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No Thanks: How Thanksgiving Narratives Erase the Genocide of Native
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No Thanks: How Thanksgiving Narratives Erase the Genocide of Native Peoples
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/33781-no-thanks-how-thanksgiving-narratives-erase-the-genocide-of-native-peoples
Joanne Barker, Truthout: There's nothing wrong with people having a turkey dinner with their family or friends. But we must recognize that Thanksgiving is a nationalist holiday with capitalist underpinnings, and stop pretending that it celebrates or honors Native history and culture.
Thanksgiving Thoughts on the Children of War
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/33818-thanksgiving-thoughts-on-the-children-of-war
William Rivers Pitt, Truthout: Many people in this country are ready and willing to take refugee children in. However, these children will first be screened to ensure they aren't "terrorists" - a process that could take years. Too many of these children will be dead before they ever see a hot meal again, much less shelter, education or a kind word.
The Hubris of the United States Waging War by Claiming It Is Just and Its "Enemies" Evil
http://www.truth-out.org/progressivepicks/item/33819-the-hubris-of-the-united-states-waging-war-by-claiming-it-is-just-and-its-enemies-evil
Noam Chomsky, Haymarket Books: In this excerpt from the preface to a new edition of "Rogue States," Chomsky outlines major events in United States history, from the Cold War to the 2008 financial crisis and impending environmental catastrophe. The acclaimed public intellectual connects these events by examining them through the lens of imperialistic US policies.
On Holiday Myths and State Violence
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/33820-on-holiday-myths-and-state-violence
Kelly Hayes, Lifted Voices: Just as Thanksgiving whitewashes a period soaked in the blood of Natives slaughtered during crimes of conquest, the myth of police as guardians of the public whitewashes the reality of where those institutions began.
The Dangerously Limited Foreign Policy Discourse of the Democratic Candidates
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/33817-the-dangerously-limited-foreign-policy-discourse-of-the-democratic-candidates
Peter Bloom, Truthout: The most recent Democratic presidential debate offered candidates the chance to articulate a less militaristic, progressive foreign policy vision. Their failure to do so reflects the dangerously narrow limits of "acceptable" US political discourse.
There's No Such Thing as a Climate Change Refugee, but There Ought to Be
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/33821-there-s-no-such-thing-as-a-climate-change-refugee
Brian Palmer, onEarth: There is no such thing as a climate change refugee. The requirements for those seeking refugee status or asylum are fairly consistent from country to country, and the law is clear: Climate change migrants need not apply.
Instead of Pardoning a Turkey, Obama Should Free This Man
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/33823-instead-of-pardoning-a-turkey-obama-should-free-this-man
John Kiriakou, OtherWords: Instead of following the White House tradition and "pardoning" a turkey destined for a holiday dinner table, President Obama should extend that courtesy to some of the thousands of human beings caged up in federal prisons - starting with Leonard Peltier.
Kochs' Push for Criminal Legal Reform Is Aimed at Protecting Corporate Lawbreakers
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/33815-kochs-push-for-criminal-legal-reform-to-protect-corporate-lawbreakers
The Daily Take Team, The Thom Hartmann Program: The Koch brothers don't want to reform the federal criminal code to help average Americans stay out of jail for smoking pot; they want to reform the federal criminal code to protect fat-cat polluters. It really is as simple and dirty as that.
Nine Native Sites to Visit Instead of Celebrating Thanksgiving With Turkey
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/33824-nine-native-sites-to-visit-instead-of-celebrating-thanksgiving-with-turkey
s.e. smith, Care2: There's a growing movement to take a closer look at Thanksgiving, with some Native American activists arguing that it should be a Day of Mourning to mark the effects of colonialism, rather than a celebration followed by Black Friday excess. Why not take it a step further and use that traditional time off to visit a Native American site?
Victory: Columbia University Divests $10 Million From Private Prisons
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/33822-victory-columbia-university-divests-10-million-from-private-prisons
Staff, The Laura Flanders Show: Beginning in 2013, students at Columbia University began a campaign to get their school to divest from private prisons. This video gives a behind the scenes look at how the students succeeded, making Columbia the first college in the US to divest from the industry.
TRUTHOUT'S BUZZFLASH DAILY HEADLINES
On Thanksgiving Day, Detainees Refuse Meals, Demand Freedom
Read the Article at NotOneMoreDeportation.com
http://www.notonemoredeportation.com/2015/11/26/freedomgiving/
Armed Texas Mosque Protester Posts Names, Addresses of Muslims on Facebook
Read the Article at Mediaite
http://www.mediaite.com/online/armed-texas-mosque-protestor-posts-names-addresses-of-muslims-on-facebook/
EU Alleged to Have Given ExxonMobil Access to Confidential Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Papers
Read the Article at the Guardian US
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/nov/26/ttip-talks-eu-alleged-to-have-given-exxonmobil-access-to-confidential-papers
A Grim Holiday Season Awaits the United States' Hungry
Read the Article at Al Jazeera America
http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2015/11/26/a-grim-holiday-season-awaits-americas-hungry.html
Here's Evidence the Chicago Police Department Is Worse Than You Thought
Read the Article at The Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chicago-police-statistics_56560822e4b079b2818a0c6d
The Defense Bill That Obama Just Signed Will Make It Harder to Shut Guantanamo
Read the Article at Vice
https://news.vice.com/article/the-defense-bill-that-obama-just-signed-will-make-it-harder-to-shut-guantanamo
Eight Ways to Deal With Your Conservative Relatives' Fox News Talking Points This Thanksgiving
Read the Article at AlterNet
http://www.alternet.org/culture/8-ways-deal-your-conservative-relatives-fox-news-talking-points?akid=13709.1084699.OTQYaj&rd=1&src=newsletter1046347&t=2
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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>Joanne Barker, Truthout:</strong> There's nothing wrong with people having a turkey dinner with their family or friends. But we must recognize that Thanksgiving is a nationalist holiday with capitalist underpinnings, and stop pretending that it celebrates or honors Native history and culture.</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=laKHrlK%2F1QSCaPg9%2BzqYMFMAb8KaTlZv"><strong>Read the Article</strong></a> </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>William Rivers Pitt, Truthout:</strong> Many people in this country are ready and willing to take refugee children in. However, these children will first be screened to ensure they aren't "terrorists" - a process that could take years. Too many of these children will be dead before they ever see a hot meal again, much less shelter, education or a kind word.</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>Brian Palmer, onEarth:</strong> There is no such thing as a climate change refugee. The requirements for those seeking refugee status or asylum are fairly consistent from country to country, and the law is clear: Climate change migrants need not apply.</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>John Kiriakou, OtherWords:</strong> Instead of following the White House tradition and "pardoning" a turkey destined for a holiday dinner table, President Obama should extend that courtesy to some of the thousands of human beings caged up in federal prisons - starting with Leonard Peltier.</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>The Daily Take Team, The Thom Hartmann Program:</strong> The Koch brothers don't want to reform the federal criminal code to help average Americans stay out of jail for smoking pot; they want to reform the federal criminal code to protect fat-cat polluters. It really is as simple and dirty as that.</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>s.e. smith, Care2:</strong> There's a growing movement to take a closer look at Thanksgiving, with some Native American activists arguing that it should be a Day of Mourning to mark the effects of colonialism, rather than a celebration followed by Black Friday excess. Why not take it a step further and use that traditional time off to visit a Native American site?</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>Staff, The Laura Flanders Show:</strong> Beginning in 2013, students at Columbia University began a campaign to get their school to divest from private prisons. This video gives a behind the scenes look at how the students succeeded, making Columbia the first college in the US to divest from the industry.</p>
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