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Financial Totalitarianism: The Economic, Political, Social and
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t r u t h o u t | 06.12
Financial Totalitarianism: The Economic, Political, Social and Cultural Rule of Speculative Capital
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16911-financial-totalitarianism-the-economic-political-social-and-cultural-rule-of-speculative-capital
Max Haiven, Truthout: The revelation that key legislation for banking regulation was in fact drafted by Citigroup proves that the lack of change since the 2008 economic crash is no accident.
The Imperialist and Racist Origins of the Guantanamo Penal Colony
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16924-the-imperialist-and-racist-origins-of-the-guantnamo-penal-colony
Adam Hudson, Truthout: The roots of the US acquisition of its naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where military commissions will be held this month for Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have major implications for the prison and the entire global war on terror.
The Trade Deal Scam
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16918-the-trade-deal-scam
Dean Baker, Truthout: The Obama administration is shifting its trade agreements with Latin America, East Asia and Europe. Unfortunately, only a few key people will profit, once again leaving behind US citizens and most residents of the partner countries.
Senate Begins Debate on Immigration Reform Bill
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16925-senate-begins-debate-on-immigration-reform-bill
Mike Ludwig, Truthout: The Senate voted yesterday to begin discussions on the 1,000-page immigration reform bill. Much of the debate on the legislation is likely to center on the rising deaths and kidnappings along the borderlands.
Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers | History Teaches That We Have the Power to Transform the Nation
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16934-history-teaches-that-we-have-the-power-to-transform-the-nation
Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers, Truthout: Modern mass movements in the last 100 years have proven that collective nonviolent resistance across diverse segments of society is the most effective means for change. The rule of money is a powerful opponent of democracy, but people power can transform the country in ways that today we can only imagine.
Frackademia: University of Tennessee Set to Lease Forest for Fracking, Enriching Governor's Family
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16923-frackademia-university-of-tennessee-set-to-lease-forest-for-fracking-enriching-governors-family
Steve Horn, DeSmogBlog: University of Tennessee is leasing land to Big Oil in the name of "scientific research." While the move is unfortunate for the people who live near the site, it is very fortunate for the governor's family, who will reap big benefits from this venture.
We're Prepared to Accept an Apology From Exxon & Lawmakers ...
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16933-were-prepared-to-accept-an-apology-from-exxon-lawmakers
The Daily Take, The Thom Hartmann Program: Congressional Freshman Jim Bridenstine (R-Oklahoma) demands an apology from president Obama for investing federal funds in climate research - a stance, no doubt, that Bridenstine's Big Oil campaign contributors can agree with.
Austerity Is Dead - So Can We Fix the Infrastructure NOW?
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/16920-austerity-is-dead-so-can-we-fix-the-infrastructure-now
Dave Johnson, Campaign for America's Future: The aftermath of austerity measures during the euro crisis has prompted the popular phrase "austerity is dead." Now that the obvious has been stated, we must focus on increasing employment and improving the infrastructure.
Banks Profiting From Overdraft Coverage Plans, Federal Agency Says
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16922-banks-profiting-from-overdraft-coverage-plans-federal-agency-says
Lindsay Wise, McClatchy Newspapers: A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveals that customers who pay for overdraft protection end up paying higher fees than those without protection - one more example of big banks draining their customers in the name of profit.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Democratic Congressman From California Attempts to Put an End to Perpetual War, and More
http://truth-out.org/news/item/16932-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-democratic-congressman-from-ca-attempts-to-put-an-end-to-perpetual-war-and-more
In today's On the News segment: Republicans pander to their pro-life base with an anti-abortion bill; Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are suing the government for funds lost during the 2008 bailout; Hillary Clinton joints Twitter, and more.
TRUTHOUT'S BUZZFLASH DAILY HEADLINES
Yet Another Big Money Financial Scandal: Five Traders Say Foreign Currency Exchange Rates Rigged
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/18024-yet-another-big-money-financial-scandal-five-traders-say-foreign-currency-exchange-rates-rigge
Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: Another scandal is brewing among the financial institutions too big to fail. Imagine that!
Making Alberto Gonzales Look Good
Read the Article at The New York Times
http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/11/making-alberto-gonzales-look-good/?hp
ACLU Sues, Tech Giants Ask Permission to Publish Government Data Requests
Read the Article at MSNBC
http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/06/11/google-asks-permission-to-publish-government-data-requests/
A Silver Lining in the IRS Hulabaloo?
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/18023-a-silver-lining-in-the-irs-hulabaloo
In Dropping Opposition to Plan B, US Joins Small Group of Nations
Read the Article at The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/in-dropping-opposition-to-plan-b-us-joins-small-group-of-nations/2013/06/11/24bfab5e-d2c4-11e2-8cbe-1bcbee06f8f8_story.html?wpisrc=nl_headlines
Betting Against the Future: How Industry Loses When Interns Go Unpaid
Read the Article at ProPublica
https://www.propublica.org/article/how-industry-loses-when-interns-go-unpaid/
Former Obama Chief of Staff Exploring Illinois Governor Bid
Read the Article at Talking Points Memo
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/former-obama-chief-of-staff-launches-exploratory-committee?ref=fpb
Is Marriage Equality Almost Here? Six Possible Outcomes of the DOMA and Prop 8 Cases
Read the Article at RH Reality Check
http://action.rhrealitycheck.org/page/m/4e70a195/1d686348/1f53ab14/7cb641b4/726610435/VEsA/
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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>Yet Another Big Money Financial Scandal: Five Traders Say Foreign Currency Exchange Rates Rigged
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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>Another scandal is brewing among the financial institutions too big to fail. Imagine that!</p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=VTD%2FhY1nW0oOZQQQ1%2F7f%2F%2FaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><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>Making Alberto Gonzales Look Good</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=u8PWQd3846QmOsBRr6aINfaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article at The New York 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>ACLU Sues, Tech Giants Ask Permission to Publish Government Data Requests</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=0AWj%2ByoU8jigoUGCJwgiE%2FaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article at MSNBC</strong></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>A Silver Lining in the IRS Hulabaloo?</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=bkPTIcru%2FU1IdcAtA8XCso1eCrWtGFpI" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article at BuzzFlash</strong></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>In Dropping Opposition to Plan B, US Joins Small Group of Nations</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=z7aOukzeymiHMdo3LygpXPaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article at The Washington 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>Betting Against the Future: How Industry Loses When Interns Go Unpaid</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=S%2FKR6ey6XZWJBbfRsU4jGfaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article at ProPublica</strong></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 110%; color: #000000 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Former Obama Chief of Staff Exploring Illinois Governor Bid</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=vI5zSkxKZnBp%2BmcFdIwYrPaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><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>Is Marriage Equality Almost Here? Six Possible Outcomes of the DOMA and Prop 8 Cases</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 0.1em 0;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=EV0PCpKo0u5HY%2BWCFML%2FpPaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article at RH Reality Check</strong></a></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 href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=AS%2FsM%2BLtN33orUYhvxCU7vaJp9csDlXc"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Financial Totalitarianism: The Economic, Political, Social and Cultural Rule of Speculative Capital</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>Max Haiven, Truthout:</strong> The revelation that key legislation for banking regulation was in fact drafted by Citigroup proves that the lack of change since the 2008 economic crash is no accident.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=Veg3L%2F9e81wI9Sx%2Fo5owbfaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><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 href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=TKJAGilAKc9ZWKgCn0dTWPaJp9csDlXc"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>The Imperialist and Racist Origins of the Guantanamo Penal Colony</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>Adam Hudson, Truthout:</strong> The roots of the US acquisition of its naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where military commissions will be held this month for Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have major implications for the prison and the entire global war on terror.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=f7VMqyJ3LFvOmsT45OKp241eCrWtGFpI" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><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 href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=LKOoh2UGkHNFpz36LY1ioo1eCrWtGFpI"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>The Trade Deal Scam</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> The Obama administration is shifting its trade agreements with Latin America, East Asia and Europe. Unfortunately, only a few key people will profit, once again leaving behind US citizens and most residents of the partner countries.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=6CQLH29ozy5tSWoG%2BntLu%2FaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><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 href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=K9hzhM4F6EEBiySQay0EOvaJp9csDlXc"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Senate Begins Debate on Immigration Reform Bill</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>Mike Ludwig, Truthout:</strong> The Senate voted yesterday to begin discussions on the 1,000-page immigration reform bill. Much of the debate on the legislation is likely to center on the rising deaths and kidnappings along the borderlands.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=5kcdKWIgzKHpJF0YlUVthvaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><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 href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=F%2BqhKg8qma3ZQ1H9bW4hhPaJp9csDlXc"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers | History Teaches That We Have the Power to Transform the Nation</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>Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers, Truthout:</strong> Modern mass movements in the last 100 years have proven that collective nonviolent resistance across diverse segments of society is the most effective means for change. The rule of money is a powerful opponent of democracy, but people power can transform the country in ways that today we can only imagine.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=ZjnRn84QgEjP8eOqfVau9PaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><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 href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=qVQ5rF8SXmiSUwOoHVtisjmbW%2B%2BqUHU9"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Frackademia: University of Tennessee Set to Lease Forest for Fracking, Enriching Governor's Family</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>Steve Horn, DeSmogBlog:</strong> University of Tennessee is leasing land to Big Oil in the name of "scientific research." While the move is unfortunate for the people who live near the site, it is very fortunate for the governor's family, who will reap big benefits from this venture.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=6bHDk4Azjm4OXNcI%2FN%2F64faJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><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 href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=PTkVU3nUKNFzW18l3x%2B%2FFfaJp9csDlXc"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>We're Prepared to Accept an Apology From Exxon & Lawmakers ...</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 Program:</strong> Congressional Freshman Jim Bridenstine (R-Oklahoma) demands an apology from president Obama for investing federal funds in climate research - a stance, no doubt, that Bridenstine's Big Oil campaign contributors can agree with.</p>
<p style="margin: .2em 0 1em 2em;font-size: 90%;color: #454242 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=Hm12zNDR8V1dGQwtNpZwSPaJp9csDlXc" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><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 href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=vq2OTpkc8OhHwejxzmEAjvaJp9csDlXc"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Austerity Is Dead - So Can We Fix the Infrastructure NOW?</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>Lindsay Wise, McClatchy Newspapers:</strong> A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveals that customers who pay for overdraft protection end up paying higher fees than those without protection - one more example of big banks draining their customers in the name of profit.</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 href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=DVllxQ0Zz32gH0G9Ov%2FEQo1eCrWtGFpI"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>On the News With Thom Hartmann: Democratic Congressman From California Attempts to Put an End to Perpetual War, 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> Republicans pander to their pro-life base with an anti-abortion bill; Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are suing the government for funds lost during the 2008 bailout; Hillary Clinton joints Twitter, and more.</p>
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