From Robert Parry: Editor's Note: Because we've been publishing more stories, some readers say they miss some that fly by. So, each month, we'll point out some special stories from the previous month.
Here is a selection from November, with the wrap-up of the historic presidential election and the stumbling start of Barack Obama's transition: "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=2AsL44hLuj%2B0qjjl3w5CYSNah8M2FarI>McCain's Real-ly Stupid America" by Robert Parry, looking at John McCain's pursuit for the lowest common demoninator. (November 2, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=nrIrHAihGm1KrWgOF896ZiNah8M2FarI>Fear and Racism on the Campaign Trail" by Brian Barger, reporting from southern Virginia. (November 3, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=CGaLt58XWbqrdwQI6XpVMCNah8M2FarI>At the White House, an Obama Party" by Robert Parry, juxtaposiing the Nov. 4 celebration with an event nearly eight years earlier. (November 5, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=%2BsubvTlShQ%2FCAySUN45MLyNah8M2FarI>Obama Demands Iraq War Changes" by Jason Leopold, noting an initial steadfastness on the Iraq withdrawal. (November 7, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=CpZ0yxg8RSKzivyGsamD0yNah8M2FarI>Obama Shows the Future, the Past" by Michael Winship, observing the significance of Obama's victory. (November 7, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=2Hrlqz%2BQ6dPt%2Bpu2FR4UgiNah8M2FarI>President-Elect's Queries to Briefers" by Ray McGovern, suggesting some questions Obama needed to ask. (November 7, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=770J2Nwx6vkzmKVsndtWJSNah8M2FarI>Can the Republicans Change?" by Robert Parry, wondering whether more "politics of destruction" is ahead. (November 9, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=BiOcZ8BgaZ4%2FiPq1qC%2B71fImDFPHmADj>Obama: Beware the Lessons of '93" by Robert Parry, recalling the political missteps of the last Democratic President. (November 11, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=lCpmDrv94%2BZ1b50Y%2BlcAUCNah8M2FarI>The Danger of Keeping Robert Gates" by Robert Parry, warning Obama about the dubious loyalties of the Defense Secretary. (November 12, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=LyuiO5eRXAgnploXPpbzKyNah8M2FarI>Lieberman's Weak Record on Oversight" by Jason Leopold, observing another problem with the controversial senator. (November 13, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=AboGAZSnpEoomcrzeGWl9iNah8M2FarI>Predictable Disaster of George W. Bush," by Robert Parry, questioning why the warning signs were ignored. (November 16, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=Dw9H3sMwDqNrZqohyRk0xSNah8M2FarI>Obama Risks Clinton-Era Mistakes" by Robert Parry, noting Obama's chancy choices. (November 17, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=ey%2BlG2gVQ769JMqRLCtX0SNah8M2FarI>Detroit-Washington Shotgun Marriage" by Brian Barger, suggesting steps to save the auto industry and the environment. (November 18, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=SRQAuT7wfhPopHXy%2B4i%2FTSNah8M2FarI>Robert Gates: As Bad as Rumsfeld?" by Ray McGovern, assessing Gates's real record. (November 19, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=cjH%2F1t8wemEfYy37Il1s7CNah8M2FarI>Obama Team Tilts Toward Gates" by Jason Leopold, examining why Obama was keeping George W. Bush's Defense Secretary. (November 20, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=7bNQREXaqQVUhcR%2BXY%2BjvCNah8M2FarI>What Must Be Done Now!" by Robert Parry, pointing to the desperate need for honest journalism. (November 20, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=b6PTRlodRRoCY3lJY3HyLiNah8M2FarI>The Judge Who Bolted on Gitmo" by Robert Parry, describing the curious history of federal judge Dick Leon. (November 22, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=wnXZA%2BdKgHY%2FiPq1qC%2B71fImDFPHmADj>Gates and the Urge to Surge" by Ray McGovern, noting Robert Gates's tendency to support troop surges. (November 23, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=zNXBndYegpU%2F85uuB4DQECNah8M2FarI>Iraq War Foes Get Short Shrift" by Robert Parry, describing Obama's turn away from anti-war Democrats. (November 24, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=BLAnMR3YtiTS5DgI%2BZd1k%2FImDFPHmADj>Obama, Ask the Kremlin About Gate," by Robert Parry, recalling an unresolved political mystery. (November 25, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=w95o4fCiz1n%2BKjPc9D7edvImDFPHmADj>Washington Old Guard Wins on Gates" by Brent Budowsky, commenting about the pro-Iraq War look of Obama's team. (November 26, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=1uIN16LUre3zPZ068EPJmiNah8M2FarI>Obama Can End Iraq War 'Responsibly,'" by Peter Dyer, challenging Obama to exact accountability for the Iraq War crimes. (November 26, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=Bd4I6A0rwg2tZ9R5H%2BXzHSNah8M2FarI>Kafka and Uighurs at Guantanamo," by Ray McGovern, describing the madness of a Gitmo case. (November 26, 2008) "<http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=IT8hv0HONpvXmxaFH%2Bq9TyNah8M2FarI>The Establishment's Thanksgiving," by Robert Parry, pointing how undeserving Washington insiders had much to give thanks for from President-elect Obama. (November 29, 2008) To produce and publish these stories - and many more - costs money. And except for book sales, we depend solely on the support of our readers. So, please consider a tax-deductible donation either by <http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=9Adc0j9iEl3N%2B9R8pDq2HSNah8M2FarI>credit card online or by <http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=RPe0ukwS4NyYSzfLFj3hSSNah8M2FarI>mailing a check. (For readers wanting to use PayPal, you can address contributions to our account, which is named "[email protected]."). Through the end of the year, for a donation of $50, we will send you a gift, autographed copy of one of our books, Neck Deep, Lost History or Secrecy & Privilege. 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