Must Reads: Socially Conscious Seasonal Shopping, and When You Get Back from the Store, Recommendations from the Iraq Study Group

Posted by Freddie on December 8, 2006 under Uncategorized |

“Socially Conscious Holiday Shopping”, by Jake Tapper (ABC News Political Unit)
Jake Tapper does a wonderful public service by compiling an excellent list of socially conscious shopping options, from fair trade retail establishments to corporations whose CEOs are women. Give this list a look before you hit the mall.

“Exclusive: What the Baker Report Recommends”, by Mike Allen (TIME)
Mike Allen nicely summarizes the finer points of the 79 recommendations of the Iraq Study Group, including the controversial troop redeployment component and diplomatic engagement with Iran and Syria. Well worth a read to figure out where the old guard thinks we should head as you hear about why the new guard is going to ignore the recommendations.

“Neo-Cons Move to Preempt Baker Report”, by Jim Lobe (Inter Press Service)
Speaking of which, here’s some incisive IPS analysis of the pre-emptive strikes made by prominent neo-conservatives against the recommendations of the ISG.

“To Protect The Vote, Start Local”, by Paul Rogat Loeb (TomPaine.com)
Just as local cities have adopted environmental and wage laws that exceed federal standards, maybe it’s time for local initiatives protecting the sanctity of the vote.