Citizens United is not done fighting for new campaign finance laws, meanwhile O’s campaign could reach $1 bil; the UN authorized a no fly zone over Libya with Britain and France ready to take action; Christine Hassler tells overbearing parents to make 20 somethings grow up; the New York Times is making online readers pay up, and T Swift and Zac Effron will co-star with Betty White in the new Dr. Seuss movie.
Dispatch from the War on Voting: Our very own prez Heather Smith writes The Real Way to Win the Future, for The Hill http://bit.ly/gjJLr8.
CRUCIAL:
Citizens United Not Enough for Right, http://politi.co/h7qkv7
Following the 2010 decision that allows unions and corporations to fund election ads, Citizens United is coming back for more. They are going after the courts on everything from disclousre requirements to bans on certain types of contributions.
Libya Calls Ceasefire After Britain and France Vow Action ‘Soon’, http://nyti.ms/ePjTG8
The Libyan foreign minister declared a ceasefire on the rebels shortly after the United Nations Security Council authorized military action and the imposition of a no-fly zone. British and French officials are prepared to use military force against Qaddafi loyalists, and were ready to mobilize quickly after the vote.
Japan Earthquake: Slow Progress at Nuclear Plant, http://bbc.in/fHEQQO
After many attempts to cool the nuclear reactors at a plant in Japan, operators say the last resport will be to bury the plant in concrete.
Groupon’s Ambitious Plan to Change How and When We Eat, http://on.mash.to/hSIbOg
Groupon launched a new mobile program that allows users to get time and location specific deals at any moment after selecting either “I’m Bored” or “I’m Hungry.” This initiative will give companies the option to try to drive business at slow times by offering deals on those days.
Newspaper Guild Calls on HuffPo’s Unpaid Bloggers to Stop Blogging, http://bit.ly/hvmuDN
Unpaid bloggers at the Huffington Post are being asked by the Newpaper Guild to stop producing for free. Arianna Huffington did not seem too concerned, “’the idea of going on strike when no one really notices,’ Huffington said. ‘Go ahead, go on strike.’”
Christine Hassler on how parents who hover hinder 20 somethings: http://huff.to/fMFbZ8
Morning Jay on understanding the 2012 polls: http://bit.ly/ho9JOp
CULTURAL:
Rachel Black lashes out at ‘Friday’ haters: http://bit.ly/ejvSv7
Rashida Jones is not the marrying type: http://on.today.com/eI791n
Steve Carell’s final episode of ‘The Office’: http://on.mtv.com/guUX2H
A-list cast for Dr. Seuss’s ‘The Lorax’: http://bit.ly/f2DMeE
Billy Ray Cryus calls off divorce: http://bit.ly/g5wbEa
Celebrities donating millions of dollars to Japan relief: http://bit.ly/fb9bmC
Tags: 2012 Polls, Billy Ray Cyrus, Citizens United, Dr. Seuss, election funds, Groupon, huffington post, Japan, Libya, Newspaper Guild, No Fly Zone, Obama, Qaddafi, Rachel Black, Rashida Jones, Steve Carell, The Lorax, The Office
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