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June 2011
The US Conference of Mayors is jumping into the anti-war effort
The US Conference of Mayors is jumping into the anti-war effort. Tomorrow – the conference will introduce a resolution to call for a quicker end to US foreign wars around the world. If it passes – it will be the first anti-war resolution passed by the Conference of Mayors since Vietnam. The US Conference of Mayors is jumping into the anti-war effort
The US Conference of Mayors is jumping into the anti-war effort. Tomorrow – the conference will introduce a resolution to call for a quicker end to US foreign wars around the world. If it passes – it will be the first anti-war resolution passed by the Conference of Mayors since Vietnam. Tuesday 14 June '11 show notes
- Faiz Shakir, Think Progress. Republican debate...any surprises?
- Eric Sapp of the American Values Network. "The Battle for the soul of America"...Ayn Rand or Jesus.
- Dr. Robert Condon, Faculty Research Scientist-Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Explosion in Jellyfish Numbers.
- Wayne Root, Root For America.
So is this just a case of Republicans believing that privatization is always better?
New Jersey is becoming ground zero in the Republican campaign to turn public schools into corporate profit centers. Governor Christie’s education plans include a new $825 million private school voucher program paid for by cutting $820 million out of the public education budget. The program was designed by Christie and his Education Commissioner – Christopher Cerf - who just happened to previously be the President of the woMonday 13 June '11 show notes
- Charles Kernaghan, Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights. Profits before people...Sri Lankan women suffer to work for Walmart supplier.
- Mary Bottari, Center for Media and Democracy. Wisconsin Gov.
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