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Jobs Report “Too Good”?


 MediaMattersweekly_email_header_logo_altSome other things I’ve read this week: Martha Plimpton on women’s rights being denied, Jessica Roy on attending a men’s rights conference, Marguerite Ward on Canada’s immigration policy, and Andy Warner and Lauren Sommer on the perils of ocean acidification.

John Whitehouse
Twitter: @existentialfish

What’s Wrong With Hobby Lobby

Hobby LobbyIn the Hobby Lobby decision, the Roberts Court adopted a number of conservative myths that will end up allowing discrimination in the name of corporate religion: http://mm4a.org/1k78VqZ
Related: In addition to sex discrimination, corporations will be able to use Hobby Lobby to discriminate against LGBT individuals: http://mm4a.org/1qvyR79
While conservatives are trying to minimize the impact of Hobby Lobby, numerous legal challenges could make the impact on women even worse: http://mm4a.org/V9QIU2

Standing Up To George Will’s Bullying

Sendrow, WillGeorge Will dismissed Lisa Sendrow’s experience of sexual assault in his Washington Post column. Now, she is speaking out – and standing up to Will’s dismissal of sexual assault: http://mm4a.org/1okwbWN

Jobs Report “Too Good”?

PayneEconomist Justin Wolfers wrote on Twitter that there was “simply no bad news” in the June jobs report. Fox host Charles Payne found the bad news, writing that the report might be “too good.” http://mm4a.org/1j0clAS

FEATURED VIDEO

Cecile RichardsFive male justices issued a Hobby Lobby holding based on a series of myths. Here are eight women explaining why the decision is dead wrong: http://mm4a.org/TKfYz3

LIMBAUGH’S ADVICE FOR THE LADIES

LimbaughReacting to Hobby Lobby, Rush Limbaugh declared that women wouldn’t need birth control if they “didn’t do a certain thing.” http://mm4a.org/1xhmCMf

THE NYT CAN DO BETTER

ChalabiWhen the New York Times reports on Ahmed Chalabi’s return to prominence, they should disclose that he was the source of their problematic coverage in the lead up to the Iraq War. http://mm4a.org/V7LuYV

IMAGE OF THE WEEK

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Ilyse Hogue Explains What The Hobby Lobby Ruling Got Wrong
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After 57 years, break in civil rights era cold case (via Anderson Cooper 360)


“Now, the lingering questions over what happened to Isadore Banks’ land are close to being answered.”] Chuck Hadad AC360° Producer (CNN) — On June 4, 1954, wealthy African-American land owner Isadore Banks disappeared in his hometown of Marion, Arkansas and was discovered days later chained to a tree, shot and burned beyond recognition. For nea … Read More

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Mark Miloscia Vs our Democratic candidate: Shari Song


Washington state … Rodney Tom is out of the picture, but we inherited another politician cut from the same cloth – Mark Miloscia.

This spring, Mark Miloscia, a former Democratic State Representative, stuck his thumb in the air to test the political winds.

Miloscia decided to help the Republicans keep control in the State Senate. He is now running as a Republican for Senate in the 30th Legislative District.

Shari Song is running for State Senate in the 30th District

Click here and say:
 I’m with Shari

We need elected officials who stand up and fight for the values we believe in, not shift their principles for political gain.

We need elected officials who will work together to pass a transportation package and fully fund our children’s education. We need Shari Song.

Shari Song is running for State Senate in the 30th Legislative District. Will you sign our petition and show your support for Shari Song?

Shari is a community leader who founded a Korean American preschool. She served on the Diversity Commission for the City of Federal Way, was recognized by Soroptomist International with their Woman of Distinction award, and received a King County Recognition Award for Community Service from former Executive Ron Sims.

Learn more about Shari at www.votesharisong.com.

Shari’s campaign has already earned early endorsements from the King County Democrats, the International Aerospace Machinists, and FUSE Washington. These groups have added their names to a growing coalition of broad and diverse backers.

This race is critical to our mission to take back the State Senate. Join us and stand behind Shari Song – sign on as a supporter today.

Thank you for your support,

Jaxon Ravens
Washington State Democrats Chair

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Charles and David: Our nation is not for sale


The self-interested, ultraconservative Koch machine is undermining and corrupting our democracy by drowning out the voices of the rest of us.

That’s why I’ve made a video to help explain America’s giant Koch problem—and explore what we can do about it.

I hope you’ll take a look.

Charles and David Koch personify everything that’s wrong with big money in politics. This summer, MoveOn is working to ensure that the hundreds of millions of dollars they plan to spend in the upcoming election cycle becomes a searing political liability.

If you agree that it’s high time America told the Koch brothers that our nation is not for sale, please share the video with your friends.

Thanks for standing up for democracy.

–Robert Reich

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A Snapshot Of This Week’s White House Summit on Working Families

Earlier this week the Center for American Progress had the privilege to co-sponsor the White House Summit on Working Families, featuring the President, Vice President, First Lady, and Dr. Biden, as well as many other leading voices for the cause to make workplaces work for everyone and ensure that women have a fair shot to help their families succeed.

Check out CAP’s video recapping the event here, or by clicking on the screenshot below:

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We’re feeling fired up! Are you? To learn more and get involved in the movement, visit workingfamiliessummit.org.

BOTTOM LINE: Too many working Americans – both women and men – are living paycheck to paycheck, struggling to make ends meet and respond to the competing demands of work and family. We need policy solutions like paid family leave, equal pay, child care, and a higher minimum wage, that can make a real difference in the lives of working families and ensure America’s global competitiveness in the coming decades.