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Top Stories, Video and Blog Posts for AlterNet
November 2nd, 2008
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THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM BATTLE IN CALIFORNIA: CYNICAL POLITICIANS AND
POWERFUL INTERESTS ATTACKING THE PUBLIC GOOD
By Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post
We can't allow a sensible solution to be drowned out by
people know the "tough on crime" approach is worthless
public policy.
http://www.alternet.org/election08/105741/
REP. KEITH ELLISON ON THE UGLY ATTACKS OBAMA HAS FACED IN THE ELECTION
By Liliana Segura, AlterNet
The only Muslim in Congress, no stranger to the prejudice
and fearmongering leveled at Obama, explains why these
attacks ultimately fail.
http://www.alternet.org/rights/105740/
BELLA ABZUG: IN HARD TIMES, LOOK TO THE LEGACY OF THE BRILLIANT FEISTY BELLA,
NOT THE POSER SARAH PALIN
By Don Hazen, AlterNet
A new book reminds us of one of the most inspirational
figures in U.S. political history -- what a contrast Abzug
is to media darling Sarah Palin.
http://www.alternet.org/story/105742/
FOX NEWS GOES APOPLECTIC OVER THE SUCCESS OF WORKING FAMILIES AND ACORN
By Dan Cantor, AlterNet
Fox attacked ACORN endorsing Obama on the Working Families
Line in New York, and then essentially provided free cable
advertising.
http://www.alternet.org/election08/105728/
NOW IT'S CLEAR WHY SOME PEOPLE ARE SCARED OF EARLY VOTING: BECAUSE IT EMPOWERS
PEOPLE
By Tate Hausman, AlterNet
Vote Today Ohio shows that you can bring marginalized people
to vote early, and really challenge the powers that be.
http://www.alternet.org/election08/105744/
2 DAYS LEFT -- BECOME A VOTER FOR PEACE
Code Pink & AlterNet
Where is the national conversation about peace? Join us in
pledging to be a Voter for Peace -- not just with your vote,
but beyond Nov. 4.
http://www.alternet.org/election08/105748/
HOW TO MAKE YOUR VOTE AS EASY AS POSSIBLE: AN ONLINE GUIDE
By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet
How to vote early, find your polling place, check your
registration, know what ID to bring, and more <i>With new
updated info.</i>
http://www.alternet.org/election08/105468/
AND THE WINNER OF 2008'S MOST PARTISAN STATE ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR IS...
By J. Gerald Hebert, Campaign Legal Center Blog
The envelope please ... Indiana's Todd Rokita's pursuit of
ACORN wins the award for 2008's most partisan top state
election official.
http://www.alternet.org/democracy/105684/
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AlterNet Blogs:
LETTER TO A YOUNG VOTER
By Jill Hussein C.
All the effort in the world means nothing if you don't show
up to vote.
http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/105722/
WHO'S GETTING RICH OFF PROHIBITION? JUST LOOK WHO OPPOSES CA'S PROP. 5
By Paul Armentano, NORML
You can learn a lot about the merits of a proposal by taking
a good, hard look at who's lobbying against it.
http://www.alternet.org/blogs/rights/105685/
BE A HERO: PROTECT THE VOTE WITH JUST YOUR CAMERA PHONE
By Staff, The Uptake
Here's how you can add your phone to our network of eyes and
ears across the country now through Election Day, in just 15
minutes.
http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/105668/
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