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Our Misplaced, Undemocratic Budget Priorities: The Case of Keystone
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Our Misplaced, Undemocratic Budget Priorities: The Case of Keystone XL
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/21233-our-misplaced-undemocratic-budget-priorities-the-case-of-keystone-xl
Eleanor J. Bader, Truthout: For many of us, the question of government priorities seems like a no-brainer. Keystone XL or local infrastructure: What government budget priorities best reflect democratic concerns and create long-term jobs?
None But Ourselves Can Free Our Minds: Chris Crass' "Towards Collective Liberation"
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/21254-none-but-ourselves-can-free-our-minds-chris-crass-towards-collective-liberation
Dr. Zakk Flash, Truthout: Chris Crass's coming-of-age memoir for the modern activist, "Towards Collective Liberation: Anti-Racist Organizing, Feminist Praxis, and Movement Building Strategy," provides a road map for personal and societal evolution.
Why the Washington Post's New Ties to the CIA Are So Ominous
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/21300-why-the-washington-posts-new-ties-to-the-cia-are-so-ominous
Norman Solomon, Norman Solomon's Blog: American journalism has entered highly dangerous terrain. The Washington Post refuses to face up to a conflict of interest involving Jeff Bezos - who's now the sole owner of the powerful newspaper, while remaining Amazon's CEO and main stakeholder.
What's Missing Inside "Llewyn Davis"
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/20934-whats-missing-inside-llewyn-davis
Aaron Leonard, Truthout: The Coen brothers' latest movie, "Inside Llewyn Davis," creates the now-gone world of folk music in the Greenwich Village of the early 1960s while completely missing key elements, argues Leonard.
Fast Track Opponents Predict More Lost Jobs, Higher Trade Deficit; Big Business Sees Unlimited Trade
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/21301-fast-track-opponents-predict-more-lost-jobs-higher-trade-deficit-big-business-sees-unlimited-trade
Anne Meador, DC Media Group: President Obama is pursuing two controversial trade agreements, the Trans Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, and it is widely agreed that he needs fast track authority to move forward.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: President Obama Spoke in Defense of Massive Government Spying Programs, and More
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/21304-on-the-news-with-thom-hartmann-president-obama-spoke-in-defense-of-massive-government-spying-programs-and-more
In today's On the News segment: President Obama spoke in defense of massive government spying programs; corporate marketing companies are selling junk food to our kids, and they're doing it right in our nation's schools; more than 200 organizations and businesses are calling on our President to stand up for our right to know what's in our food; and more.
Why Governor Chris Christie and His Aides Belong in Handcuffs
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/21302-why-governor-chris-christie-and-his-aides-belong-in-handcuffs
Carl Gibson, Occupy.com: If the state puts political activists in handcuffs for shutting down bridges, it should do the same to governors and the minions who do their bidding.
"It's Not Just Two Pesos; It's the Country:" Mexico City's #PosMeSalto Movement Protests Rising Transit Costs
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/21303-its-not-just-two-pesos-its-the-country-mexico-citys-posmesalto-movement-protests-rising-transit-costs
Andalusia Knoll, Upside Down World: A rise in subway fare has Mexican youth in a city-wide transportation protest, taking place in a majority of major train stations.
For America, Denial Is a River in Iraq
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/21305-for-america-denial-is-a-river-in-iraq
JP Sottile, Newsvandal: When it comes to coping with the truth and consequences of America's globe-trotting militarism, Americans can find denial all over the map of the Middle East. And, as the saying goes, it isn't just a river in Egypt.
Dollarocracy: Corporate Cash in Politics
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/21306-dollarocracy-corporate-cash-in-politics
George Lavender, Making Contact: The cost of American democracy is the most expensive in the world. In the 2012 elections billions of dollars were spent on political campaigns. But there's a growing consensus that big business and wealthy individuals are buying power.
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California Drought Emergency Declared By Governor Jerry Brown
Read the Article at the Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/17/california-drought_n_4617755.html?ir=Green&utm_campaign=011714&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-green&utm_content=Photo
Hoboken Mayor: Christie Team Shook Us Down for Sandy Relief
Read the Article at Talking Points Memo
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/hoboken-mayor-christie-team-shook-us-down-for-sandy-relief
Obama's NSA 'Reforms' Are Little More Than a PR Attempt to Mollify the Public
Read the Article at the Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jan/17/obama-nsa-reforms-bulk-surveillance-remains
Washington and the Oil Industry Know the Truth about Climate Change
Read the Article at This Can't Be Happening
http://thiscantbehappening.net/node/2117
Judge: NC Abortion Ultrasound Law Illegal
Watch the Video at USA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/18/ultrasound-law-north-carolina/4630599/
America Is Becoming More Liberal
Read the Article at The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/american-politics-are-moving-to-the-left/2014/01/16/30161350-7885-11e3-af7f-13bf0e9965f6_story.html
Banks Embracing a Housing-Bubble Favorite: Interest-Only Loans
Read the Article at the Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-interest-only-loans-20140118,0,2906726.story#axzz2qlUldX3A
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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. Zakk Flash, Truthout:</strong> Chris Crass's coming-of-age memoir for the modern activist, <em>Towards Collective Liberation: Anti-Racist Organizing, Feminist Praxis, and Movement Building Strategy,</em> provides a road map for personal and societal evolution.</p>
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