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[Alan N. Shapiro, Technologist and Futurist] Cultural Citizenship in Contemporary America: Marshall’s outline of the history of modernism and the role of social movements (presented in the guise of the history of citizenship) is not so far from the more sophisticated versions of prominent radical critics like Jürgen Habermas and Claude Lefort - the defense and amplification of bourgeois democratic rights, the expansion of the public sphere, etc”¦ The present essay suggests a different direction for Critical Theory than that of “communicative rationality.”  I contend that new approaches to the comprehension, critique, and positive transformation of American society are possible through the elaboration of the notion of “Cultural Citizenship.” The thinkers who have most influenced me in developing this concept are Jean Baudrillard and Roland Barthes.

[MetaFilter] Communists and Religion and Corporations and Capitalism and Taxes ...: The first two components are the taxes that provide income for those no longer able to work (Social security) and provide medical care (medicare) for then as well. We have also determined that there is a social benefit in having the elderly leave the workforce at a denied age as it makes way for younger workers and allows those too old to continue working at least some measure of income.

[News/top Stories from queenscourier.com] The Queens Courier > News > Top Stories > Queens headlines today: The only immigration law that should be demanded is to make illegal entrance into the United States a felony, with no excuses and no exceptions. This includes businesses that are twice caught hiring illegal workers, should be subject to a harsh fine, confiscation of business assets and after the second conviction””prison!

[TENNESSEE OPINION] Key steps can prevent seasonal fire dangers | TENNESSEE OPINION: far too often, a large number of such individuals have been the victims of a residential fire. While our passion is to help those in need, our desire and hope is that we never become acquainted with you by responding to a fire that has occurred at your .

[Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship Blog] Does CSR Have a Role in Business Strategy After All? « Blog ...: I’ll end with a note from BCCCC that’s both eye opening and a reminder for everyone, regardless of your role or stake in a company’s growth, on the critical mass required for successfully embedding corporate social responsibility:

[Planetprose] Brief Overview of American Citizenship Interview Questions ...: It is highly recommended that you thoroughly review your Form N-400 prior to your interview to ensure that you are familiar with all of the answers you provided on your application, and that you are prepared to answer any questions related to events that occurred after you filed your application (for example, if you had a child since filing your application, be prepared to provide that child’s date of birth, Social Security Number, and bring his or her birth certificate with you to the interview.) If you are not confident in your English language skills, you should also practice answering questions from your Form N-400 with a friend who speaks English well.

[Science Progress] How to Add Hundreds of Thousands of New Scientists, Engineers, and ...: We can roughly estimate, then, that passing the DREAM Act could add as many as 252,000 new scientists, engineers, and technical workers to this country’s critically thin supply.* Conversely, failing to pass the bill would rob this country of a critical mass of brain power and technological innovation. An undocumented scientist or engineer has little to no hope of finding a job in their field of expertise””a travesty given their extraordinary sacrifice and intellectual potential.

[Info] Citizenship and Pubhc Policy « Info: There is some academic consensus that features of the class structure do not encourage active citizenship through economic entitlement, but these changes in the nature of employment are perhaps insignificant when compared to the graying of the population and the social problem of retirement. It is clear that the stereotype of the elderly as a dependent and passive population in disengagement theory is false, but it is also true that the aging of the population has important implications for the shape of the working population and for employment as a basis for entitlement.

[It Makes Sense Blog] George Soros Watch - George America is Coming After You - Now: National Immigration Forum: Opposing the enforcement of present immigration laws, this organization urges the American government to “legalize” en masse all illegal aliens currently in the United States who have no criminal records, and to dramatically increase the number of visas available for those wishing to migrate to the U.S. The Forum is particularly committed to opening the borders to unskilled, low-income workers, and immediately making them eligible for welfare and social service programs.

[CNN Political Ticker] Poll: 54 percent support DREAM Act - CNN Political Ticker - CNN ...: the Republicans were all over Obama for "ignoring the will of the American people" and "shoving health care down their throats", when polls indicated opposition to the Health Care Recorm after months of shouting and distoritions on the right. Now we have these same people opposing the American Dream Act, Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal and the reinstitution of the additional 3% tax on income above $250,000 (suddenly the debt did not matter anymore) when polls show the majority of Americans are in favor of these policies.

[BCLC Blog] BCLC Blog » Top Corporate Citizens: The Usual Suspects, and Microsoft: Outfits like the Reputation Institute, the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, and the BCLC do their part with information, education, and conferences. But, to be honest, they’re small players facing a big challenge. 

[C L O S E R] C L O S E R » Blog Archive » Wikileaks: Wikivism, Anarchism and ...: Here, anarchists resemble the American Founders, who saw the spirit of liberty as a necessary bulwark against concentrations of power, and were themselves partly embedded in international networks preaching revolution and social upheaval. In building a truly global economy, the great states have given anarchists the opportunity to rebuild their networks of sympathy and common political purpose across borders.

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