Dining Out in Dinkytown

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Published on Tuesday, 18 November 2014 23:44

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A Socialist Project e-bulletin .... No. 1057 .... November 19, 2014
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Dining Out in Dinkytown:
Remembering the Minneapolis Truckers’ Strikes of 1934

Bryan D. Palmer

If you are in Minneapolis, after a hard day's night, the place to go for a morning pick-me-up is Al's Breakfast. Or so I was informed. Being in the Twin Cities in mid-July, I made my way to the legendary AM eatery, located in the heart of Dinkytown, the neighborhood adjacent to the University of Minnesota where Al's is located.

Mind you, no one had told me anything about the place. My heart sank as I rounded the 14th Avenue corner and took in the line that had formed outside of an establishment half way down the block. As I shuffled into place at the end of the queue and...

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Canadian Taxpayers Federation report accidentally pushes higher taxes?

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Published on Tuesday, 18 November 2014 13:44

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The CTF's latest report accidentally shows taxing millionaires could help NHL teams win the Stanley Cup. Seriously.

Stop the Termination of Indigenous Rights - Take Action Now

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Published on Tuesday, 18 November 2014 06:44

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Our victory

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Published on Monday, 17 November 2014 09:22

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Friend --

I want to express my heart-felt appreciation to you and everyone who made our unprecedented election victory possible.

I am humbled by the results.

We made history — topping the polls with several thousand more votes than any other candidate for municipal office has ever received in the City of Victoria — more than 14,700 votes.

Our support extends to every corner of the community — with an inspiring and determined “ground campaign” that saw our volunteers knock on every door in Victoria nearly two times over, and more than 500 residents who proclaimed their support “for people and the planet” by proudly displaying a lawn sign in front of their home.

I owe this victory to you, and to my family and friends who’ve supported me.

Now, we must continue to work together to ensure that social justice, ecological responsibility...

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How Can We Change the World, If We Can't Change Ourselves?

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Published on Sunday, 16 November 2014 00:00

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How Vivian Krause Became the Poster Child for Anti-Environment Crusade

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Published on Saturday, 15 November 2014 12:22

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Please Vote Today

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Published on Saturday, 15 November 2014 00:00

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What else can I say?

I need you to get out and vote.....

Today.

For 3 years, I've stood up for your interests at City Hall — advocating for social justice, environmental responsibility and good government in municipal decision-making.

Now, I need you to take action by casting a ballot.

We may not agree on every issue. But if you think I've provided an important perspective on City Council and the CRD Board, please support my candidacy for re-election.

Together, we can continue standing up for people and the planet, building a strong community that:

• looks after people who need help,
• protects our environment,
• and provides cost-effective public services.

Thank you for your support and for participating in our local democracy.

Ben Isitt

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The elephant in the room

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Published on Friday, 21 November 2014 11:00

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Dear friend,

This week, just weeks after the largest climate mobilisation ever, the world's two biggest polluters -- the United States and China -- announced their most ambitious climate action yet. That is not a coincidence: it's a sign that our pressure is working, and that we need to apply much more.

The emissions of China and the US have been used by governments around the world as an excuse to dodge their own responsibilities. But this new agreement leaves these governments with nowhere left to hide and opens the door for real progress from global governments. Right now, world leaders are converging on Australia for the G20 leaders summit and we have momentum on our side.

But Tony Abbott, Australia’s conservative Prime Minister and host of the G20, is refusing to allow a meaningful discussion of climate change at the G20. Climate change is the elephant in the...

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How Private Healthcare Works: They Bleed You Dry

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Published on Friday, 14 November 2014 16:22

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See interview at the site-> http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/wisc-woman-dies-comes-back-to-life-but-faces-bankruptcy-after-insurance-wont-pay-wrong-hospital

Wisc. woman dies, comes back to life, but faces bankruptcy after insurance won’t pay ‘wrong’ hospital

A Wisconsin woman said this week that she may have to file for bankruptcy because she was taken to an out-of-network hospital after having a heart attack, but now she owes more than $50,000 more than she would have if she had been taken to a hospital less than half a mile away.

Megan Rothbauer, 30, told WISC-TV that she technically died of cardiac arrest last September, and was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital, where she spent the next ten days in a coma.

She lived, but was shocked to receive a $254,000 bill from the hospital. Blue Cross Blue Shield, her insurer, eventually agreed to pay its in-network rate of $156,000 to offset the bill. And St. Mary’s negotiated to reduce the remainder of the bill by $98,000.

That left Rothbauer owing more than $50,000 instead of the $1,500 maximum out-of-pocket fee that she would have had to pay at an in-network hospital that was just three blocks from St. Mary’s.

“I was unconscious when I was taken to the hospital,” she pointed out. “Unfortunately, I was taken to the wrong hospital for my insurance.”

“I was in a coma. I couldn’t very well wake up and say, ‘Hey, take me to the next hospital.’ It was the closest hospital to where I had my event, so naturally the ambulance took me there. No fault to them. It’s unfortunate that Meriter is in network and was only three blocks away from St. Mary’s.”

Because of her possible bankruptcy, Rothbauer has had to put off marrying her future husband, Ben Johnsen, until her financial situation is resolved.

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Exclusive: The Legendary #Anonymous Paypal 14 Speak Out Post-Sentencing

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Published on Friday, 14 November 2014 16:22

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Disgusting Lawsuit against Protestors

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Published on Friday, 14 November 2014 16:00

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Tar sands giant Kinder Morgan is suing environmentalists for tens of millions of dollars for trespassing in a public park.

Tell it to drop this ridiculous lawsuit and stop bullying Canadians!

So, this is really happening: American tar sands giant Kinder Morgan is suing a handful of protestors for tens of millions of dollars for “trespassing” in a Canadian public park.

At least there is a comical part to it -- the pipeline company's lawyer is trying to argue anti-pipeline protesters’ facial expressions constitute “assault.” In response, people have been taking to social media to make fun of the company by posting pictures of their "Kinder Morgan face". Even Vancouver's mayor joined in the fun.

Unfortunately, Kinder Morgan's 1,000-page lawsuit is no laughing matter. The superstar polluter is not only asking for an injunction against a few activists legally protesting the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline, but for $5.6 million in expenses and $88 million in lost revenues. Per month.

This lawsuit is nothing short of harassment.

Tell Kinder Morgan to drop this ridiculous lawsuit now.

Beyond intimidating people, Kinder Morgan is proving it's willing to do almost anything to get this pipeline project approved. With days to go before the Vancouver municipal election, it's investing big in pro-pipeline political parties, working alongside former Harper government strategists and oil lobbyists to get the job done.

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Luxembourg leaks

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Published on Friday, 14 November 2014 15:44

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Pepsi, Ikea, HSBC, Burberry, Procter & Gamble, Heinz, JP Morgan, FedEx, Amazon, Deutsche Bank... the list of corporate tax dodgers using Luxembourg sweetheart tax deals is almost endless.

Tell Luxembourg to stop aiding the tax dodging of the world’s biggest corporations.

Big news coming out of Luxembourg! Some of the world’s biggest companies, from Dyson to FedEx and from Burberry to Amazon have all secured secret sweetheart tax deals from Luxembourg, that allow many to slash their tax bills, in some cases to almost nothing.

The Luxembourg Prime Minister is unrepentant. He says “Luxembourg was not breaking any rules.” Of course its not -- his government wrote and devised the laws he says the country is not breaking!

Luxembourg is a tiny place where small ripples can make big waves, where the government is open and accessible. So if we make a lot of noise, we would have a big impact on the government there.

Let’s show Luxembourg that we’re fed up with it facilitating corporate tax dodging.

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November 14th Weekly Indigenous news on rabble.ca

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Published on Friday, 14 November 2014 15:44

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This week @ rabble.ca: Harper's war on Canadian rights and freedoms

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Published on Friday, 14 November 2014 15:44

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14 Nov 2014

Hi rabble readers,

Every year on Remembrance Day, Canadians honour the men and women who went off to war to defend our rights and freedoms. As we take time to remember their sacrifice, our own government is dismantling these very same rights -- while Stephen Harper stages a series of photo ops across the Pacific. You can read a selection of Remembrance Day reflections from our contributors here.

On Wednesday, Finance Minister Joe Oliver presented the fall Fiscal Update, with a much-reduced projected surplus. In his latest report, Karl Nerenberg explains how politically, that's designed to put the opposition leaders in a corner. Want to see more independent reporting from Parliament? Please chip in now to keep rabble.ca on the Hill!

Ten years ago, the Arar Inquiry shed light on some of the darkest...

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