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Before we turn to an analysis of the national electoral scene, we’ll look at voting problems on election day. Early reports streamed in yesterday of instances of Tea Party activists challenging people on their way to cast votes. In fact, there are reports of Tea Party groups organizing and holding training sessions on how best to challenge voters. There …

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As predicted, Republicans emerged as the big winners in last night’s mid-term elections. The GOP now controls the House, holding at least 239 seats to the Democrats 184. All 435 House seats were on the ballot. As of this morning, the results for 12 races are still too close to call. Republicans also won at least 10 state Governorships. Democrats …

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Exit polls yesterday revealed that young people and African Americans turned out in lower numbers than during the 2008 presidential election. Only 9% of 18-29 year-olds voted, compared to 18% two years ago. Nearly 60% of youth who voted favored Democratic candidates. Ten percent of African Americans voted last night, compared to 13% in 2008. CBS is reporting …

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“It’s the action, not the fruit of the action, that’s important. You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time, that there’ll be any fruit. But that doesn’t mean you stop doing the right thing. You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.” — Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi …

We’ll analyze the election results – who won, who lost, and who’s still up in the air. We’ll get the low-down on the California electoral scoreboard with Robert Cruickshank of Calitics.com. John Nichols and Jane Hamsher join us to explore the new national political landscape and what it means for the two major parties. Plus, Antonio Gonzalez and Bill Fletcher share their thoughts on the post-election future of the US. …

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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has been very busy this election season even though he’s not running for office. He’s been stumping for Senate incumbent Barbara Boxer as well as other Democratic members of Congress in various states. He traveled recently to Colorado to support Democratic incumbent Michael Bennet against his Republican challenger Ken Buck. He has also rallied for Senate Majority …

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Proposition 19

Prop 19, the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 would, according to Ballotpedia.org, “legalize various marijuana-related activities, allow local governments to regulate these …

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While pundits and economists worry about Wall Street’s well-being, Americans worry about losing their jobs, paying their bills and the health of the planet. The capitalist marketplace promotes the exploitation of people and natural resources as cheap fixes. But you don’t have to abandon your values to save a buck. Welcome to the People’s Marketplace.

Going organic …

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“The way people in democracies thing of the government as something different from themselves is a real handicap. And of course, sometimes the government confirms their opinion.” Lewis Mumford …

On November 2nd, Election Day, Uprising will present an overview of all nine propositions on this year’s California ballot from 8-9 am PST.
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