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Retaliation Measures Taken at Texas Detention Facility as Detainees Resume Hunger Strike in Tacoma
http://truth-out.org/news/item/22742-retaliation-measures-taken-at-texas-detention-facility-as-detainees-resume-hunger-strike-in-tacoma
Candice Bernd, Truthout: Detainees' family members claim Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have retaliated against hunger strikers at a private detention center in Conroe, Texas, as detainees at a similar facility in Tacoma, Washington, resume their hunger strike this week. The strikes come as immigrant-rights groups increase pressure on President Obama to save his immigration legacy.
Do Humans Have a Madness Gene That Will Ensure the End of the Planet as We Know It?
http://truth-out.org/progressivepicks/item/22706-do-humans-have-a-madness-gene
Mark Karlin, Truthout: Journalist Elizabeth Kolbert explores in detail the likely extinction of a massive number of species - because of the destructive practices of humans - in the book The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History.
Sarah Jaffe | Teachers' Strikes, Catching Fire
http://truth-out.org/news/item/22745-teachers-strikes-catching-fire
Sarah Jaffe, In These Times: The so-called "age of austerity" has seen unions of teachers and other public-sector employees accept cut after cut. Yet in spite of that, teachers are beginning to win some battles - by winning over hearts and minds in the communities they serve.
A Revolution Unraveled: Abdullah al-Arian on Egypt After Morsi
http://truth-out.org/news/item/22698-a-revolution-unraveled-abdullah-al-arian-on-egypt-after-morsi
Paul Gottinger, Truthout: Abdullah al-Arian is assistant professor of history at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Qatar. His research includes Islamic social movements, globalization and the Muslim world and US policy toward the Middle East. Paul Gottinger speaks with him about the political situation in Egypt and Gaza.
Anatomy of a Kleptocracy: State Capture in Tunisia
http://truth-out.org/news/item/22748-anatomy-of-a-kleptocracy-state-capture-in-tunisia
Yasmine Ryan, Truthout: There is a logical relationship between kleptomania and revolution. When the ruling elite's desire to rule is mostly motivated by the pursuit of its own economic interests and citizens are neglected, at a certain point, people have had enough. This happened with Tunisia's 2010-11 uprising.
Why Are So Many Migrants Here in the First Place?
http://truth-out.org/news/item/22747-why-are-so-many-migrants-here-in-the-first-place
Henia Belalia, Waging Nonviolence: As the migrant justice movement gets away from the divisive notion of "who deserves to stay," we must also tackle the question of why people are migrating in the first place. The stories we tell must expose the neoliberal policies and practices.
Targeted by Firebombing, Legislation, and Now Vandalism, Montana Abortion Provider Shutters Clinic
http://truth-out.org/news/item/22757-targeted-by-firebombing-legislation-and-now-vandalism-montana-abortion-provider-shutters-clinic
Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now!: A Montana medical office that provided abortions has been forced to close after a vandal broke or slashed practically every object and surface inside. The accused vandal, Zachary Klundt, is the son of a former board member of an anti-choice group. The hosts speak with All Families Healthcare owner Susan Cahill.
The Last Link Between America's Plutocratic Past and Present Has Left Us
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/22751-the-last-link-between-americas-plutocratic-past-and-present-has-left-us
Sam Pizzigati, OtherWords: One obituary describes Bunny Mellon as "the last standing true American aristocrat." Bunny's life actually holds a deeper historical significance. At her passing, she represented the last link between America's original plutocrats and our contemporary plutocrats, the crew that gave us the Great Recession.
California Report: Don't Spend New Education Money on Campus Police
http://truth-out.org/news/item/22746-california-report-dont-spend-new-education-money-on-campus-police
Susan Ferriss, The Center for Public Integrity: A policy brief released this month urges California school districts to reject beefing up campus police forces and security when they start receiving substantial funding aimed at improving education for needy kids.
On Climate Impasse: Appetite and Substitutes
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/22752-on-climate-impasse-appetite-and-substitutes
Subhankar Banerjee, Climate Story Tellers: The prospect of deep ocean industrialization forces us to think about varieties of "new frontiers." To satisfy the promise of Progress, nation states are continuously looking for substitutes, in new frontiers. But progress is intimately connected to climate impasse.
The Iraq War's Real Legacy
http://truth-out.org/news/item/22756-the-iraq-wars-real-legacy
Jessica Desvarieux, The Real News Network: Though President Obama attempts to justify Iraq's invasion, Iraqi civilians and Iraq war veterans share their stories on the lasting environmental, social, and health effects of the US occupation still being felt today.
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Congress Uses Ukraine as "Shock Doctrine" Excuse to Expand Dangerous and Polluting Gas (LNG) Exports
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/congress-uses-ukraine-as-shock-doctrine-excuse-to-expand-dangerous-and-polluting-gas-lng-exports
Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: As Naomi Klein has taught us, for every geopolitical shock, there are those who use it to their advantage. That is true of the fossil fuel industry, which is now claiming the Ukraine political standoff requires rapid expansion of perilous liquid natural gas shipments.
Eugene Robinson | Tilting at Windbags: The GOP Pines for the Cold War Era
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/eugene-robinson-tilting-at-windbags-the-gop-pines-for-the-cold-war-era
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Obama: Forget Russian Gas, Just Frack Europe
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2014/03/27-2
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Is the Water Safe Yet?
http://www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/is-the-water-safe-yet-20140327
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Borrowed Time on Disappearing Land: The Consequences of Climate Change
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/29/world/asia/facing-rising-seas-bangladesh-confronts-the-consequences-of-climate-change.html?hp
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BP Doubles Initial Size Estimate of Lake Michigan Oil Spill
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Judge Rules Goldman Sachs Must Face Lawsuit Over Mortgage Securities
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Read the Article at NBC News
80 Percent of US Adults Face Near-Poverty, Unemployment, Survey Finds
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/80-percent-of-us-adults-face-near-poverty-unemployment-survey-finds/
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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>Yasmine Ryan, Truthout:</strong> There is a logical relationship between kleptomania and revolution. When the ruling elite's desire to rule is mostly motivated by the pursuit of its own economic interests and citizens are neglected, at a certain point, people get fed up. This happened with Tunisia's 2010-11 uprising.</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=Tt0mJ4ksapi7PDAbJ0n0I2LIY1dgyJvr" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Why Are So Many Migrants Here in the First Place?</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>Henia Belalia, Waging Nonviolence:</strong> As the migrant justice movement gets away from the divisive notion of "who deserves to stay," we must also tackle the question of why people are migrating in the first place. The stories we tell must expose the neoliberal policies and practices.</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=b31bFj3k%2BQEg7sbpEvRehmLIY1dgyJvr" 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=du0sAmJcGAbA5aIYCK%2B4y2LIY1dgyJvr" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Targeted by Firebombing, Legislation, and Now Vandalism, Montana Abortion Provider Shutters Clinic</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 and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now!:</strong> A Montana medical office that provided abortions has been forced to close after a vandal broke or slashed practically every object and surface inside. The accused vandal, Zachary Klundt, is the son of a former board member of an anti-choice group. The hosts speak with All Families Healthcare owner Susan Cahill.</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=zTHBv3UwzHWJbUaeIn3jBWLIY1dgyJvr" 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=q6iked2IYfEg0AhNZ8%2BVcmLIY1dgyJvr" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>The Last Link Between America's Plutocratic Past and Present Has Left Us</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, OtherWords:</strong> One obituary describes Bunny Mellon as "the last standing true American aristocrat." Bunny's life actually holds a deeper historical significance. At her passing, she represented the last link between America's original plutocrats and our contemporary plutocrats, the crew that gave us the Great Recession.</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=ju6ifxaSlW%2BkKBwlV57s6GLIY1dgyJvr" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>California Report: Don't Spend New Education Money on Campus Police</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>Susan Ferriss, The Center for Public Integrity:</strong> A policy brief released this month urges California school districts to reject beefing up campus police forces and security when they start receiving substantial funding aimed at improving education for needy kids.</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=4rRxiptVWu4qPqcdA8LKrmLIY1dgyJvr" 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=MivkjR1I4CX7b4mMohyzHWLIY1dgyJvr" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>On Climate Impasse: Appetite and Substitutes</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>Subhankar Banerjee, Climate Story Tellers:</strong> The prospect of deep ocean industrialization forces us to think about varieties of "new frontiers." To satisfy the promise of progress, nation states are continuously looking for substitutes. But progress is intimately connected to climate impasse.</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=8QnFrbWJiK5U4ue6QFmdL2LIY1dgyJvr" 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=hc05wK15oXNtzP1acuoOE2LIY1dgyJvr" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>The Iraq War's Real Legacy</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>Jessica Desvarieux, The Real News Network:</strong> Though President Obama attempted to justify Iraq's invasion, Iraqi civilians and Iraq war veterans share their stories on the lasting environmental, social, and health effects of the US occupation still being felt today.</p>
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