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Are you tired of Republicons yet? Look what they just did.
Found on the GoLeft facebook page
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Link: How to Save the Democratic Party
“In short, the time has come for a showdown—if necessary, even a parting of ways—between the reformist and accommodationist wings of the Democratic Party. “ from How to Save the Democratic Party Progressives need to expose and kick out the corporatist Dems. It would be an ugly fight, and many people on the further Left…
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Rally to defend the New Deal and end the Bush tax cuts, Seattle, Monday at noon
Monday, 10 Dec 2012, 12:00 PM Let’s Support A Progressive Champion – 9 miles away Rep. Jim McDermott’s Office 32 registered participant(s) (100 maximum) 1809 7th St (map) Seattle, WA 98101 Hosted by Amanda Morgan Description Since 1989, Rep. McDermott has been fighting for the people’s rights over corporations and big money. He has shown…
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The attack on progressive radio in the Pacific Northwest
How odd! The progressive talk radio stations for Seattle (KPTK) and Portland (KPOJ, now Fox Sports AM620) are switching to sports radio formats. The Tacoma Weekly reports in Seattle’s KPTK expected to switch from progressive talk to sports: “When reached for comment KPTK program director Carey Curelop said, ‘There’s nothing I can confirm or deny.’…
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Pee and politics
Raw Story reports: Emmy Award-winning The Mary Tyler Show actor Ed Asner recently asked a Fox News producer if he could “piss on†him after he was confronted about a California Federation of Teachers video that showed cartoon rich people urinating on poor people. Fox News host Sean Hannity and other conservative pundits first began…
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Exxon hates your children
From http://exxonhatesyourchildren.com/: Exxon hates your children. It’s a serious accusation. And it deserves a serious explanation. Click here to learn more
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Involved Democracy: Stop Coal Trains in their Tracks, Thurs Dec 13
WHAT: Environmental Impact Hearing On the Proposed               Gateway Pacific Terminal WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 13th, 4-7 pm         (Arrive by 3 pm if possible for press conference) WHERE: Washington State Convention Center (800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA)      …
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Link: 26 Amazing Facts About Finland's Unorthodox Education System
http://www.businessinsider.com/finland-education-school-2011-12?op=1
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Politicians can fund education by enacting an income tax on the state's wealthiest
Now that all the election results have rolled in, there is a lot of work to do. Our governments, at the federal, state, and local levels, must grapple with the slow motion of our economy, the defunding of public services, and the necessity of new jobs. Nationally, enhancing Social Security has got to be at…