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Massive Open Online Courses and Beyond: the Revolution to Come
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t r u t h o u t | 08.17
Massive Open Online Courses and Beyond: the Revolution to Come
http://truth-out.org/news/item/18120-massive-open-online-courses-and-beyond-the-revolution-to-come
Michael A Peters, Truthout: 2012 was declared the year of the MOOCs, or massive open online courses, and while this technology has revolutionized education, could it also be the end of academica?
Dreams, Courage and Footsteps
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/18238-dreams-courage-and-footsteps
Roberto Cintli Rodriguez, Truthout: The Dream 9, like the Hopi dancers before them, have transcended borders and opened a dialogue about immigration policy in the US and the meaning of citizenship.
Prohibition in Pine Ridge - Lakota Women Lead Fight Against "Liquid Genocide"
http://truth-out.org/news/item/18240-prohibition-in-pine-ridge-lakota-women-lead-fight-against-liquid-genocide
Reuben Cruz , Waging Nonviolence: Lakota women living on a Reservation in Nebraska are coming together to combat alcohol abuse in their community while fighting against the white owned liquor stores that profit from their people's destruction.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: New Report Reveals Even "White Collar" Employees Cannot Afford Rent in Major Cities
http://truth-out.org/news/item/18243-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-new-report-reveals-even-white-collar-employees-cannot-afford-rent-in-major-cities
Thom Hartmann, The Thom Hartmann Program: This week on the news with Thom Hartmann, the Washington Post reveals that the NSA has in fact violated privacy laws with their surveillance programs, New data from the Center for Housing Policy shows that even so-called "white collar" employees can't afford the rent prices in many major cities, The White House goes green, North Carolina's new voter suppression laws are being called the most deplorable in our nation, and more.
Revenge Rises From Sinai
http://truth-out.org/news/item/18242-revenge-rises-from-sinai
Hisham Allam, Inter Press Service: Sinai has witnessed daily attacks on police stations and security checkpoints since the overthrow of Morsi and militants declare that the violence will continue until the military coup ceases.
Feinstein Defends Congress' Intelligence Oversight Amid New Revelations
http://truth-out.org/news/item/18241-feinstein-defends-congress-intelligence-oversight-amid-new-revelations
Michael Doyle, McClatchy Newspapers: "As I have said previously, the committee has never identified an instance in which the NSA has intentionally abused its authority to conduct surveillance for inappropriate purposes," claims Senator Feinstein.
Crocodile-Tear Time for America's Free Press
http://truth-out.org/news/item/18241-feinstein-defends-congress-intelligence-oversight-amid-new-revelations
Sam Pizzigati, Campaign for America's Future: While many people are angry over Jeff Bezos' acquisition of The Washington Post, the famous newspaper's history is fraught with ethical fumbles that makes a businessman like Bezos a fitting owner.
No Place for Gays in Yemen
http://truth-out.org/news/item/18247-no-place-for-gays-in-yemen
Shuaib Almosawa, Inter Press Service: While Americans celebrate the small victories for gay rights in the states, the LGBTQ community in the middle east, like those in Yemen, still hide their lifestyles from friends, family and government in fear for their lives.
The New Rules of the Game in Egypt
http://truth-out.org/news/item/18246-the-new-rules-of-the-game-in-egypt
Sarah Gold, Foreign Policy in Focus: A look at Egypt's constitutional declaration, put in place by interim president Adly Mansour, suggests that the road out of military dictatorship is fraught with peril and violence.
Of DOMA, Defense, Duplicity, and Diligence
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/18245-of-doma-defense-duplicity-and-diligence
Mikey Weinstein, AlterNet: While civilians celebrate the Supreme Court ruling against the Defense Against Marriage Act (DOMA), for LGBTQ members of the military this is one step in shaking off the repressive and homophobic ideology that plagues the US military today.
Undocumented and Undaunted: DREAMer Artists Speak Out
http://truth-out.org/news/item/18244-undocumented-and-undaunted-dreamer-artists-speak-out
Staff, Making Contact: The struggles of undocumented youth in the US often fly under the radar of the mainstream media. But with the tools of creative expression and the power of social media, a new generation of young immigrants is making sure their voices are heard.
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RNC Chairman: "Self-Deportation" Arguments are "Horrific"
Read the article at Salon
http://www.salon.com/2013/08/16/rnc_chair_self_deportation_arguments_are_racist/?source=newsletter
Warren Buffett Buys Over $500 Million of Suncor Tar Sands Stock, Latest in "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"
Read the article at DeSmogBlog
http://www.desmogblog.com/2013/08/16/warren-buffett-buys-over-500-million-suncor-tar-sands-stock
Amid Mideast Arms Race Israel Demands More US Weaponry
Read the article at Common Dreams
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/08/16-4
New York Placing Mentally Ill Inmates in Solitary
Read the article at Salon
http://www.salon.com/2013/08/16/new_york_denying_health_care_to_mentally_ill_inmates_placing_them_in_solitary_partner/?source=newsletter
What's the Message of Clinton's Noncampaign for the Office She Might Run for in Three Years?
Read the article at FAIR
http://www.fair.org/blog/2013/08/14/whats-the-message-of-clintons-noncampaign-for-the-office-she-might-run-for-in-three-years/
Why an Iraqi Single Mom Is Suing George W. Bush for War Crimes
Read the article at Yes!
http://www.yesmagazine.org/peace-justice/why-an-iraqi-single-mom-is-suing-george-bush-for-war-crimes?utm_source=ytw20130816&utm_medium=email
Marshall Ganz on Making Social Movements Matter
Watch the video at Moyers & Co.
http://billmoyers.com/segment/marshall-ganz-on-making-social-movements-matter/
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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>Warren Buffett Buys Over $500 Million of Suncor Tar Sands Stock, Latest in "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"</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>Amid Mideast Arms Race Israel Demands More US Weaponry</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>New York Placing Mentally Ill Inmates in Solitary</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>What's the Message of Clinton's Noncampaign for the Office She Might Run for in Three Years?</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>Why an Iraqi Single Mom Is Suing George W. Bush for War Crimes</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>Marshall Ganz on Making Social Movements Matter</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>Michael A Peters, Truthout:</strong> 2012 was declared the year of the MOOCs, or massive open online courses, and while this technology has revolutionized education, could it also be the end of academica?</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=MvxF%2Bwuow%2B0q%2B217es5TvcVwyLWCtVti" 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=JYkBiZzqGGac7N5WDrMlu8VwyLWCtVti"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Dreams, Courage and Footsteps</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>Roberto Cintli Rodriguez, Truthout:</strong> The Dream 9, like the Hopi dancers before them, have transcended borders and opened a dialogue about immigration policy in the US and the meaning of citizenship.</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=zk5p0FYtejahMplbwzbPMcVwyLWCtVti" 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=mKTpEd0HVNw2O7VQXbxHAsVwyLWCtVti"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Prohibition in Pine Ridge - Lakota Women Lead Fight Against "Liquid Genocide"</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>Reuben Cruz , Waging Nonviolence:</strong> Lakota women living on a Reservation in Nebraska are coming together to combat alcohol abuse in their community while fighting against the white owned liquor stores that profit from their people’s destruction.</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=MWfvUZSTDx7VY2o6HlNQS8VwyLWCtVti" 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=mN%2FkoKu%2F3VJA3XQu37%2FXuuppm53V54jZ"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>On the News With Thom Hartmann: New Report Reveals Even "White Collar" Employees Cannot Afford Rent in Major Cities</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>Thom Hartmann, The Thom Hartmann Program:</strong> This week on the news with Thom Hartmann, the Washington Post reveals that the NSA has in fact violated privacy laws with their surveillance programs, New data from the Center for Housing Policy shows that even so-called "white collar" employees can't afford the rent prices in many major cities, The White House goes green, North Carolina's new voter suppression laws are being called the most deplorable in our nation, and more. </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=h0hyS7Ane2u8f36aDC1UpcVwyLWCtVti" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><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 href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=GCbGWKOCid4Ih1UaXHdY38VwyLWCtVti"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Revenge Rises From Sinai</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>Hisham Allam, Inter Press Service:</strong> Sinai has witnessed daily attacks on police stations and security checkpoints since the overthrow of Morsi and militants declare that the violence will continue until the military coup ceases.</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=GFR%2Fe2sQmD1QpT%2FU5nzR9cVwyLWCtVti" 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=JXxy5P3%2BVCFaK%2BBMvEHzLcVwyLWCtVti"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Feinstein Defends Congress' Intelligence Oversight Amid New Revelations</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>Michael Doyle, McClatchy Newspapers:</strong> "As I have said previously, the committee has never identified an instance in which the NSA has intentionally abused its authority to conduct surveillance for inappropriate purposes," claims Senator Feinstein.</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=GXEwjuDyLxxAsHO4kW9vlsVwyLWCtVti" 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=ZNFVlUKO5h%2BGrZcJJNnWN8VwyLWCtVti"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Crocodile-Tear Time for America’s Free Press</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>Sam Pizzigati, Campaign for America's Future:</strong> While many people are angry over Jeff Bezos’ acquisition of The Washington Post, the famous newspaper's history is fraught with ethical fumbles that makes a businessman like Bezos a fitting owner.</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=u5oxpqwebly3U3SpTxbRrMVwyLWCtVti" 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=ScWACyAyR4Y%2Bg5%2B98TXIlcVwyLWCtVti"style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>No Place for Gays in Yemen</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>Shuaib Almosawa, Inter Press Service:</strong> While Americans celebrate the small victories for gay rights in the states, the LGBTQ community in the middle east, like those in Yemen, still hide their lifestyles from friends, family and government in fear for their lives.</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=LIVbNGwhGh9QQ3BP6ke79cVwyLWCtVti" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </p>
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