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News Archives Our Blog is Here   ProgressiveDailyNews.com Updated Headlines http://www.ProNews.biz http://www.ProgressiveDailyNews.com Tuesday, May 20, 2003 Copyright © 2003 All rights reserved   Vote Howard Dean President 2004 Register to Vote Now  These are a sampling of the stories found on Progressive Media sites. We try not to take more than one story from each source per day, so that we're not copying the entire news from each site we prefer. Please visit these sites for story details. Once linked to the details of the headlines we post here, you will find additional good stories. To visit other Progressive Media, Social or Political sites, please find our resource links either side of this page. What Bush has Done Scorecard of Evil Bush's Movements and Actions on 9/11 Bush Blocked Bin Laden Probes (audio) BBC The Great Deception Michael Ruppert Vote to Impeach Prosecute George W. Bush for War Crimes George Bush's Military Suspension Document Official Definition of War Crime Who does own the voting machine companies? Black Box Voting Diebold Voting Machine Fraud Graphic: Why Do They Hate US? Green Party- Revelation of Halliburton's Oil Distribution Deal Tops the Extensive List of Bush's Wartime Lies...   Thanks to WorkingforChange.com for the Quote of the Day Now they want to change the rules of the Senate itself in a raw bid for unitary government, run out of the White House. We should not and we cannot let the Senate or the federal judiciary become mere arms of any political party or any president. Sen. Patrick Leahy, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee Top Stories Socialists win Belgian elections; Greens wiped out Social Democrats and Liberals are set to continue their government coalition after the 18 May elections in Belgium, but lose their Green partners who suffered a complete knock-out. Europe's economy on brink of recession Europe appears on the brink of recession, with Germany, Italy and the Netherlands reporting that their economies unexpectedly contracted in the first quarter of 2003. L.A. Times In Media, Goliath Edging Out David, by Howard Rosenberg  CounterPunch The FCC's Big Grab: Making Media Monopoly Part of the Constitution, by Robert W. McChesney  UnemployedWorkers.org With Jobless Rate at 6%, Some Losing Their Benefits , USA Today , May 19, 2003 Sleight of Hand on Capitol Hill , EDITORIAL - New York Times , May 18, 2003 Democrat Blasts Bush on Unemployment Aid , Kansas City Star , May 17, 2003 Democrats Look to Use Unemployment Issue , Associated Press , May 16, 2003 Benefit check / Time to extend unemployment aid , EDITORIAL - Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune , May 16, 2003 Salon.com High court declines terror detainee case Salon.com WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush administration warned Congress on Monday it would run out of room by May 28 to juggle the government's books to stay within the current national debt limit. Legislation to boost the debt limit by $984 billion -- the largest increase in history -- has been caught up in a battle between Democrats and the White House over President Bush's proposed new tax cuts.   Media Monopolies Have Muzzled Dissent Faux News Channel Radio Subversion Create Your Own Newspaper Why the FCC's Rules Matter Updated & Fresh News Headlines? download our ticker In the Public Interest - Ralph Nader (5/9/03) What is a Shadow Cabinet? The U.S. Needs Instant Run-off Voting USA Patriot Act Strips US Residents of Rights - Interview with Clark Kissinger UnemployedWorkers.org On-line forum created especially for the nation’s jobless and underemployed workers Where's The Liberal Rush Limbaugh- (Salon) New Online Tool Helps Users Measure, Reduce Daily CO2 Output The Osama Clock - How Many Days Will Osama Run Free (not to mention the Anthrax Terrorist)           ProBoss Business Services   CapTimes.com (Madison, WI) Rep. Spencer Black: GOP pols turn their backs on our conservation legacy. Wisconsin's long, bipartisan tradition of protecting our natural resources is under attack at the State Capitol. The Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee has voted to eviscerate the state's major conservation program, (Click headline for more)   10 Ways to Fight Hate The Buying of the Presidency 2004           101 Tools for Tolerance "If work were so pleasant, the rich would keep it for themselves." – Mark Twain   London Times, UK City shareholders take swipe at corporate fat cats Furious shareholders yesterday voted down a fat cat pay award for the first time in UK corporate history, sending out a clear signal for other companies to curb boardroom excesses Kurdish Media News US pursues policy of occupation in Iraq and Kurdistan   Why the War on Iraq was (and Remains) Wrong Free Anti-war Posters for Download           Dianne Feinstein War Profiteer, or Just Conflict of Interest? Liberal Talk Radio Bear Flag Forum Digital Democracy   Column of the Americas AN AMORAL LICENSE TO KILL Here's a scenario: An elite unit has tracked down a suspected terrorist to an apartment where he's visiting a friend. A decision must be made. Because of the number of occupants, sharpshooters may not be able to get a clear shot. To nab him, the officers will have to raid a crowded and hostile complex, in which case the criminal may have time to escape. They can wait and try to take him out as he drives away. The best option, however, seems to be to fire a missile at the apartment.   Free Speech TV Sorry I Was Right: Eugene McCarthy Mobile-Eyes Resisting War and Repression Producer: Center for International Education Length: 28:37 minutes           Regime Change Begins at Home Win Without War Click to Get a  Free Satellite Dish   TheNation.com THE DAILY OUTRAGE by Matt Bivens Ashcroft vs. American Values The Attorney General wants to deny victims of human rights abuses access to U.S. courts.  SpinSanity.org The Bush administration vs. its economists - Pt. 2 President Bush is again being contradicted by his Council of Economic Advisors.   Favorite Blogs Make your city or town a Civil Liberties Safe Zone. Visit the Tools page to find out how! When Democracy Failed, by Thom Hartmann           PeaceWatch Requires Your Support Now! Women’s guide for safe living   Center for Public Integrity Special Report Cigarette Company Documents Outline Strategy to Derail Global Tobacco Treaty (WASHINGTON, May 16, 2003) -- With the first global treaty to regulate tobacco set to be debated next week, newly released internal company records reveal a key tobacco industry player’s sophisticated campaign against the proposed accord. >>             Place a Free Ad  Here   Guerrilla News Network Going Global: Building a Movement Against Empire Phyllis Bennis,  May 15, 2003 As the Bush administration strengthens its military victory and consolidates its occupation of Iraq, it continues its trajectory towards international expansion of power and global reach. The arrogance of its triumphalism, ignoring civilian carnage and dismissing the destruction of the ancient cities because, in Rumsfeld's words, "free people have the right to do bad things and commit crimes," reflects the hubris of ancient empires. Shakespeare's "insolence of office" could well describe the contempt with which the Pentagon warriors look down on the peoples of the world. (click headline for more)   "It would be easier if I were dictator", George W. Bush   The Water Barons           The Onion for a Good Political Laugh The 101 Dumbest Moments in Business UComics.com   Editorial of the Day TheNation.com WMD? MIA David Corn | Bush either misled the nation or he failed to move vigorously to counter the threat he himself had proclaimed. (from the June 2, 2003 issue)   How Polluted Is Your Zip Code? Environmental Scorecard You Can Make a Difference Amnesty International   This Page is Archived as http://www.Progressivedailynews.com/resources/news/archive/ daily_news 030520.html     Click Here to Personalize Your Progressive News Sources and Stories by Keywords www.ProgressiveDailyNews.com Copyright © 2003 All rights reserved. Revised: May 19, 2003   11:34:29 PM    comment []