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Hilarious! Governor Scott Walker PUNKed by Progressive Journalist Posing as Right-Wing Billionaire David Koch

• February 24, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in American History, American Politics, Budget Cuts, Class, Crime, Journalism and Ethics, Labor History, Labor Relations, National Issues, Obama Administration, Political Malfeasance, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Tea Party Movement, Unions/Union Busting, Wisconsin
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The Less Discussed Part of Walker’s Wisconsin Plan: No-Bid Energy Assets Firesales–to the Koch Brothers! (via Rortybomb)

• February 22, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Budget Cuts, Class, Education, Journalism and Ethics, Labor History, Labor Relations, Obama Administration, The Tea Party Movement, Unions/Union Busting, Wisconsin
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The New York Times

Trump Reverses Navy Decision to Oust Edward Gallagher From SEALs November 22, 2019
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The Guardian, UK

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Conservative South Korean MPs seek to undermine LGBT rights November 22, 2019
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How Hong Kong's local elections have become a proxy vote on the protests November 22, 2019
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New Zealand v England: first Test, day two – live! November 22, 2019
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The BBC

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Motorcycle taxi drivers storm Indonesia hospital to get baby's body November 22, 2019
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