| "Lincoln": The Underbelly of the Democratic Process Aaron Leonard, Truthout: Even following Reconstruction, the Civil Rights movement, and the urban insurrections of the 60s, we remain saddled today with the staggering incarceration rate for black men, draconian stop-and-frisk tactics by local police in black and Latino neighborhoods, and myriad other modalities that maintain oppressive social relations. Read the Article Do We Have Another Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on Our Hands? Gretchen Morgenson, The New York Times News Service: Like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac before it, the Federal Housing Administration is suffering in a mortgage hell of its own making. F.H.A. officials say they won't need taxpayers' help, but we've heard that kind of line before. The F.H.A. backs $1.1 trillion of American mortgages. Read the Article Vegetable Waste to Zero Waste in La Pinata, Chile Cecilia Allen and Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Other Worlds: The Chilean community of La Pintana has found that recycling the largest segment of their waste - fruits, vegetables, and yard clippings – can save them money, produce valuable compost, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read the Article The China Information Conundrum Charles Humphrey, Truthout: The reality is that the world faces a problem in China that is both of crucial importance and very difficult to discuss. This problem is the impossibility of obtaining clear, reliable information on the country's political, social and economic situation. Read the Article Truthout Radio: Mike Ludwig and the Bayou Frack-Out Ted Asregadoo, Truthout: Ted Asregadoo talks to Mike Ludwig from Truthout about his article "Bayou Frack-Out: The Massive Oil and Gas Disaster You've Never Heard Of." In Assumption Parish in Louisiana, a massive sinkhole appeared in the bayou that quickly filled up with oil, natural gas and brine. Read the Article The New Border: Undocumented Immigration's Shifting Frontier Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica: Although Mexicans remain the largest group, U.S.-bound migrants today are increasingly likely to be young Central Americans fleeing violence as well as poverty, or migrants from remote locales such as India and Africa who pay top smuggling fees. They journey through a gantlet of predators. Read the Article Mass Urban Land Sale in Detroit Must be Dropped Malik Yakini, The Michigan Citizen: Certainly one thing that we all wish to see is that Detroit's 'vacant' lands develop greater value and be put to productive use. From our perspective, having a large amount of land in the hands of any one person or corporation continues the centuries old legacy of inequity. Read the Article Latest Job Numbers Show Why Job-Creation Must Take Precedence Over Deficit Reduction Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog: Don't be overwhelmed by the hype coming out of Wall Street and the White House, both of which would like the public to believe things are going quite well. The fact is some 350,000 more people stopped looking for jobs in November, and the percent of the working-age population currently employed continues to drop. Read the Article When Postmasters Attack Alexandra Bradbury, Labor Notes: Two years ago, there were 574,000 postal workers, not counting temps. Last year, 546,000. This year only 533,000 are braving snow, rain, and gloom of night. The beloved institution will shrink beyond recognition if the Postmaster General and other privatization advocates get their way. Read the Article The Struggle for Abortion Rights in Ireland Shaun Harkin, Socialist Worker: The death of a young woman in the Republic of Ireland and the opening of an abortion clinic in Northern Ireland are helping start up a new front of struggle amid the ongoing repercussions of the collapse of the Irish economic boom, known internationally as the Celtic Tiger, as well as economic stagnation in Northern Ireland. Read the Article This week on SpeakOut: John Morlino reveals a new trend in which animal rights groups attempt to redefine a "humane" death; The Drug Policy Alliance hails a new era as Marijuana legalization laws take place in Washington State; David Swanson adds his voice to the resounding chorus in the fight against drone warfare; Activist groups in Maryland launch "Healthcare is a Human Right" campaign; Acronym TV posts a video in support of Wikileaks informant Bradley Manning; and More. Read the Blog | 
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