Noteworthy Articles

The following articles of interest were published elsewhere on the web today:

• State, marijuana advocates prepare to work together
  Another look at Michigan’s recently pass medical marijuana proposal and how the government is preparing to implement the policy.
  Categories: drugs michigan
• Michigan Medical Pot Law Vague Officials Say
  There are questions about how Michigan’s medical pot law will function, with government officials calling the recently passed proposal vague.
  Categories: drugs laws michigan
• A Portrait of Christian Hate: Prop 8′s Elsa Prince of Michigan
  A look at Holland resident and longtime supporter of the religious right, Elsa Prince. The article–which examines Prince’s role in California’s anti-gay Proposal 8–quotes extensively from MediaMouse.org
  Categories: lgbt religiousright holland michigan
• Susan Rice is Bad News for Africa
  A critical look at Obama’s choice for UN Ambassador, Susan Rice. Rice is a proponent of “humanitarian interventionism,” which causes journalist Glen Ford to argue that her selection is bad for the continent of Africa.
  Categories: obama africa
• Kalamazoo City Commission Unanimously Approves Human Rights Ordinance
  Kalamazoo’s City Commission recently passed a human rights ordinance making it a civil infraction to discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens.
  Categories: lgbt kalamazoo michigan
• Obama’s Kettle of Hawks
  Reporter Jeremy Scahill looks at Obama’s national security teams and finds not a single antiwar voice.
  Categories: obama antiwar
• Vote First, Ask Questions Later
  William Blum explores Obama’s “progressive” credentials and asks why so many are surprised by his centrist politics.
  Categories: obama
• The Relationship Between Obama And The Progressives
  An interesting article that ponders the relationship between progressives and the presidency. Is It A “Battle For The President’s Soul” Or A “Natural Division Of Labor?”
  Categories: left organizing obama
• Obama & The Movement
  Max Uhlenbeck of Left Turn magazine explores the relationship between Barack Obama’s campaign and the left “movement” in the United States.
  Categories: obama left organizing
• Our Challenge, Not Obama’s
  Author and professor Paul Street argues that we should move beyond “the great man theory of history” and put our hopes in the people–not simply the Obama administration.
  Categories: obama left organizing
• Welcome Secretary Clinton: Obama’s Promises to Be Kept
  Journalist Al Giordano reminds Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton of Obama’s campaign promises on Central America.
  Categories: americas obama hillarlyclinton
• James L. Jones’ Energy Views Worry Some Environmentalists
  Obama’s new National Security Advisor has led an organization that has challenged global warming.
  Categories: globalwarming obama environment
• Change or More of the Same? Obama Introduces National Security Team
  Democracy Now hosts a debate over Obama’s national security team and what it means for the future of US foreign policy.
  Categories: obama antiwar
• Are Key Obama Advisors in Tune with Neocon Hawks Who Want to Attack Iran?
  A critical look at Obama’s advisors and their comments towards Iran.
  Categories: iran obama antiwar
• Silver Lining in Economic Crisis: Obama Can Betray Voters
  The corporate media suggests ways in which Obama can renege on his campaign promises and adopt more business friendly policies.
  Categories: media obama economy
• How Will the Media Cover Obama?
  Susan Douglas asks how the corporate media will cover the Obama administration compared to the Bush administration. It’s an interesting article, but we’re still waiting to see if the liberal/progressive/left media will cover Obama critically.
  Categories: obama media
• Media Still Letting Bush Lie on Iraq Inspectors: ABC, WaPo fail to challenge president’s misinformation
  The media is still letting Bush lie about the Iraq War.
  Categories: iraq media bush
• Outside Agitator: Naomi Klein and the New New Left
  A mainstream press examination of writer and activist Noami Klein who has become one of the most prominent leftists in the US over the past ten years.
  Categories: left economics naomiklein
• Total Decarbonization: Our Last Shot to Prevent Runaway Climate Change
  Author George Monbiot–who has written extensively on global warming–argues that to stop runaway climate change the world needs to embrace total decarbonization.
  Categories: globalwarming
• Why is Single-Payer Health Reform Not Viable?
  An article that looks at why the simplest solution to the healthcare crisis–healthcare for all via a single-payer system–is considered “off the table” by politicians.
  Categories: healthcare

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