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Rick Perry, Paul Ryan, Anti-Abortion Politics and Kicking the Poor
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Sadism as Politics: Rick Perry, Paul Ryan, Anti-Abortion Politics and Kicking the Poor
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/17314-sadism-as-politics-on-rick-perry-paul-ryan-anti-abortion-politics-power-and-kicking-the-poor
Sarah Jaffe, Truthout: The common denominator in redistricting, austerity policies, voter restriction policies, criminal justice and anti-abortion policies is the privileged (pathological) need to maintain power and control.
Richard D. Wolff | "Pure" Capitalism Is Pure Fantasy
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/17256-pure-capitalism-is-pure-fantasy
Richard D. Wolff, Truthout: Call it "crony, gangster, casino" or "monopoly" capitalism, its supposedly objectionable features - big government, monopolies, the Federal Reserve, welfare, taxation and labor unions - are intrinsic to any form of capitalism. Reversion to "pure" capitalism will not save us. A different system might.
Does the Treasury Secretary Have to Be a Lobbyist for Wall Street in Europe?
http://truth-out.org/news/item/17295-does-the-treasury-secretary-have-to-be-a-lobbyist-for-wall-street-in-europe
Dean Baker, Truthout: A financial transaction tax has huge support in Europe and the too-big-to-fail crowd in the US is scared to death it will succeed and prompt renewed demand for a similar tax stateside.
Bill Moyers | Kristi Jacobson and Mariana Chilton on How Hunger Hurts Everyone
http://www.truth-out.org/video/item/17313-kristi-jacobson-and-mariana-chilton-on-how-hunger-hurts-everyone
Bill Moyers, Moyers & Company: Kristi Jacobson and Mariana Chilton explain to Moyers how hunger and food insecurity hit people from every walk of life.
Why Big Coal and the Anti-Frackers Are Up in Arms Over Obama's Climate Plan
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/17272-why-big-coal-and-the-anti-frackers-are-up-in-arms-over-obamas-climate-plan
Mike Ludwig, Truthout: Industry and activists alike put heat on Obama for his ambitious national plan to tackle climate change.
President Obama in Berlin: Why Not Ask for More?
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/17240-president-obama-in-berlin-why-not-ask-for-more
Dr. Joseph Gerson, Truthout: Experts, activists are asking why President Obama settles for so little in nuclear arms control goals.
The Crime of Fighting Poverty: Local Currency's Success in Kenya Ends in Forgery Charges
http://truth-out.org/news/item/17297-the-crime-of-alleviating-poverty-a-local-community-currency-battles-the-central-bank-of-kenya
Ellen Brown, Web of Debt Blog: A new local currency is backed by the affected community, but the Central Bank of Kenya initiated charges of forgery.
The Fossil Fuel Industry Must Pay for Its Sins
http://truth-out.org/news/item/17315-the-fossil-fuel-industry-must-pay-for-its-sins
The Daily Take, The Thom Hartmann Program: The deaths on Sunday of 19 wildfire fighters in Arizona is just the latest example of the overwhelming negative externalities associated with this nation's addiction to fossil fuels.
Chris Hedges | In Jails, "Bowl Phone" Takes Edge Off Inmates' Isolation
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/17296-in-jail-bowl-phone-takes-edge-off-inmates-isolation
Chris Hedges, Truthdig: "Drained metal toilets are used as megaphones to build friendships, carry out courtship, fall in love, have phone sex, pray and carry out religious conversion, pass news about court cases and families, and exchange gossip."
A Spiritual Way of Seeing
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/17242-a-spiritual-way-of-seeing
Peter Gabel, Tikkun: "Where we place our emphasis in interpreting the world is critical to being able to act together to influence historical events in a positive way and help to create a better world - a world more capable of realizing the yearnings of the human soul."
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Report Predicts Green Energy Will Beat Out Natural Gas in Five Years, and More
http://truth-out.org/news/item/17318-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-report-predicts-green-energy-will-beat-out-natural-gas-in-five-years-and-more
In today's On the News segment: California's same-sex couples told they will have to wait 25 days to marry, and more.
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Growing Student Loan Debt of Approximately $1.1 Trillion Is Hampering America's Future
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/18061-growing-student-loan-debt-of-approximately-1-1-trillion-is-hampering-america-s-future
The plutocrats are putting a dagger in America's economic future. By advocating cuts in educational support on behalf of austerity, they are handcuffing future generations of Americans with college debt that limits economic growth.
BREAKING: San Diego Jury Acquits on All Counts Occupy Chalk Protestor Targeted by Bank of America
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/18062-san-diego-jury-acquits-on-all-counts-occupy-chalk-protestor-targeted-by-bank-of-america
The End of DOMA and the Future of Gay Rights
Read the Article at The New Yorker
http://www.newyorker.com/talk/comment/2013/07/08/130708taco_talk_toobin
More Evidence That Our Middle Class Is Sliding Toward the Third World
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/item/18060-more-evidence-that-our-middle-class-is-sliding-toward-the-third-world
BART Workers on Strike - No Service Monday
Read the Article at The San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/BART-workers-on-strike-no-service-Monday-4639593.php#page-1
How North Carolina Became the Wisconsin of 2013
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http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/07/how-north-carolina-became-the-wisconsin-of-2013/277007/
Wendy Davis Gears Up for Round Two of Texas Abortion Battle
Read the Article at Salon
http://www.salon.com/2013/07/01/wendy_davis_gears_up_for_round_two_of_texas_abortion_battle/
Ohio Governor Signs 2014 Budget With 5 Radical Amendments
Read the Article at RH Reality Check
http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2013/07/01/ohio-governor-signs-2014-budget-with-5-radical-amendments/
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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>Ohio Governor Signs 2014 Budget With 5 Radical Amendments</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>Sarah Jaffe, Truthout: </strong> The common denominator in redistricting, austerity policies, voter restriction policies, criminal justice and anti-abortion policies is the privileged (pathological) need to maintain power and control.</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>Richard D. Wolff, Truthout: </strong> Call it "crony, gangster, casino" or "monopoly" capitalism, its supposedly objectionable features - big government, monopolies, the Federal Reserve, welfare, taxation and labor unions - are intrinsic to any form of capitalism. Reversion to "pure" capitalism will not save us. A different system might.</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>Bill Moyers, Moyers & Company:</strong> Kristi Jacobson and Mariana Chilton explain to Moyers how hunger and food insecurity hit people from every walk of life.</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 Ludwig, Truthout: </strong> Industry and activists alike put heat on Obama for his ambitious national plan to tackle climate change.</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>Dr. Joseph Gerson, Truthout: </strong> Experts, activists are asking why President Obama settles for so little in nuclear arms control goals.</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>Ellen Brown, Web of Debt Blog: </strong> A new local currency is backed by the affected community, but the Central Bank of Kenya initiated charges of forgery.</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=SuZ6oVVGb0ihvm2Zoza%2Bht2sIubFXVwu"><strong>The Fossil Fuel Industry Must Pay for Its Sins</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> The deaths on Sunday of 19 wildfire fighters in Arizona is just the latest example of the overwhelming negative externalities associated with this nation's addiction to fossil fuels.</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=afVTb71ellYCSKfz%2BcQ8g92sIubFXVwu"><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=3eb8QGkloytFSrM7ATNHeL9jgoEDm2%2BW"><strong> Chris Hedges | In Jails, "Bowl Phone" Takes Edge Off Inmates' Isolation</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>Chris Hedges, Truthdig: </strong> "Drained metal toilets are used as megaphones to build friendships, carry out courtship, fall in love, have phone sex, pray and carry out religious conversion, pass news about court cases and families, and exchange gossip."</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>Peter Gabel, Tikkun: </strong> "Where we place our emphasis in interpreting the world is critical to being able to act together to influence historical events in a positive way and help to create a better world - a world more capable of realizing the yearnings of the human soul."</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=NHBGvY9Vm0yK1yK0U75Wbd2sIubFXVwu"><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>In today's On the News segment: </strong> California's same-sex couples told they will have to wait 25 days to marry, and more.</p>
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