December 2011 Newsletter: Faces of the Occupy Movement and more …

2011 December Newsletter

 

In this issue of Tenth News:

Faces Occupying the Crowd

Congress Watch: A Comprehensive Look at Robert Dold’s Record

Free Pizza

Meals and Deals

Taking Back Wisconsin: How You Can Help, Part II

Yes, We Did! Obama and the Hispanic Community

President Obama and the United Nations

Faces Occupying the Crowd
by Ron Levitsky
There is a feeling among many in this country that our way of life is in peril. From both ends of the American political spectrum, voices are being raised in protest. The author looks at the movements behind these protests, placing them in historical context.  OWS photos accompany the article.

Congress Watch: A Comprehensive Look at Robert Dold’s Record
For months, we have been reporting on freshman 10th District Congressman Robert Dold and his votes on important issues affecting 10th District residents. This summary should rekindle your resolve to work hard to replace Cong. Dold in 2012.

Free Pizza
Join old friends and make new ones among fellow Democrats as we celebrate the season and gear up for the election year ahead.

Meals and Deals
by Jack Altschuler
As the economic recovery continues to sputter, the one-percenters are not listening to the cries of anguish coming from the millions of Americans who are hurting. The author is listening, however, and he has a thing or two to say about the situation.

Taking Back Wisconsin: How You Can Help, Part II
by Eleonora di Liscia
The incredible chain of events that rocked Wisconsin politics this year has officially reached the governor’s mansion. The drive to recall Governor Scott Walker is now in the petition collection phase. Though we in Illinois are not eligible to sign, there’s much we can do to help. Read how.

Yes, We Did! Obama and the Hispanic Community
by Eleonora di Liscia 
Another in our series looking at President Obama’s accomplishments in his first term in office focuses this month on legislation for, or supported by, the Hispanic community.

President Obama and the United Nations
by Steve Sheffey
The author details how President Obama has used the United Nations to protect our ally, Israel.

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