives of those challenging the grim reality that the "Silent Genocide" did, in fact, occur.
Another Bridge Falls - Fixing Infrastructure Fixes Jobs and Deficits
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/16644-another-bridge-falls-fixing-infrastructure-fixes-jobs-and-deficits
Dave Johnson, Campaign for America's Future: Fixing our infrastructure isn't "government spending"; it is investment in ourselves because after we fix or build a bridge, we have the bridge - and all the things that does for the economy.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Walmart Pleaded Guilty to Criminal Charges of Dumping Hazardous Fertilizers and Chemicals in Two States, and More
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/16658-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-walmart-pleaded-guilty-to-criminal-charges-of-dumping-hazardous-fertilizers-and-chemicals-in-two-states-and-more
In today's On the News segment: Yesterday, Walmart pleaded guilty to criminal charges of dumping hazardous fertilizers and chemicals in California and Missouri; several Democratic state lawmakers are facing recall petitions because of their votes for stronger gun control; Facebook has pledged to remove anti-women hate speech; and more.
The Discontent of Our Winter: Are Reliable Seasons Gone for Good?
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/16654-the-discontent-of-our-winter-are-reliable-seasons-gone-for-good
Sandra Steingraber, Orion Magazine: Activist and scientist Sandra Steingraber reflects on the world her children inherited and her role in preventing a dying planet.
TRUTHOUT'S BUZZFLASH DAILY HEADLINES
Senate Republicans Want to Destroy the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Elizabeth Warren Created
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17992-senate-republicans-want-to-destroy-the-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-cfpb-elizabeth-warren-created
Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: Elizabeth Warren created a consumer protection agency and went on to become senator. Now Senate Republicans are trying to destroy the CFPB.
Colorado Governor Signs Bill Ending Marijuana Prohibition in State, Enacting Amendment 64
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17993-colorado-governor-signs-bill-ending-marijuana-prohibition-in-state-enacting-amendment-64
Cambodian Workers Hurt in Nike Factory Clash
Read the Article at The Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/27/cambodian-workers-hurt-nike-factory-clash
Michele "Hypnotized and Receiving Messages From Mars" Bachmann Won't Run for Re-Election
Read the Article at The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rep-bachmann-will-not-run-in-2014/2013/05/29/eba51652-c840-11e2-8da7-d274bc611a47_story.html?wpisrc=nl_politics
Walmart Workers Launch First-Ever "Prolonged Strikes" Today
Read the Article at The Nation
http://www.thenation.com/blog/174551/walmart-workers-launch-first-ever-prolonged-strikes-today#
Supreme Court Gives Inmates More Leeway to Challenge Convictions
Read the Article at The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/supreme-court-gives-inmates-more-leeway-to-challenge-convictions/2013/05/28/f144e6a0-c7aa-11e2-9245-773c0123c027_story.html?wpisrc=nl_politics
Circumventing Transparency: Pennsylvania's Latest Shell Game to Protect Big Energy
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/17994-circumventing-transparency-pennsylvania-s-latest-shell-game-to-protect-big-energy
Noam Chomsky: The Kind of Anarchism I Believe in, and What's Wrong With Libertarians
Read the Article at AlterNet
http://www.alternet.org/civil-liberties/noam-chomsky-kind-anarchism-i-believe-and-whats-wrong-libertarians?akid=10498.1084699.VD9dBv&rd=1&src=newsletter846979&t=5
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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>The Daily Take, The Thom Hartmann Program:</strong> We have two criminal justice systems in America: one for the wealthy elite, corporations and big banks, and a second one for everyone else. Banksters need to be held accountable and not just receive a slap on the wrist when they've done wrong.</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.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=%2FsO81j7gb5g9eMtSvEREsMT6JnMyTky1"><strong>Why America Needs an "Education Spring"</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>Jeff Bryant, Campaign for America's Future:</strong> When political leaders push policies that have no track record of success and are obviously senseless, then skeptical audiences are bound to question the intent of the policies.</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.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=x5wDQBKAZ7T6Y3Qp7S6It8T6JnMyTky1"><strong>The Average CEO Made $9.7 Million in 2012</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>Judy Molland, Care2:</strong> While the average CEO makes $9.7 million annually, nearly 50 million Americans are barely surviving. Income inequality in the US is actually higher than at any other time in modern history since the Great Depression.</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.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=mFBNzwHOZARbIHtTrED3U8T6JnMyTky1"><strong>Confused About Genocide in Guatemala? Apparently You're Not Alone</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>Laura Powell, Council on Hemispheric Affairs:</strong> Denying that genocide took place in Guatemala, given the overwhelming evidence to the contrary, raises grave questions over the motives of those challenging the grim reality that the "Silent Genocide" did, in fact, occur.</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.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=p2GLKKqnQ7%2BITVX%2FGKfub8T6JnMyTky1"><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.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=xyktDDW50xX88Nx%2B8IY2cMT6JnMyTky1"><strong>Another Bridge Falls - Fixing Infrastructure Fixes Jobs and Deficits</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>Dave Johnson, Campaign for America's Future:</strong> Fixing our infrastructure isn't "government spending"; it is investment in ourselves because after we fix or build a bridge, we have the bridge - and all the things that does for the economy.</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.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=q7FQtdy%2FAu%2F7M5iEQQTcucT6JnMyTky1"><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.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=lL1VMtj46ELD84m1BKgyLcT6JnMyTky1"><strong>On the News With Thom Hartmann: Walmart Pleaded Guilty to Criminal Charges of Dumping Hazardous Fertilizers and Chemicals in Two States, 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> Yesterday, Walmart pleaded guilty to criminal charges of dumping hazardous fertilizers and chemicals in California and Missouri; several Democratic state lawmakers are facing recall petitions because of their votes for stronger gun control; Facebook has pledged to remove anti-women hate speech; and more.</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.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=PPUkfAs12D0Ud3GQ%2BYNksMT6JnMyTky1"><strong>The Discontent of Our Winter: Are Reliable Seasons Gone for Good?</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>Sandra Steingraber, Orion Magazine:</strong> Activist and scientist Sandra Steingraber reflects on the world her children inherited and her role in preventing a dying planet.</p>
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