Thursday, September 22, 2011

Thursday's Daily Brief

Thursday, September 22, 2011
POLITICS
Republicans Decrying 'Job Killing' Green Energy Agenda Have Sought Green Jobs, Letters Show
POLITICS
Government Shutdown Looms As House Rejects Short-Term Budget Bill
WORLD
Palestinian Statehood Primer: What You Need To Know
BUSINESS
Moody's Downgrades BofA's Debt Rating
TECHNOLOGY
What To Expect At Facebook's Huge Event Tomorrow
BLOG POSTS
Rashad Robinson: Troy Davis Is Dead; the Movement Continues
Before he died, Troy told us that this was about more than him -- and he called on those of us who have fought against his execution to continue fighting for justice, even if we weren't successful in saving his life.
Mary Mapes: We Are All Eyewitnesses
Our system, too often, is as fundamentally unfair as we are -- as cruel as any one person can be, as riddled with hypocrisy, confusion and mistakes. Tonight, as prayers are delivered and hopes are dashed, we should resolve to finally do something about our addiction to execution.
Steve Clemons: Obama Tells Palestinians to Stay in Back of the Bus
President Obama's speech at the United Nations yesterday paled in comparison to the soaring, expectation raising addresses he gave early in his administration, particularly in Cairo, but also at past UN General Assembly gatherings. The President has lost his groove.
Dr. Peggy Drexler: Some Thoughts for the Invisible Woman
Note to Michele Bachmann. Here's a suggestion from someone you will never invite to lunch. What if you used your presence to speak for women who so far have been invisible and irrelevant to the message planners? These are real issues out there. What have you got to lose?
Richard Attias: Education from Bahrain to New York
Despite many difficulties, there is plenty of evidence of brilliance and innovation in the field of education.
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