World-News

By Joseph Stiglitz

The U.S. worked hard to create the American dream of opportunity. But today, that dream is a myth.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article31709.htm



OECD warns US on income inequality

The report pointed out that the U.S. has among the highest income inequality and relative poverty among the 34 countries that make up the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

http://www.presstv.ir/usdetail/248595.html



Some Outrageous Facts about U.S. Inequality

By Paul Buchheit

Studying inequality in America reveals some facts that are truly hard to believe. Amidst all the absurdity a few stand out.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article31757.htm



America s Prosperity Requires a Level Playing Field

By Joseph E. Stiglitz

To fix the economy, we must boost demand. To do that, we have to address inequality.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article32030.htm


From Information Clearing House

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Terrifying Future for America If We Don t Reverse Inequality

Lynn Parramore, AlterNet: ''In his newly released book, The Price of Inequality, Stiglitz returns to this theme of a divided society, delving into the origins and consequences of economic unfairness. I caught up with Professor Stiglitz and talked to him about how the persistent myths and beliefs associated with our capitalist system help to drive this trend, turning America from a land of opportunity to a land of broken dreams.''

http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/10067-joseph-stiglitz-terrifying-future-for-america-if-we-dont-reverse-inequality



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The Land Of The Free?

Video and transcript

The following speech was given by Justin Warren of Occupy The Stage. Justin is currently behind bars for making this speech on the steps of the Louisiana state capitol without purchasing a permit.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article31710.htm

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The Elephant in the Room: The Police and the Occupy Movement

Collin Harris, Truthout: ''As the global wave of rebellion began in 2011 and eventually spread to the beating heart of empire and the new subcultures of resistance it spawned continue to grow and diversify, there is an obvious dilemma that will have to be worked out if we are serious about changing American society in any meaningful way. Of the many obstacles facing what, from our current vantage point, looks to be the only light shining on the dark and blotted American social-scape, a militarized police force stands out for its menacing and ubiquitous presence in American social life?. We turn to author and activist Kristian Williams for his insights on the historical development of the modern police force, its role in enforcing social inequality, and the evolution of police tactics in response to successive waves of popular insurgency and rebellion.''

http://truth-out.org/news/item/10119-the-elephant-in-the-room-the-police-and-the-occupy-movement



The Aftermath of Occupy Will Surpass the Gains of 1960s Activism

Bill Zimmerman, Truthout: ''A new movement is being born. Jobless young troublemakers being thrown away by society understand that the extreme disparities in wealth and power that are the cause of their problems will not disappear on their own. Behind these young people will be millions of dissatisfied workers pursuing the American dream denied. That is why the coming era of citizen activism is likely to dwarf what my generation accomplished in the 1960s. We altered the country, culturally, socially, sexually and spiritually. The next wave of activism will change it economically.''

http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/10125-the-aftermath-of-occupy-will-surpass-the-sixties



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Carter will seinen demokratischen Parteikollegen und die Amerikaner daran erinnern, wieder für die Durschsetzung der Menschenrechte einzutreten, anstatt sie zu demontieren.

http://www.heise.de/tp/artikel/37/37154/1.html



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http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/06/26



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H. Patricia Hynes, Truthout: ''It s time to give renewable energy systems market priority, which fossil fuels and nuclear have enjoyed for decades, using all the mechanisms of public policy: investment in research and development, tax credits, green job training, technical assistance to businesses, standards for new building and renovations and public-sector conversion of buildings and vehicles to renewables. The climate crisis demands it.''

http://truth-out.org/news/item/9976-do-the-koch-brothers-determine-our-energy-dependence



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By Glenn Greenwald

Condemning foreign governments for abusive acts while ignoring one s own is easy. But the U.S. leads the way.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article31704.htm



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http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/06/25-6

Excuses for Assassination Secrecy
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/07/12-6

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A Cruel and Unusual Record

By Jimmy Carter

Revelations that top officials are targeting people to be assassinated abroad, including American citizens, are only the most recent, disturbing proof of how far our nation's violation of human rights has extended.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article31698.htm



David Ray Griffin: How a Retired Theologian Became a High-Priest of the 9/11 Truth Movement

By Jan Frel, AlterNet

In 2003 Griffin began to believe that the official 9/11 account was false, ''not simply in minor ways ... it [was] false from beginning to end.'' After researching the topic he came out with his first 9/11 book, The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions About the Bush Administration and 9-11.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article31915.htm



9/11: Explosive Evidence, Experts Speak Out

Video

Over 40 experts in high-rise architecture, structural engineering, metallurgy, chemistry, physics, explosives, and controlled demolition share their professional expertise and insights about the events of 9/11.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article32279.htm



"September 11: The New Pearl Harbor"

A Documentary By Massimo Mazzucco.

By David Ray Griffin

This is truly the film we have been waiting for.
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article36585.htm

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Assassination, conformity, and conscience

Future of Freedom Foundation
by Jacob G. Hornberger

06/26/12

As most every American knows, we now live in a country in which the ruler possesses the unfettered power to assassinate his citizens. What an extraordinary situation. Who would have ever thought that America would end up with a governmental system in which the ruler possessed such omnipotent power?

http://www.fff.org/blog/jghblog2012-06-26.asp


Informant: Thomas L. Knapp

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You are a Victim of the State: Don t Call 911
http://lewrockwell.com/orig13/covell3.1.1.html

We Are on a 9/11 Countdown
http://www.lewrockwell.com/lewrockwell-show/2012/08/14/301-we-are-on-a-911-countdown/

How U.S. and Saudi Backing of Al Qaeda Led to 9/11
http://lewrockwell.com/spl4/us-backing-of-al-qaeda-911.html

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We are all slaves to a global government run by bankers
http://www.brasschecktv.com/videos/the-secret-government-1/we-are-absolutely-slaves-to-central-banks.html

9/11: PBS lets the cat out of the bag
http://www.brasschecktv.com/videos/the-911-files/911-pbs-lets-the-cat-out-of-the-bag.html

9/11: How they did it
http://www.brasschecktv.com/videos/the-911-files/911-how-they-did-it.html

9/11 was a controlled demolition
http://www.brasschecktv.com/videos/the-911-files/911-was-a-controlled-demolition.html

The 9/11 Solution
http://www.brasschecktv.com/videos/the-911-files/the-911-solution-2006.html

We honor our dead by taking a hard look at the truth
http://www.brasschecktv.com/videos/the-911-files/we-honor-our-dead-by-taking-a-hard-look-at-the-truth.html

Pilots for 9/11 Truth
http://www.brasschecktv.com/videos/the-911-files/pilots-for-911-truth.html

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Government by the Banks, for the Banks: The ESM Coup D'Etat in Europe

Ellen Brown, Truthout: ''It is one thing to pool national resources to bail out other sovereign governments, quite another to write a blank check to bail out the profligate private banks that precipitated the global downturn. Europe has a strong tradition of publicly-owned banks. If the people must bear the costs, the people should own the banks and reap the benefits.''

http://truth-out.org/op-ed/item/10093-government-by-the-banks-for-the-banks-the-esm-coup-detat-in-europe?newsletter

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US Architects and Engineers for 911 Truth
http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/20209.html


From Mast Sanity/Mast Network



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http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/06/25



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http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/06/25-2

Supreme Court Upholds Arizona s Racial Profiling Law
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/06/25-1

On Citizens United and Protecting Society from Corporate 'Tyranny'
http://www.commondreams.org/video/2012/06/25-0

Supreme Court Extends Power of Corporations to Buy Elections
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/06/25-6

SCOTUS Ruling to Fuel Movement to Amend Constitution
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/06/26-5

California Legislature Approves Resolution Opposing Citizens United Ruling
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/07/06

Immigration, Racism, and the Supreme Court
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/07/16-4

Massachusetts Becomes Seventh State to Call for a Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2012/08/01-1

100,000-Plus Signatures Gathered to Support Colorado Ballot Measure Calling for a Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2012/08/06-3

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Supreme Court: More elections for sale

The Nation
by John Nichols

06/25/12

The US Supreme Court may still retain some familiarity with the Constitution when it comes to deciding the nuances of cases involving immigration policy and lifetime incarceration. But when it comes to handing off control of American democracy to corporations, the Court continues to reject the intents of the founders and more than a century of case law to assure that CEOs are in charge. Make no mistake, this is not a 'free speech' or 'freedom of association' stance by the Court s Republican majority. That majority is narrowing the range of debate. It is picking winners. To turn a phrase from the old union song, this Court majority has decided which side it is on...

http://tinyurl.com/cw4de5e


Informant: Thomas L. Knapp

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In a Police State, Everyone Loses: The Supreme Court s Ruling in Arizona v. United States Endangers Us All
http://lewrockwell.com/whitehead/whitehead48.1.html

Restraining Arizona, Unleashing the President
http://lewrockwell.com/napolitano/napolitano60.1.html

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Money, Power and Politics

Ann Robertson and Bill Leumer, Countercurrents: ''There has been much talk recently about the impact of money on politics, especially in the wake of the Citizens United ruling ? And many have assumed that the relation of money to politics is like a law of nature: the more money one has, the more political power one can wield. When it is a question of the efficacy of money in politics and workers fail to put up a fight, money prevails. The moral is: money counts - but only if we let it.''

http://truth-out.org/news/item/10078-money-power-and-politics?newsletter



The Cowardly Lions of Free Speech

Bill Moyers, Moyers & Company: ''In all the hullabaloo over the Supreme Court s decision on health care, another of its rulings quickly fell off the public radar. Before deciding the fate of the Affordable Care Act, the Court announced it would not reconsider Citizens United. That s the odious 5-4 decision two years ago that opened our elections to unlimited contributions. Within minutes of that announcement, right-wing partisans were crowing about the advantage they now own.''

http://truth-out.org/video/item/10236-bill-moyers-the-cowardly-lions-of-free-speech



Secret Donors vs. First Amendment: The Tricky Task of Reforming Election Abuse by Nonprofits

Dina Rasor, Truthout: ''In last week s column, I laid out the problem of nonprofit organizations, especially 501(c)4, 'social welfare' organizations being used to channel money toward campaigns while keeping their donors secret. In fact, for all the ink spilled concerning super PAC committees, which must reveal donors, according to iWatch News, these nonprofits have been spending more money on the 2010 campaigns than the super PACs. The trend is now to start a super PAC and a C4 organization at the same time, then have the skittish donors, especially corporations that don't want the public to know that they are backing specific candidates, use that money for campaign ads done by the C4 and give some of the money from the C4 to the super PAC, which still hides the original source of the money.''

http://truth-out.org/news/item/10289-secret-donors-vs-freedom-of-speech-the-tricky-task-of-reforming-election-abuse-by-nonprofits-part-two



Montana s Governor Vows to Continue His Fight Against Citizens United

Richard Schiffman, Truthout: ''I am just a rancher who ended up governor of Montana,' Brian Schweitzer is fond of saying. In a world where even Mitt Romney paints himself as a populist with humble roots, one might reasonably be skeptical of Schweitzer s self-portrait. The governor of the Big Sky State, however, appears to be the real deal, a plainspoken 51-year-old farmer and irrigation engineer, who had never held public office before he ran for the highest post in Montana eight years ago.''

http://truth-out.org/news/item/10237-a-prophet-crying-in-the-wilderness-montanas-governor-vows-to-continue-his-fight-against-citizens-united



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