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Weekly Digest - 12/25/09

Published 24 Dec 2009 at 12:58 pm. No Comments.
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Our weekly edition is a nationally syndicated one-hour digest of the best of our daily coverage.

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This week on Uprising:

* Progressives Join Republicans in Calling for Defeat of Healthcare Bill
* Black Agenda Report on Disaster Capitalism on Display in Copenhagen
* Hundreds of Solidarity Activists Plan New Year’s Eve March in Gaza to Commemorate 1 Year Anniversary of Israeli War
* Glenn Beck …


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On 30th Anniversary of Soviet Invasion, Congressman Massa Calls for End to Afghan War

Published 24 Dec 2009 at 10:33 am. No Comments.
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US troopsThirty years ago today the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan and sparked what was to be a 10 year-bloody occupation, claiming the lives of 10,000 Soviet soldiers, and more than a million Afghans. Often referred to as the USSR’s “Vietnam,” it served as a a sober lesson to many Russians, and, today also being the 3000th day of the US war …


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Dissident LA Teacher Launches Virtual Commons for Other Teachers

Published 24 Dec 2009 at 10:32 am. 1 Comment.
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per dailyA recent decision by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) board to farm out poorly performing public schools to charter and other independent entities has been met by a lawsuit from the United Teachers of Los Angeles. UTLA contends that the so-called School Choice plan opens the door to the privatization of education. The district and the union …


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December 24, 2009

Published 24 Dec 2009 at 10:11 am. No Comments.
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“If we don’t change our direction, we’re likely to end up where we’re headed.” — Chinese Proverb


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