Occupy Hunger links hunger to Occupy movement in Thanksgiving appeal
Democratic strategist Donna Brazile urges readers to connect Occupy Wall Street protests to rising poverty and hunger. She notes 49.1 million Americans in poverty and a 46 percent rise in Feeding America served people from 2006 to 2010, urging donations and local action through feedingamerica.org.
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Today in History and Born Figures Snapshot
Today is the 335th day of 2011 with autumn 70 days deep. Highlights include Rosa Parks’ 1955 Montgomery bus protest, 1969 draft lottery revival, 2008 recession call, sport data on Dazzy Vance, and notable birthdays from Marie Tussaud to Sarah Silverman. The Montgomery era note cites 70 percent black ridership. Selective Service inducted 1.7 million between 1965 and 1973. Moon phase cues precede the new moon on Nov 25 and first quarter on Dec 2.
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Redistricting turmoil in Texas as courts clash
Texas redistricting heads to court after DOJ pre clearance dispute. San Antonio court issues interim maps for 2012 elections shaping minority influence and incumbents like Davis Pena Doggett Gonzales Castro. Abbott seeks Supreme Court stay. filing deadline approaches as candidates plan amid political bloodshed and calls for independent commissions fade.
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