Wednesday's Daily Brief

2010-08-18       The Daily Brief     Bob Cesca: Ground Zero Mosque Opponents Have a Lot of Work to Do AP Bob Cesca: If Newt, Sarah and Glenn were truly so driven to maintain the sacred purity of American "hallowed ground," they definitely have lots of work to do. And they can start by campaigning for the removal of the General Robert E. Lee statue of Gettysburg. You know, for the sake of consistency. Let's see how popular that'll be, especially with their southern fanbase. Naturally they won't bother because the mosque issue isn't really as much about the ground as it is about stoking and capitalizing on religious intolerance. If it was truly about hallowed ground, we'd hear about all of those other American sites. Click here to read more. Clarence B. Jones: A Call to Conscience The objections to the construction of the Mosque in the proposed Community Center two blocks from the World Trade Center suggest directly and indirectly that we are at war with Islam. Amb. Marc Ginsberg: Arab Oil States AWOL on Pakistani Flood Relief Arab states fail to deliver on their promises to support international causes, such as disasters, because they refuse to empower and fund the very organizations they helped create for this purpose. Stephanie Schriock: Sarah Doesn't Speak for Me Sarah Palin has been unchecked in her claim that she speaks for America's women as she attempts to impose a radical, backward thinking, anti-choice agenda in this country. That stops now. Tony Blankley: Summertime 2010 The Democrats seem to be quite sure that Nancy Pelosi's approach to leadership will appeal to the common man and woman of 2010. Just keep blaming the past and all will improve. Shirley Sherrod: We Can't Yield -- Not Now, Not Ever Life is a grindstone. But whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us.     HuffPost News Nancy Pelosi Calls For Probe Into Funding Of Opposition To 'Ground Zero Mosque' Dr. Laura To END Radio Show After N-Word Rant Blagojevich Jurors Were Close To Convicting Ex-Gov Hindu Julia Roberts: I'm Done Talking About Religion Harry Bruder Jailed For Facebook 'Friend' Request To Estranged Wife   Get HuffPost on your iPhone!   ©2010 HuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved. 560 Broadway, Suite 308, NY, NY 10012 Add dailybrief@huffingtonpost.com to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. User Agreement Privacy Policy

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Right-wing freakout over NYC Islamic center generates flood of absurd comparisons In their escalating attacks on an Islamic community center in lower Manhattan, conservatives in the media have resorted to using ridiculous analogies to claim that the center would somehow be offensive. Read More Conservatives continue to accuse NYC Islamic center imam of being a "secret radical" Conservative media have continued to accuse the imam leading the initiative to build an Islamic community center in lower Manhattan of being a "secret radical," pointing to his remark that "the United States' policies were an accessory" to the 9-11 attacks. In fact, Rauf has condemned terrorism and has been widely described as "moderate," and his comments on 9-11 are not outside the mainstream. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was found guilty Tuesday on one count of lying to federal agents, but the jury was unable to reach a verdict on 23 other counts, according to the Associated Press. The judge in the case said he would declare a mistrial on all other counts.

Robert Blagojevich talks about how he wants his life back, the injustice he has suffered, and how it has affected his family and life. Well, guess what, I want my life back too!!! Read my story regarding the blatant discriminatory practices with the Illinois Department of Corrections and how the government of Illinois has not given me my life back.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was found guilty Tuesday on one count of lying to federal agents, but the jury was unable to reach a verdict on 23 other counts, according to the Associated Press. The judge in the case said he would declare a mistrial on all other counts.

Robert Blagojevich talks about how he wants his life back, the injustice he has suffered, and how it has affected his family and life. Well, guess what, I want my life back too!!! Read my story regarding the blatant discriminatory practices with the Illinois Department of Corrections and how the government of Illinois has not given me my life back.

ABC7 eNews

>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Blago jury wants oath, instruction for form | VIDEO Jurors asked the judge in the trial of former governor Rod Blagojevich for a copy of the oath they took when they were sent to deliberate-- and for clarifications on filling out the jury sheet. Funeral services held for Rostenkowski | VIDEO Mourners said their final goodbyes Tuesday to former congressman Dan Rostenkowski, who died last week of lung cancer at the age of 82. Report: Fewer CPD tickets hurt revenue | VIDEO Chicago police officers aren't writing as many parking tickets as they did last summer-- which is apparently hurting the city's bottom line. 4 shot in 2 South Side drive-bys The search is on for suspects in a pair of drive-by shootings on Chicago's South Side. Woman charged in crash that killed 4-year-old A Chicago woman is charged with drunken driving in connection with a four-car crash that killed a preschooler. Braidwood Exelon plant remains shut down Both reactors at the Exelon nuclear power plant in southwest suburban Braidwood remained shut down Tuesday, with the company unsure when they would start up again. MORE STORIES Strange News 2 zebras wander streets of Northern Calif suburb | VIDEO Authorities: Man fakes death to avoid trial Man gets lost school ring back after 14 years FBI: Suspect in bank robbery was customer Man, 78, rides rollercoaster 90 times in day Consumer GM recalls 250K vehicles; seat belts may not latch FTC taking action against free acai pill trials | VIDEO Officials investigate 2010 Kia Soul Ford re-launches Mustang Boss MillerCoors creates new company Healthbeat Dr. Laura Berman on early puberty study | VIDEO Report: Cancer world's costliest disease Pill could give relief to extreme allergy sufferers Device helps detect cervical cancer earlier Possible Parkinson's link to immune system MOST POPULAR Police: Head-on Geneva crash intentional Tax amnesty program to begin this fall Peterson: Not easy being a 'national pastime' 4 shot in 2 South Side drive-bys Lawsuit: Newest gun ordinance unconstitutional All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 81°F 62°F Some sun, then turning cloudy Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Wipeout 8:01 PM Shaq Vs. 9:01 PM Primetime: What Would You Do? 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Arlington Park in race for survival Arlington Park might look as healthy as ever on Saturday during the Arlington Million, but the track is facing financial troubles. School garden brings Joy to community Looking down at the Joy Garden from the rooftop of Northside College Prep High School, it is hard to imagine just a few years ago it was a heap of contaminated dirt. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Sign up for news alerts Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Sign up for news alerts

Tuesday's Daily Brief

2010-08-17       The Daily Brief     Leo Hindery, Jr.: Treasury Secretary Geithner -- 'Spinning' Out of Control AP Leo Hindery, Jr.: Almost every day, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner gilds the economy's lily in inappropriate attempts to delude American workers into believing that business investment and consumer demand are on the uptick. His assertions aren't just disingenuous and disrespectful -- they're also dangerous, especially his implicit suggestion that consumers should once again feel comfortable 'borrowing and spending.' Click here to read more. Harry Shearer: The Katrina Bookshelf As we approach the 5th anniversary of the flooding of New Orleans, it's clear that, though the city has seen a profusion of "Katrina" art and music, the major enduring presence of the catastrophe has been on the bookshelf. Keli Goff: Why We Should Actually Thank Dr. Laura for Her N-Word Rant Actress Carol Channing, who's regarded as white, revealed that her father was part black. How would Whoopi react if Channing greeted her on The View with a boisterous, "What up my ni****?" How black do you have to be to be allowed to say it? Aaron Belkin: It's Do-or-Die for "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" In addition to its disproportionate effect on military women, "don't ask, don't tell" imposes no fewer than twelve different types of costs on the military, including financial waste and undermining morale and unit cohesion. Philippe Cousteau: National Treasures or American Wastelands, the Choice is Ours The same problems that made the gulf oil spill so much worse than it should have been -- namely a lack of investment in science and conservation -- are also threatening our National Parks. Robert Reich: The Truth About China As #2 All over the world, we're witnessing a growing gap between production and consumption, while the environment continues to degrade. The Chinese machine is fast heading for a breakdown only because it's growing fastest.     HuffPost News News Corp Donates $1 MILLION To Republican Governors Association 'No Precedent' For Proposed Cuts To Food Stamp Benefits Karzai Orders Private Security Firms To Disband Eli Manning INJURY: Blood Spews From Injured QB (VIDEO) Five Guys' Burger Bests In-N-Out's In Zagat's 2010 Fast Food Survey; More Highlights   Get HuffPost on your iPhone!   ©2010 HuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved. 560 Broadway, Suite 308, NY, NY 10012 Add dailybrief@huffingtonpost.com to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. User Agreement Privacy Policy

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Monday stayed Judge Vaughn Walker's ruling in the high-profile constitutional challenge to California's same-sex marriage ban. The appeals court agreed to hear in early December a bid by same-sex marriage opponents to appeal the case in the place of Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown, who have declined to file an appeal. But the court hinted in its order that it was skeptical of the opponents' standing to appeal the case.

Dr. Laura's racially charged rant

August 16, 2010 Dear Friend, This has to be heard to be believed. In an extended segment on August 10, radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger responded to an African-American caller upset about racism by engaging in a long, racially insensitive rant that included 11 uses of the N-word. One sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, has announced that it is "investigating" Schlessinger's comments. Advance Auto Parts and other sponsors need to hear from you. Click here to hear the shocking, bizarre audio and ask yourself: Is this what her sponsors are paying for? Then call Advance Auto Parts at 1-877-ADVANCE and tell them they should stop advertising on Dr. Laura's show. In the nearly seven-minute-long rant, Schlessinger attacks the NAACP, says that claims of racism are "hypersensitivity" bred by "black activists" who want "power," and tells her caller that she has "a chip on [her] shoulder" and advises, "If you're that hypersensitive about color and don't have a sense of humor, don't marry outside your race." "I really thought that once we had a black president, the attempt to demonize whites hating blacks would stop. But it seems to have grown," Schlessinger says as she ends her breathtaking screed. Schlessinger apologized for using the N-word, as if the rest of her words didn't provide a clear view of her feelings on race in America. It's time to ask Dr. Laura's sponsors: What are you supporting? These kinds of inflammatory comments are nothing new -- Dr. Laura has a pattern of making insensitive attacks, especially against gays and lesbians. Her racial rant, however, is over the top. Companies that advertise on Schlessinger's show are supporting and perpetuating her extreme, incendiary racial views. This week, Media Matters for America will be asking her sponsors where they stand, and you can help. Click here to hear the appalling audio, get sponsor contact information, and pledge to contact one of Dr. Laura's sponsors. Join us in sending a message to Dr. Laura's sponsors: no more. It's time to ask Dr. Laura's sponsors: What are you supporting? Eric Burns Media Matters for America You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking here © 2010 Media Matters for America 455 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20001 This action alert sponsored by:

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Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) claimed vindication Monday after the Justice Department said it wouldn't bring federal corruption charges against him, six years after opening the case. He criticized the "criminalization of politics," telling reporters on a conference call: "It's no longer good enough to beat you on policy. They have to completely drown you and put you in prison and destroy your family and your reputation, your finances and then dance on your grave," DeLay told reporters.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Monday, August 16, 2010 Blagojevich Trial: Jurors want transcript | VIDEO After a three-day weekend, jurors in the corruption trial of former governor Rod Blagojevich asked for a transcript of a witness Monday morning. Teen boy on bike killed in hit-and-run | VIDEO Cook County police are searching for the driver who struck and killed a teenage boy on a bicycle at a south suburban intersection. Early morning fires injure firefighters, others Four people, including two firefighters, were hurt after an early morning fire on the city's West Side Monday. Chicago area Exelon nuclear plant shut down Both reactors at Exelon Corp.'s nuclear power plant in Braidwood have shut down, and the company is looking for the source of the problem. Firefighters battle blaze at West Loop building Randolph Street between Halsted and Des Plaines was blocked early Monday after a fire broke out in a two-story building. Teen shot to death in Albany Park neighborhood A teenager was shot to death Monday morning in a parked car in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood. MORE STORIES Strange News Pig-calling contest nothing to snort at | VIDEO Hundreds kiss in NYC to honor end of WWII Fla. pastor spends 3 days 50 feet in the air 3 kids buy plane tickets, fly alone to wrong city Lawyer: NY flight attendant wants to return to air Consumer Miller Coors creates new company Report: Rising airfares could affect vacation plans Delta travelers can use Facebook, iPhone app to book flights Fresh Express recalling some salad products Ben and Jerry's ice cream: Not so natural? Healthbeat Device helps detect cervical cancer earlier More teens turning to Botox Possible acetaminophen link to asthma in teens Report: Personality not linked to cancer prognosis Scientists want cholesterol pills with fast food MOST POPULAR Teen boy on bike killed in hit-and-run 4-year-old killed in NW Side four-car crash Drew Peterson letter details life in jail Firefighters battle blaze at West Loop building Air and Water Show wraps up on sunny Sunday All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 84°F 62°F Sunshine and pleasant with low humidity Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Bachelor Pad 9:01 PM Dating in the Dark 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Oprah looking for members of first audience The "Oprah Winfrey Show" is asking for your help! The show is trying to track down the people who filled its first studio audience. Pig-calling contest nothing to snort at Who deserves a bigger trophy - the best pig-caller, or the best husband-caller? SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Sign up for news alerts Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Sign up for news alerts

Monday's Daily Brief

2010-08-16       The Daily Brief     Robert Reich: Forget a Double-Dip, We're Still in One Long Big Dipper AP Robert Reich: More people are out of work today than were last year, counting everyone too discouraged even to look for work. The number of workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level since February. Not counting temporary census workers, a total of only 12,000 net new private and public jobs were created in July -- when 125,000 are needed each month just to keep up with growth in the population of people who want and need to work. Not since the government began to measure the ups and downs of the business cycle has such a deep recession been followed by such anemic job growth. Click here to read more. Howard Steven Friedman: How Long Will China's Economy Be the Second Largest? While China's manufacturing dominates much of the world's consumer products, this will not likely last forever. Janet Tavakoli: How to Thwart the Assassins of the American Dream CEOs of our Systemically Dangerous Institutions (SDI's) fail to manage them, because no one is capable of doing it. Like a morbidly obese junk food addict, banks won't even get on a scale. Russell Simmons: America In The Twilight Zone: I Can't Believe We Are Even Discussing This As the right continues to preach that they are the ones who are on god's side, with the "Ground Zero Mosque, they're behaving in quite the opposite manner. Gary Hart: It Is Still Possible Congressional deadlock, created by lock-step partisanship, isn't inevitable. There is a better way to govern that characterizes much, if not most, of American history. Anis Shivani: Anis Shivani: 17 Literary Journals That Might Survive the Internet (PHOTOS) How are the literary journals faring amidst the rise of the Internet? Can this venerable American literary institution survive--or even thrive--despite new technologies?     HuffPost News China Passes Japan As Second-Largest Economy Robert Gates Plans To Retire In 2011 Hamas Leader: Mosque Near Ground Zero Must Be Built Oprah Winfrey Network SUED Colombia Plane Crash: Aires Passenger Dies When Lightning Strikes Plane (VIDEO)   Get HuffPost on your iPhone!   ©2010 HuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved. 560 Broadway, Suite 308, NY, NY 10012 Add dailybrief@huffingtonpost.com to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. User Agreement Privacy Policy