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Will Ohio Be Fracking's Radioactive Dumping Ground?
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Will Ohio Be Fracking's Radioactive Dumping Ground?
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16751-will-ohio-be-frackings-radioactive-dumping-ground
Mike Ludwig, Truthout: Environmentalists and many other Ohio natives are hoping that their Senate will enforce stricter restrictions on big oil corporations who want to dump toxic waste from fracking mines deep underground.
America's Secret Fukushima Poisoning the Bread Basket of the World
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16752-americas-secret-fukushima-poisoning-the-bread-basket-of-the-world
Margaret Flowers and Kevin Zeese, Truthout: Open uranium mines are leaking radiation, destroying the lands of the Navajo Nation and poisoning its people. Most disturbing is that it has been this way for years.
Demonstrations Rock Istanbul
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16787-demonstrations-rock-istanbul
Jacob Resneck, Occupy.com: A single "Occupy-style" sit-in at Gezi Park has sparked another flurry of protests in Turkey. While the government claims citizens are content, a failing economy with over half the population making below minimum wage might explain the people's unrest.
Student Loans on the Cheap
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/16781-student-loans-on-the-cheap
Dean Baker, Truthout: Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill to allow students to borrow loans at a reduced rate is a flawed plan, but given the economic and political atmosphere, it might just have to work.
Last of the New Deal Liberals: Sen. Frank Lautenberg
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/16795-last-of-the-new-deal-liberals-senator-frank-lautenberg
The Daily Take, The Thom Hartmann Program: Sen. Frank Lautenberg, last Senate member to remember the Great War, passed away this week. He was a man who constantly reminded others to learn from the mistakes of the past; now it seems his legacy is lost.
China Benefits From Bush's Folly
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/16788-robert-scheer-china-benefits-from-bushs-folly
Robert Scheer, Truthdig: As China continues to reap the benefits from Iraq's booming oil fields, Americans continue to suffer from the economic damage of Bush's so called "war on terror."
On the News with Thom Hartmann: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Wastes Taxpayers' Money for Re-Election, and More
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16796-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-new-jersey-governor-chris-christie-wastes-tax-payers-money-for-reelection-and-more
In today's On the News segment: Obama announced his choices for the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will spend millions of taxpayers' money in special election, Connecticut becomes the first state to pass legislation demanding GMO labeling and more.
American Fascism: Ralph Nader Decries How Big Business Has Taken Control of the US Government
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16792-american-fascism-ralph-nader-decries-how-big-business-has-taken-control-of-the-us-government
Amy Goodman and Aaron Mate, Democracy NOW!: Former presidential candidate Ralph Nader speaks on how big business has turned America into an "advanced Third World," and asks the people: what if any, is the breaking point?
The Cloudy Skies Corporations Want to Sell You
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/16789-the-cloudy-skies-corporations-want-to-sell-you
Alfredo Lopez, Portside: While many people are moving their computer storage to the infamous "cloud" technology, privacy clauses put your information at risk every time the FBI comes knocking for your files.
Progressives Flock to Ed Markey's Senate Campaign Despite Hawkish Record
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16773-progressives-flock-to-ed-markeys-senate-campaign-despite-hawkish-record
Stephen Zunes, Truthout: Democratic Congressman Ed Markey of Massachusetts campaigns for John Kerry's vacant seat in the Senate with the support of many progressive groups despite his openly conservative views on war in the Middle East and a questionable stance on human rights.
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Widening Economic Inequality in United States Is a Deliberate Result of Government Policy, New Study Finds
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/18006-widening-economic-inequality-in-united-states-is-a-deliberate-result-of-government-policy-new-study-finds
Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: Income redistribution in the United States has resulted from deliberate government policy. However, the redistribution has gone in only one direction, toward the wealthiest, who have thrived even as the the rest of America struggles.
The Bradley Manning Enemy List
Read the Article at The New Yorker
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/closeread/2013/06/the-bradley-manning-enemy-list.html
Too High To Fail: Inside Denver's Weed Boom
Read the Article at Rolling Stone
http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/too-high-to-fail-inside-denvers-weed-boom-20130605
Lives in the Balance While America's Prison Profiteers Rake in Massive Profits
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/18005-lives-in-the-balance-while-america-s-prison-profiteers-rake-in-massive-profits
US Appeals Judge Accused of Racial Bias Over Speech
Read the Article at Talking Points Memo
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/us-appeals-judge-accused-of-racial-bias-over?ref=fpblg
The Permanence of Permanent War
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/18007-the-permanence-of-permanent-war
SEAL Team 6 Veteran Comes Out as Transgender
Read the Article at Salon
http://www.salon.com/2013/06/03/what_a_transgender_womans_navy_seal_past_could_mean_for_the_military/
Mexico Celebrates "Carnival of Corn" and Rejects Monsanto
Read the Article at The Americas Program
http://www.cipamericas.org/archives/9636
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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 Ludwig, Truthout:</strong> Environmentalists and many other Ohio natives are hoping that their Senate will enforce stricter restrictions on big oil corporations who want to dump toxic waste from fracking mines deep underground.</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=z9ohg6RWcl3UkDpp6GvMUpGeW5EkbgYA"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </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.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=VbjE8Gqz%2Bktx2NCUBQw9uJGeW5EkbgYA"><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>Alfredo Lopez, Portside:</strong> While many people are moving their computer storage to the infamous "cloud" technology, privacy clauses put your information at risk every time the FBI comes knocking for your files.</p>
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