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REPORT: Debt Ceiling Deal Will Cost 1.8 Million Jobs In 2012 | ThinkProgress - 0 views

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    The Economic Policy Institute, a top nonpartisan think tank, estimates that the deal struck this weekend to raise the nation's debt limit will end up costing the economy 1.8 million jobs by 2012.
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The revolution will be tweeted - science-in-society - 06 February 2012 - New Scientist - 0 views

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    Economic meltdown, pro-democracy revolts, protest camps - it's kicking off everywhere. But was all this catalysed by new social media and technologies as many claimed? Paul Mason, a BBC correspondent who witnessed much of the unrest at first-hand, tells Liz Else that it's a lot subtler than that
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Progressives Vow to Challenge Obama in Democratic Primaries | Common Dreams - 0 views

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    Progressive leaders led by Ralph Nader and Cornel West unveiled a proposal today to challenge President Obama in the Democratic Party's presidential primaries in 2012. The proposal, which has been endorsed by over 45 distinguished leaders, seeks to have a slate of six candidates run against President Obama, each representing a field in which Obama has never clearly staked a progressive claim or where he has drifted toward the corporatist right. "Without debates by challengers inside the Democratic Party's presidential primaries, the liberal/majoritarian agenda will be muted and ignored," said Ralph Nader.
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October2011.org | "Stop the Machine! * Create a New World!" - 0 views

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    October 2011 is the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan and the beginning of the 2012 federal austerity budget. It is time to light the spark that sets off a true democratic, nonviolent transition to a world in which people are freed to create just and sustainable solutions. Read more.
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Occupy Wall Street National Convention - 0 views

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    It's in the works. A massive Occupy Wall Street gathering with delegates from all over the country. And if these plans are carried out, Occupy Wall Street will be a major force to be reckoned with on Election Day 2012.
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Ahead of Telethon, Rolling Jubilee Already Quadruples Goal | Common Dreams - 0 views

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    "For every $1 raised during the telethon, the group can buy $32 of distressed debt from lenders. The group's stated goal is to raise $50,000 to buy (and eliminate) $1 million worth of debt."
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