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African American Leader Offers Profoundly Emotional Account of her Personal Journey to Make the End of the Drug War on Minorities Her Priority 5 Feb 2012, 12:00 am

As we reflect on the great milestones the black community has reached, we cannot forget the drug war that continues to hold many back.

Source: AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed | Alice Huffman, AlterNet

Koch Brothers Convene Super-Secret Billionaires’ Meeting for 2012 Elections 4 Feb 2012, 8:00 am

Some of America’s wealthiest Republicans flew into Palm Springs last weekend to update their stealthy political strategy for 2012.

Source: AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed | Lee Fang, Republic Report

Crashing the Gates: How a Handful of Progressive Activists Brought Liberal Talk-Radio Back to the Nation’s Capitol 4 Feb 2012, 8:00 am

DC is the most liberal region of the country, but until now all the talk on the radio dial skewed right.

Source: AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed | Joshua Holland, AlterNet

How the GOP Is Resegregating the South 4 Feb 2012, 8:00 am

Republicansâ€”to protect and expand their gains from 2010â€” are diluting the minority vote in swing districts held by white Democrats.

Source: AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed | Ari Berman, The Nation

7 Privacy Threats the Constitution Can’t Protect You Against 4 Feb 2012, 8:00 am

When it comes to a spate of new technologies, our privacy protections are wildly outdated.

Source: AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed | Tana Ganeva, AlterNet

Keystone XL Opponents Need a Jobs Program 4 Feb 2012, 8:00 am

The Keystone campaign was a great success, but environmental advocates must still convince the public that they care about jobs.

Source: AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed | Brendan Smith, Jeremy Brecher, AlterNet

Why Do Dangerous Financial Criminals Roam Free? 4 Feb 2012, 8:00 am

Prosecutors like Eric Schneiderman need cops on the beat to put financial crooks behind bars. But thanks to Bush, these cops are missing in action.

Source: AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed | June Carbone, AlterNet

5 Important Lessons from the Komen/Planned Parenthood Fiasco (Don’t Mess With Women’s Health) 4 Feb 2012, 8:00 am

The big win here is that an anti-choice power play failed in the court of public opinion.

Source: AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed | Lauren Kelley, AlterNet

Why the Battle Over Canada’s Tar Sands Is an American Issue 3 Feb 2012, 11:00 pm

For starters, the energy and environmental impacts of tar sands production are not limited to within the borders of Canada. But the trouble doesn’t end there.

Source: AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed | Asher Miller, Post Carbon Institute

An Apology, But Not A Reversal, From the Susan G. Komen Foundation 3 Feb 2012, 7:40 pm

Written by Will Neville for RH Reality Check. This diary is cross-posted; commenters wishing to engage directly with the author should do so at the original post.Cross-posted with permission from Amplify Your Voice.See all our coverage of the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s break with Planned Parenthood here.Earlier today, the Susan G. Komen Foundation issued a [...]