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Austerity Capitalism: What Can We Learn From Venezuelan Socialism?
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Austerity/Immiseration Capitalism: What Can We Learn From Venezuelan Socialism?
http://truth-out.org/news/item/24264-austerity-immiseration-capitalism-what-can-we-learn-from-venezuelan-socialism
Peter McLaren and Mike Cole, Truthout: An emerging alternative to neoliberal capitalism - 21st century socialism in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela - provides a stark contrast to European and US austerity politics.
Will the First Housekeeper on a City Council Shame Rhode Island Democrats Into Allowing a Just Wage?
http://truth-out.org/news/item/24287-will-the-first-housekeeper-on-a-city-council-shame-rhode-island-democrats-into-allowing-a-just-wage
Mark Karlin, Truthout: Citizens and union members in Providence, Rhode Island are pushing the city council to raise the minimum wage for hotel workers to $15 per hour. Democrats in the statehouse, however, want to squash better wages through a statewide preemption law.
A Tale of Two Vergaras: Of Stardom and the End of Teacher Tenure
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/24296-a-tale-of-two-vergaras-of-stardom-and-the-end-of-teacher-tenure
Adam Bessie, Automated Teaching Machine: The most concerning outcome of the Vergara verdict that ends teacher tenure protection is it pits teachers against students and parents. Corporate reformers have worked hard to convince the public that the rights and interests of teachers are fundamentally in conflict with those they serve.
Do Black Lesbians Have a Right to Self-Defense?
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/24278-do-black-lesbians-have-a-right-to-self-defense
Victoria Law, Truthout: The new documentary "Out in the Night" challenges us to consider whether a black, gender non-conforming lesbian truly has the right to self-defense in this society when her attacker is a heterosexual man.
Former Gang Members Build Peaceful Communities in "License to Operate"
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/24250-former-gang-members-build-peaceful-communities-in-license-to-operate
Alissa Fleck, Truthout: In impoverished Los Angeles neighborhoods with high levels of violence, former gang members work to build community. A new film zeroes in on the group's daily triumphs and struggles.
The Red Line
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/24249-the-red-line
D.H. Garrett, Truthout: We have sociologically, economically and environmentally crossed a red line: Will we fight each other like rabid dogs for the last scraps of remaining decency or quickly find a way to live together decently with what remains of the earth and each other?
Former US Ambassador to Syria: Give Syrian Insurgents Manpads to Shoot Down Iranian Planes
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/24298-former-us-ambassador-to-syria-give-syrian-insurgents-manpads-to-shoot-down-iranian-planes
Robert Naiman, Truthout: If US weapons were used by US-supplied Syrian insurgents to shoot down Iranian aircraft, under US supervision, then there would be no question who the ultimate author of the action was: the US government. Congress needs to vote before arming Syrian insurgents.
Serious Real Questions About Benghazi
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/24281-serious-real-questions-about-benghazi
Michael Arria, Truthout: The "liberal" media, most progressives and Democrats have avoided addressing legitimate questions about the Libyan intervention. The refusal to investigate these issues is likely politically motivated.
The Dark Money Machine That Beat Eric Cantor
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/24300-the-dark-money-machine-that-beat-eric-cantor
The Daily Take Team, The Thom Hartmann Program: One of the reasons Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor lost the primary election was that he totally underestimated the dark money machine that was the real force behind David Brat's campaign. The media is making it seem like Brat was an underdog, when in reality he's strapped to the hilt with billionaire support and billionaire money.
Skyrocketing Salaries for Health Insurance CEOs
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/24280-skyrocketing-salaries-for-health-insurance-ceos
Wendell Potter, Center for Public Integrity: If health insurance companies announce big premium increases on policies for 2015, let's hope lawmakers and the media will look closely at whether they are justified, especially in light of recent disclosures of better-than-expected profits in 2013, rosy outlooks for the rest of this year and soaring CEO compensation.
A Common Vision - The Abolition of Militarism
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/24285-a-common-vision-the-abolition-of-militarism
Mairead Maguire, Inter Press Service: The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in Sarajevo 100 years ago was a devastating blow from which a strong peace movement never really recovered. Now must be the time for a thorough reappraisal of the merits of the original vision of disarmament.
Viacrucis: Migrants Step Out of Shadows Into the Streets
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/24279-viacrucis-migrants-step-out-of-shadows-into-the-streets
Martha Pskowski and Alex Mensing, CIP Americas Program: It is no surprise that the issue of Central American migration through Mexico remains invisible to most Mexicans. They have to be invisible to state and federal police in order to survive.
TRUTHOUT'S BUZZFLASH DAILY HEADLINES
BP, Responsible for Biggest Oil Blowout, Gets First FAA Rights to Use
Military-Style Drones
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/bp-responsible-for-biggest-oil-blowout-gets-first-faa-rights-to-use-military-style-drones
Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash at Truthout: If you are cynical about BP
receiving the first FAA grant to use large drones for environmental
and safety concerns, you have a right to be.
Canadian Cyberbullying Law Would Let the Cops "Remotely Hack Computers, Mobile Devices, Cars"
Read the Article at RT News
http://rt.com/news/165344-cyberbullying-canada-bill-police/
David Brat, the Libertarian Who Beat Eric Cantor, Doesn't Believe in the "Common" Good
Read the Article at Mother Jones
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/06/david-brat-eric-cantor-common-good-climate-change
Thai "Ghost Ships" That Enslave, Brutalize and Even Kill Workers Are Linked to the Global Shrimp Supply Chain
Read the Article at The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/jun/10/supermarket-prawns-thailand-produced-slave-labour
White, Racist, Anti-Semitic, Homegrown and Hell-Bent on Fomenting a Revolution
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/white-racist-anti-semitic-homegrown-and-hell-bent-on-fomenting-a-revolution
New York City Agrees to the Largest Occupy Wall Street Settlement Ever
Read the Article at Gothamist
http://gothamist.com/2014/06/10/city_agrees_to_largest_occupy_settl.php?utm_source=Gothamist+Daily&utm_campaign=1251f05a5d-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_73240544d8-1251f05a5d-689461
Exxon to Challenge Arkansas Oil Spill Fine at Hearing, but the Public Is Not Allowed to Listen
Read the Article at InsideClimate News
http://insideclimatenews.org/news/20140611/exxon-challenge-ark-oil-spill-fine-hearing-public-not-allowed-listen
Interests, Ideology and the Climate Denial Machine
Read the Article at BuzzFlash
http://www.truth-out.org/buzzflash/commentary/interests-ideology-and-the-climate-denial-machine
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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>Thai "Ghost Ships" That Enslave, Brutalize and Even Kill Workers Are Linked to the Global Shrimp Supply Chain</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>White, Racist, Anti-Semitic, Homegrown and Hell-Bent on Fomenting a Revolution</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 City Agrees to the Largest Occupy Wall Street Settlement Ever</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>Exxon to Challenge Arkansas Oil Spill Fine at Hearing, but the Public Is Not Allowed to Listen</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>Interests, Ideology and the Climate Denial Machine</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>Peter McLaren and Mike Cole, Truthout:</strong> An emerging alternative to neoliberal capitalism - 21st century socialism in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela - provides a stark contrast to European and US austerity politics.</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>Mark Karlin, Truthout:</strong> Citizens and union members in Providence, Rhode Island are pushing the city council to raise the minimum wage for hotel workers to $15 per hour. Democrats in the statehouse, however, want to squash better wages through a statewide preemption law.</p>
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<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=lBNHCK26DdbWV1fCe0prX1ILvCWzlGW0" 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=tXLTh%2BtZxlgD8rW7y6Zu7CeTQPazEB8%2B" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Do Black Lesbians Have a Right to Self-Defense?</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>Victoria Law, Truthout:</strong> The new documentary <i>Out in the Night</i> challenges us to consider whether a black, gender non-conforming lesbian truly has the right to self-defense in this society when her attacker is a heterosexual man.</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=KcTeviuO7xztUrWh65UV%2BlILvCWzlGW0" style="text-decoration: none; color: #910000"><strong>Watch the Video and 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=t3zg3F%2ByAMJkGPxPdtN9uVILvCWzlGW0" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Former Gang Members Build Peaceful Communities in <i>License to Operate</i></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>Alissa Fleck, Truthout:</strong> In impoverished Los Angeles neighborhoods with high levels of violence, former gang members work to build community. A new film zeroes in on the group's daily triumphs and struggles.</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=fxUqvsd%2BwQfqwXtbizvBLVILvCWzlGW0" 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=dxPu7Y%2F2U2PYYp3tIFtKVlILvCWzlGW0" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>The Red Line</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>D.H. Garrett, Truthout:</strong> We have sociologically, economically and environmentally crossed a red line: Will we fight each other like rabid dogs for the last scraps of remaining decency or quickly find a way to live together decently with what remains of the earth and each other?</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=o8sgN%2BAQL%2FE2%2BZlg1ezDGFILvCWzlGW0" 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=Hdihy%2FhNpZA%2FtSF0aU3NZlILvCWzlGW0" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Former US Ambassador to Syria: Give Syrian Insurgents Manpads to Shoot Down Iranian Planes</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>Robert Naiman, Truthout:</strong> If US weapons were used by US-supplied Syrian insurgents to shoot down Iranian aircraft, under US supervision, then there would be no question who the ultimate author of the action was: the US government. Congress needs to vote before arming Syrian insurgents.</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 Arria, Truthout:</strong> The "liberal" media, most progressives and Democrats have avoided addressing legitimate questions about the Libyan intervention. The refusal to investigate these issues is likely politically motivated.</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=RTndZjRQNwxIfwHh5e9PGVILvCWzlGW0" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>The Dark Money Machine That Beat Eric Cantor</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 Team, The Thom Hartmann Program:</strong> One of the reasons Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor lost the primary election was that he totally underestimated the dark money machine that was the real force behind David Brat's campaign. The media is making it seem like Brat was an underdog, when in reality he's strapped to the hilt with billionaire support and billionaire money.</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=6u%2FAbF0ZvTNrNoGRle3y1lILvCWzlGW0" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Skyrocketing Salaries for Health Insurance CEOs</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>Wendell Potter, Center for Public Integrity:</strong> If health insurance companies announce big premium increases on policies for 2015, let's hope lawmakers and the media will look closely at whether they are justified, especially in light of recent disclosures of better-than-expected profits in 2013, rosy outlooks for the rest of this year and soaring CEO compensation.</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=cXrBfk2v0WxVIlQGcWg2tFILvCWzlGW0" 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=k%2B8g0BDvg7zxAa6c8Epw7FILvCWzlGW0" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>A Common Vision - The Abolition of Militarism</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>Mairead Maguire, Inter Press Service:</strong> The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in Sarajevo 100 years ago was a devastating blow from which a strong peace movement never really recovered. Now must be the time for a thorough reappraisal of the merits of the original vision of disarmament.</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=4MOXOmOszD1WpjjfpxXC6lILvCWzlGW0" 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=SX6fza6PS7WDZwLxynh0%2FVILvCWzlGW0" style="text-decoration: none; color: #570000"><strong>Viacrucis: Migrants Step Out of Shadows Into the Streets</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>Martha Pskowski and Alex Mensing, CIP Americas Program:</strong> It is no surprise that the issue of Central American migration through Mexico remains invisible to most Mexicans. They have to be invisible to state and federal police in order to survive.</p>
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