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12.11.2013

***** TPP. READ THIS. WASHPO: Center for Economic and Policy Research responded to Peterson's paper with an analysis that breaks out wage gains by income percentile, showing that most would accrue to the wealthy... DETAILS

Everything you need to know about the Trans Pacific Partnership

Washington Post

Look at the stats: America resembles a poor country. salon.com

"In Sweden, the minimum wage is $19 per hour and workers enjoy a minimum of 5 weeks paid vacation every year. In the U.S. the minimum wage is a tick above $7 per hour and workers can expect no more than 12 days of annual vacation. So guess what? IKEA has set up a factory in Virginia. Volkswagen has set up in Tennessee, and the likes of Hyundai, KIA, BMW, Honda, and Toyota have all set up in the South to take advantage of the world’s latest cheap labor source."

Animal Cruelty Is the Price We Pay for Cheap Meat | Rolling Stone rollingstone.com

US - This is what the factory-farm industry does not want you to see

This terrible plan is one step further to killing our Great Barrier Reef for good. greenpeace.org

AUSTRALIA - 'Terrible plan' is further step in killing off the Great Barrier Reef
This terrible plan is one step further to killing our Great Barrier Reef for good
greenpeace.org
On 10 December, new Environment Minister Greg Hunt approved a massive and destructive and dredging project at Abbot Point, just 50 km north of the

Rand Paul: link. freewoodpost.com "Having wealthy parents really helped me and I know it can help those who are hurting right now as well. Maybe then they can use the nepotistic path that I ventured on."

(M) Something to make you laugh.

http://bit.ly/AdoptThePoor

Fracking‬ waste is used as a de-icer on New York roads

US - There's no moratorium on this risk: ‪#‎Fracking‬ waste is used as a de-icer on New York roads
There's no moratorium on this risk: ‪#‎Fracking‬ waste is used as a de-icer on New York roads. Hear our concerns on WAMC Northeast Public Radio: http://wamc.org/post/riverkeeper-raises-concern-over-fracking-waste-de-icer-ny-roads?utm_referrer=http%3A//m.wamc.org/%3Futm_referrer%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F%23mobile/79536 (Photo: Kate Ter Haar, flickr)

166 House Democrats Stand Up to GOP Cruelty and Fight For The Unemployed. politicususa.com

***** Our Children's Christmas Elves. WE MUST 'SEE'T THIS.

Go Left's photo.Go Left added a new photo to the album December 2013.

***** pic. MUST STUDY. 'Earth is 4.6 billion years old. Scaling to 46 years, humans have been here 4 hours, the industrial revolution began 1 minute ago, and in that time, we've destroyed more than half the world's forests....'

I fucking love science's photo.I fucking love science added a new photo.

pic. Jonas Salk: "If all insects on earth disappeared, within 50 years all life on earth would end. If all human beings disappeared from earth, within 50 years all forms of life would flourish."

I've bumped into people who want to kill everyone. And in all honesty I understand them. Do I agree with the method of solution, no. But, the evidence is substantial of the human population being more of a problem than a solution to the bigger picture because of the current economic, political and social models we've been following.I've bumped into people who want to kill everyone. And in all honesty I understand them. Do I agree with the method of solution, no. But, the evidence is substantial of the human population being more of a problem than a solution to the bigger picture because of the current economic, political and social models we've been following.

Wealthy Teen Gets Only Probation for Killing 4 People While Driving Drunk (Video). aattp.org

On June 15, sixteen year old Ethan Anthony Couch and seven friends stole alcohol from a local Walmart. After getting hammered, they decided it was a good idea to head to another store for a “beer run,” so they embarked on a brisk, drunken 70-mph cruise through a 40-mph zone.

A few hours later, four people were dead and NO ONE is being held accountable.
No Accountability: Wealthy Teen Gets Only Probation for Killing 4 People While Driving Drunk (Video)
aattp.org
On June 15, sixteen year old Ethan Anthony Couch and seven friends stole alcohol from a local Walmart. After getting hammered, they decided it was a

Parts of Alaska Set Record Highs | Climate Central climatecentral.org

It's MIGHTY cold in the lower-48 …. Meanwhile, parts of Alaska are setting RECORD HIGH temps!

"If we don't do the impossible, we shall be faced with the unthinkable." Petra Kelly, German green activist murdered in 1992.

"If we don't do the impossible, we shall be faced with the unthinkable." Petra Kelly, German green activist murdered in 1992.

pic. Wage Slavery or starvation. That is not a choice. That is a Threat.

Capitalism keeps us enslaved by convincing us that we have a choice.

DOJ Agency Warns Of Police Militarization. owl.li

"One of the first to notice what was going on was Portland journalist Paul Richmond. “The unfortunate truth about community policing as it is currently being implemented is that it is anything but community based,” Richmond wrote in a 1997 article for the alternative newspaper PDXS. Instead, he wrote, in Portland the grants had resulted in “increased militarization of the police force.”

Criminologist Peter Kraska found that when most law enforcement officials heard “communi...See More

Portland Rising Tide's photo....

Portland Rising Tide's photo.Can you help stop the megaloads? This is the best way to plug in. Come to a direct action training this Saturday, noon to 4, then head out to the front lines. This is a very useful training with two great trainers. Don't miss it!

RSVP to make sure there's space: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/182PGqypkqTq31eB-qgRIc0k2dAMSO1_KsNoo4XMFb-4/viewform
Saturday at 12:00am
NE Portland (RSVP for exact location)
8 people are going

In Victoria, BC millions of litres of raw sewage are being dumped into the ocean each day, including tonnes of toxic chemicals....

In Victoria, BC millions of litres of raw sewage are being dumped into the ocean each day, including tonnes of toxic chemicals. The Victoria sewage debate has been swirling for decades, but it's the same anti-treatment advocates sowing seeds of discontent. http://ow.ly/rFJxu

If we want to call ourselves the greatest country in the world we should want the smartest citizens in the world, which is why higher education should be subsidized.

(M) If we want to call ourselves the greatest country in the world we should want the smartest citizens in the world, which is why higher education should be subsidized.

BC/Yukon First Nation bans fracking, finds impacts outweigh benefits -The Common Sense Canadian commonsensecanadian.ca

CANADA - BC/Yukon First Nation bans fracking, finds impacts outweigh benefits

Just a month ago, these wild horses were living their lives free on the range in Wyoming. Now they are incarcerated at BLM's Rock Springs holding facility where...See More

Wild horses now incarcerated and without shelter.
Just a month ago, these wild horses were living their lives free on the range in Wyoming. Now they are incarcerated at BLM's Rock Springs holding facility where they have no shelter from the elements -- snow and frigid temps. Please read the press release from our coalition partner, The Cloud Foundation ( Cloud the Stallion) on this situation. http://bit.ly/18A44ZQ Photo by Living Images by Carol Walker

Fracking Bonanza Threatens Texas Suburbs. ecowatch.com

US - Fracking Bonanza Threatens Texas Suburbs

Tell the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District to stop GM mosquito experiments

US - Fears voiced over the planned introduction of genetically modified mosquitoes
This week, applications by British company Oxitec to release GE olive flies in Spain & Brazil, were withdrawn. The company was unable to provide evidence to the Spanish & Brazilian governments that these insects would not harm humans or the environment. Oxitec is still pushing for approval to release experimental genetically engineered mosquitoes into the Florida Keys. The FDA is, as usual, asleep at the wheel. Please sign the petition and contact the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District to update them on this very important development. Oxitec can't provide evidence of the safety of these insects and should therefore, not be allowed to release them. Tell the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District to stop GM mosquito experiments: http://keysmosquito.org/contact-form You can also call & email at this address: Phone: 305.292.7190 Email: keysmosquito@gmail.com SIGN the Petition: https://www.change.org/petitions/say-no-to-genetically-modified-mosquitoes-release-in-the-florida-keys READ: http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2013/11/9/genetically-modifiedmosquitoessetoffuproarinfloridakeys.html READ MORE: http://www.scribd.com/doc/100213440/Issue-Brief-GE-Mosquitoes-in-U-S SAMPLE TEXT COMMENT, or write your own: I urge you to reject Oxitec’s bid to experiment with GM mosquitoes in the Florida Keys. Oxitech recently withdrew applications to release GM Olive flies in Spain & Brazil because they don't have evidence that their GM insects are safe for humans and for our environment. Oxitec admits their system isn't foolproof. About one female is accidentally released for every 1,500 male mosquitoes and the consequence of being bit by one these genetically engineered female mosquitoes is unknown. Biting female mosquitoes could inject an engineered protein into humans along with other proteins from the mosquitoes’ salivary gland. Oxitec has yet to conduct or publish any study showing that this protein is not expressed in the salivary gland and therefore cannot be passed on to humans. We need more data. If something goes wrong the consequences could be catastrophic not only for humans but also the whole ecosystem. I don’t want this experimentation done in Florida or any part of our country. ‪#‎oxitec‬ ‪#‎FDA‬ ‪#‎AedesAegypti‬ ‪#‎mosquitoes‬ ‪#‎GEMosquito‬ ‪#‎GMMosquito‬ ‪#‎florida‬ ‪#‎floridakeys‬ ‪#‎gmo‬ ‪#‎gmofreeflorida‬ ‪#‎gmofreeusa‬

Black Rhino - 23 million years on earth. Extinct 2013.

This planet does not belong to humans; it is home to countless millions of other living beings who have as much right to be here as we do. The dominant culture, industrial civilisation, is wiping them out.

Today, eight people were arrested for blocking deportations in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Ni una mas! Today, eight people were arrested for blocking deportations in Elizabeth, New Jersey. For more incredible photos and updates from the ‪#‎Not1More‬ campaign, click LIKE on the National Day Laborer Organizing Network page! You can also check their website for videos and photos: http://www.notonemoredeportation.com/2013/12/10/jersey/

Will the Union for Reform Judaism tell Netanyahu to ‪#‎StopPrawerPlan‬ when he addresses their Biennial gathering?

Will the Union for Reform Judaism tell Netanyahu to ‪#‎StopPrawerPlan‬ when he addresses their Biennial gathering?

POST YOUR PIC (with a sign from http://bit.ly/1dnuvVB) at stopprawer.tumblr.com to send URJ a message!

pic. While you were busy bitching about the guy who bought a Snickers with food stamps, Exxon pocketed $9000 of your tax dollars.

(M) Corporations don't need welfare, and they shouldn't be getting it.

***** pics. Depression Update: I've put myself though the Heart of Darkness, Psychological Hell, these last months. This is why - to See this. I didn't know. I knew I was to NOT turn away. I knew it was something.


***** Depression Update:  I've put myself though the Heart of Darkness, Psychological Hell, these last months.  This is why - to See this.  I didn't know. I knew I was to NOT turn away. I knew it was something.