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Drone Strike Victims Find Support From Activists, Silence From Unapologetic US Leaders
http://truth-out.org/news/item/20238-drone-strike-victims-find-support-from-activists-silence-from-unapologetic-us-leaders
Rania Khalek, Truthout: A second drone briefing from victims at the US House of Representatives is also sparsely attended, but concerned citizens from around the world packed CODEPINK's Global Drone Summit in November in Washington, DC.
Understanding Warsaw: Capitalism, Climate Change and Neocolonialism
http://truth-out.org/news/item/20194-understanding-warsaw-capitalism-climate-change-neocolonialism
Chris Williams, Truthout: The very structure of capitalism assures the absence of substantive results from the Warsaw - or any other - climate change conference.
Beyond Tests: How to Foster Imagination in Students
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/20234-beyond-tests-how-to-foster-imagination-in-students
Marion Brady, The Washington Post: Over the past years, the commodification of knowledge has pushed education into a series of high stakes tests that crushed students' ability to foster imagination from their schooling. Parents can either continue to allow this to take place, or fight for the future of their children.
Meet America's Biggest Welfare Queens
http://truth-out.org/news/item/20254-meet-americas-biggest-welfare-queens
The Daily Take, The Thom Hartmann Program: The reality is that the money allocated to social programs is just a fraction of the amount of money the government gives to big corporations. However, a new bill that would end the tax loopholes and corporate subsidies supporting Big Oil might be the answer to end corporate welfare.
Chris Hedges | Shielding a Flickering Flame
http://truth-out.org/news/item/20236-shielding-a-flickering-flame
Chris Hedges, TruthDig: The self destructive path that we find ourselves on - from our economic and social decline to the destruction of our environment - is more than just a ritual suicide, it is also an act of murder against future generations.
More Pain From the ACA: Spending Less on Health Care
http://truth-out.org/news/item/20235-more-pain-from-the-aca-spending-less-on-health-care
Dean Baker, Truthout: While President Obama could take credit for the recent slowdown in health care cost growth as an extension of the ACA, however deeper analysis proves that this temporary benefit is actually a symptom of our continually flailing economy.
The Administration Versus James Risen
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/20139-the-administration-versus-james-risen
Charles M. Smith, Truthout: The recent case against journalist James Risen is a reflection of the government's ongoing war against journalism, especially in the wake of the NSA surveillance program. We as citizens must work to protect those who fight for the truth.
Iran Nuke Pact Defies the Neocons
http://truth-out.org/news/item/20246-iran-nuke-pact-defies-the-neocons
Paul R. Pillar, Consortium News: Official Washington's still influential neocons are livid over President Obama's interim nuclear deal with Iran and will keep up their sabotage fight. But the pact marks an important fork in the foreign policy road, showing that the US government can still put American interests first.
Scared to Death, My Safety 'Tis of Thee, Sweet Land of Security
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/20230-scared-to-death-my-safety-tis-of-thee-sweet-land-of-security
Tom Engelhardt, TomDispatch: Despite the fact that we are living in a real life horror movie these days, equipped with mass violence and crazed murderers who care nothing about the sanctity of life and life chances, we seem to be desensitized like moviegoers in a theatre watching the latest disaster flick.
Spooky Business: US Corporations Enlist Ex-Intelligence Agents to Spy on Nonprofit Groups
http://truth-out.org/video/item/20251-spooky-business-us-corporations-enlist-ex-intelligence-agents-to-spy-on-nonprofit-groups
Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!: A new report details how corporations are increasingly spying on nonprofit groups they regard as potential threats. Essential Information found a diverse groups of nonprofits, including environmental, antiwar, public interest, consumer safety, pesticide reform, gun control, social justice, animal rights and arms control groups have been targeted with espionage.
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New Thanksgiving: Billionaires Gorge as Many in America Near Starvation
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Charles P. Pierce | The Long Shadow of Iran-Contra
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http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/iran-nuclear-programs-deal-112513
Secrecy Shrouds Sandy Hook Shooting Investigation
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Republicans - Yes, Republicans - Are Joining the Battle Against Big Money Politics
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Four Ways the Koch Brothers' Wealth Is Beyond Comprehension
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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>Charles M. Smith, Truthout:</strong> The recent case against journalist James Risen is a reflection of the government’s ongoing war against journalism, especially in the wake of the NSA surveillance program. We as citizens must work to protect those who fight for the truth.</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=rqYRORrtFMgjqibXRePV8lSU4hrDf%2Biq"><strong>Iran Nuke Pact Defies the Neocons</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>Paul R. Pillar, Consortium News:</strong> Official Washington’s still influential neocons are livid over President Obama’s interim nuclear deal with Iran and will keep up their sabotage fight. But the pact marks an important fork in the foreign policy road, showing that the US government can still put American interests first.</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=u54ds9HDTUv2h76LW46htFSU4hrDf%2Biq"><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=Md7iRQcrMMcfapYNV2V93FSU4hrDf%2Biq"><strong>Scared to Death, My Safety ‘Tis of Thee, Sweet Land of Security</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>Tom Engelhardt, TomDispatch:</strong> Despite the fact that we are living in a real life horror movie these days, equipped with mass violence and crazed murderers who care nothing about the sanctity of life and life chances, we seem to be desensitized like moviegoers in a theatre watching the latest disaster flick.</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=kxFQV9bSQBrk3hAsPaASL1SU4hrDf%2Biq"><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=inirtcWjw%2FgAoZmTj0fSt1SU4hrDf%2Biq"><strong>Spooky Business: US Corporations Enlist Ex-Intelligence Agents to Spy on Nonprofit Groups</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>Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!:</strong> A new report details how corporations are increasingly spying on nonprofit groups they regard as potential threats. Essential Information found a diverse groups of nonprofits, including environmental, antiwar, public interest, consumer safety, pesticide reform, gun control, social justice, animal rights and arms control groups have been targeted with espionage.</p>
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