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The Criminal Justice Reform Battle in California: Cynical Politicians and Powerful Interests Attacking the Public Good By Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post We can't allow a sensible solution to be drowned out by people know the "tough on crime" approach is worthless public policy. Read more »   Rep. Keith Ellison on the Ugly Attacks Obama Has Faced in the Election By Liliana Segura, AlterNet The only Muslim in Congress, no stranger to the prejudice and fearmongering leveled at Obama, explains why these attacks ultimately fail. Read more »   Bella Abzug: In Hard Times, Look to the Legacy of the Brilliant Feisty Bella, Not the Poser Sarah Palin By Don Hazen, AlterNet A new book reminds us of one of the most inspirational figures in U.S. political history -- what a contrast Abzug is to media darling Sarah Palin. Read more »   Fox News Goes Apoplectic Over the Success of Working Families and ACORN By Dan Cantor, AlterNet Fox attacked ACORN endorsing Obama on the Working Families Line in New York, and then essentially provided free cable advertising. Read more »   Now It's Clear Why Some People Are Scared of Early Voting: Because It Empowers People By Tate Hausman, AlterNet Vote Today Ohio shows that you can bring marginalized people to vote early, and really challenge the powers that be. Read more »   2 Days Left -- Become a Voter for Peace Code Pink & AlterNet Where is the national conversation about peace? Join us in pledging to be a Voter for Peace -- not just with your vote, but beyond Nov. 4. Read more »   How to Make Your Vote as Easy as Possible: An Online Guide By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet How to vote early, find your polling place, check your registration, know what ID to bring, and more With new updated info. Read more »   And the Winner of 2008's Most Partisan State Election Administrator Is... By J. Gerald Hebert, Campaign Legal Center Blog The envelope please ... Indiana's Todd Rokita's pursuit of ACORN wins the award for 2008's most partisan top state election official. Read more »   PEEK and Video: The hottest buzz and videos on the web     Letter To a Young Voter By Jill Hussein C. All the effort in the world means nothing if you don't show up to vote. Read more »   Who's Getting Rich Off Prohibition? Just Look Who Opposes CA's Prop. 5 By Paul Armentano, NORML You can learn a lot about the merits of a proposal by taking a good, hard look at who's lobbying against it. Read more »   Be a Hero: Protect the Vote With Just Your Camera Phone By Staff, The Uptake Here's how you can add your phone to our network of eyes and ears across the country now through Election Day, in just 15 minutes. Read more »

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