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The Tea Party Congress has moved aggressively to shut down women’s access to reproductive health care and deny women the basic right to choose by targeting their health insurance and key healthcare providers, most notably, Planned Parenthood. In the states, a movement is afoot to make abortions illegal by conferring the status of “personhood” on embryos, and various state legislatures have taken up bills that would erect insurmountable barriers to women exercising their right to choose.

People For the American Way is proud to be partnering with the Silver Ribbon Campaign and an extremely broad coalition of organizations to promote the Virtual March celebrating Trust Women Week.

It is imperative that we begin 2012 with a powerful event that builds solidarity and momentum for reproductive health, rights and justice.

Join the Virtual March now and send your views to Congress and other elected officials where key decisions are pending about reproductive health, rights and justice.

You’ll see your actions on an online map where you can also see who else is joining you, nearby and nationwide.

Choose from messages like:

• “I trust women and I vote”
• “Reproductive rights are human rights”
• “We are the 99%. Fix the economy, and stop the war on women”
• And more.

Join the march now and then help spread the word!

You can find out more about Trust Women Week at http://oursilverribbon.org.

Do the GOP candidates have some magic switch they plan to flip that would instantaneously fix all of our economic woes?  I don’t think so.

The private sector has been doing its job trying to create jobs since President Obama took office.  But, Republican Governors across this nation have been eliminating as many public sector jobs as they possibly could.  Continuing the pattern, the private sector added jobs and the public eliminated jobs.  But in December, private employers added 212,000 jobs while the public sector cut only 12,000 jobs.

In comparison to other months, government employment changed little in December, but was down by 280,000 over the year.  Public sector job losses in 2011 occurred mostly in local government; state government, excluding education; and the U.S. Postal Service.

What December’s numbers tell us is that both the number of unemployed persons (13.1 million) as well as the unemployment rate (8.5 percent) are continuing to trend down.  Despite claims by the GOP to the contrary, the unemployment rate has declined by 0.6 percentage point since August.

Resources:

• BLS December Jobs Report

• AP – Heller supports American Latino museum – LINK
• AP – Payroll tax debate divides Nev. Senate candidates – LINK
• LV Sun – Democrats relying on ‘girl power’ to help win Senate – LINK
• LV Sun – Ralston: It’s boilerplate vs. ethics in federal races – LINK

REDISTRICTING

• RGJ – Redistricting means some Northern Nevada candidates might need more time and money for campaigns, be at odds with constituents – LINK

CONGRESS

• RJ – “Occupy” protesters stage sit-ins at Heller, Heck offices – LINK

EDITORIALS/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

• RJ – Letter: Aggressive handbillers hide behind ‘free speech’ – LINK
• RJ – Pearl Harbor – LINK
• RJ – Support staff deal – LINK
• LV Sun – Nation could use a unified effort like that of the Greatest Generation – LINK
• LV Sun – Letter: Paying legislators more not solution – LINK

ECONOMY/GAMING

• RJ – Gaming growth seen at 5 percent in U.S., greater in Asia-Pacific region – LINK
• AP – Group: Web poker won’t hurt state lotteries – LINK
• LV Sun – Job fair gives Chaparral students glimpse of market – LINK
• LV Sun – Spirit Airlines to launch twice-daily flights from McCarran to Mesa, Ariz. – LINK
• LV Sun – Revenue, losses down at Las Vegas Hard Rock – LINK
• LV Sun – Analysts project brighter 2012 for casino industry – LINK
• LV Sun – Southwest, Allegiant passenger numbers on the rise – LINK
• RGJ – The ‘Day of Infamy’ lives at USS Arizona Memorial – LINK

STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT

• RJ – Clark County Commission OKs ethics policy – LINK
• RJ – State unemployment tax to remain the same – LINK
• RJ – Ordinance would exempt electric cars from city parking fees – LINK
• RJ – Union leader says governor was caught off guard on prison – LINK
• RJ – Court rules inquests don’t violate officers’ right – LINK
• RJ – Henderson tightens ordinance on massage businesses – LINK
• RJ – Nevada, California plan joint inquiries into mortgage fraud – LINK
• LV Sun – Construction defects law under the microscope – LINK
• LV Sun – Henderson City Council moves forward on Galleria Pedestrian Bridge – LINK
• LV Sun – Judge: Officers’ rights not violated by new inquest process – LINK
• LV Sun – After 2 years not paying on fine, former assemblyman sends state a check – LINK
• LV Sun – County Commission passes a new lobbying policy without a fight – LINK
• RGJ – Reno Recreation and Parks Commission votes to close Moana Stadium; City Council has final decision – LINK
• Elko Daily Free Press – Limited budget impacts road maintenance – LINK
• Nevada News Bureau – Report Outlining Tax And Spending Decisions By 2011 Legislature Now Available- LINK

ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT

• RJ – Handful of consumers charged up over smart meters – LINK
• RGJ – Public voices doubts over smart meter program – LINK

EDUCATION

• RGJ – Scott Kelley: Positive audit, bond rating a tribute to retired CFO’s stewardship – LINK
• RGJ – Report: Nevada has room to improve data use – LINK
• RGJ – Meetings set to discuss school start-time changes – LINK
• RGJ – Clean Energy: TMCC launches renewables curriculum – LINK

HEALTH CARE

• LV Sun – Nevada Cancer Institute bankruptcy put on fast track – LINK

• RJ – As it turns out, apparently I had a clue all along - LINK
• LV Sun – Berkley’s husband flipped houses for profit, but is that news? - LINK
• AP – Sen. Harry Reid endorses Oceguera in House race - LINK

CONGRESS

• RJ – White House, Heller spar over consumer bureau - LINK
• Nevada Appeal – Sen. Harry Reid lays out new payroll tax plan - LINK

EDITORIALS/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

• RJ – Letter: Reid’s son may actually do a good job - LINK
• RJ – School cuts - LINK
• LV Sun – Letter: In old days, dealers hustled the players - LINK
• LV Sun – Letter: Supervisors do a lot to earn tips - LINK
• RGJ – Editorial: Gag order on animal abuse cases defies common sense - LINK
• Nevada Appeal – Janice Ayres: Seniors aren’t the problem – Congress is - LINK

ECONOMY/GAMING

• RJ – Don’t bet on the NFL falling in love with Las Vegas - LINK
• RJ – Las Vegas credit union completes its merger - LINK
• RJ – Wynn, NFL owner seek voters’ approval - LINK
• LV Sun – Plummeting home prices entice first-time homebuyers - LINK
• LV Sun – Wynn, Kraft discuss Massachusetts casino deal - LINK
• RGJ – Manufacturing employment in Reno drops 5.3% – 2 1/2 times worse than state rate - LINK

STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT

• RJ – Last inmates to leave Nevada State Prison next month - LINK
• LV Sun – Stats on Metro police shootings show need for reforms - LINK
• RGJ – $47M project brings a new look to Reno airport - LINK
• RGJ – Government groups weigh how to repay Incline Village taxpayers - LINK
• RGJ – Nevada drops 5 places to 46th in survey of nation’s best-run states - LINK
• AP – Costs for closing aging Nevada prison rise - LINK
• Nevada Appeal – Last inmates to leave NSP in January - LINK

ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT

• RJ – Water pipeline plan draws flood of letters - LINK
• LV Sun – To pay for lake intakes, water bills going up again - LINK

EDUCATION

• RJ – Support staff in school district may keep jobs - LINK
• RGJ – RGJ SPECIAL REPORT: Homeless students - LINK
• RGJ – How can Washoe County School District reach 1,800 homeless kids? - LINK

HEALTH CARE

• Nevada News Bureau – Medicaid Information System Goes Live By Deadline, No Major Issues Expected - LINK

• RJ – POLITICAL EYE: Republicans try to woo Latino voters – LINK

CONGRESS

• LV Sun – Vote on bureau chief could have larger ramifications for Nevada – LINK

EDITORIALS/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

• RJ – Letter: Take survey results as a call to action – LINK
• RJ – Cleaning up the Strip: Deal with handbillers a good step – LINK
• LV Sun – Letter: Social safety nets are worth the cost – LINK
• LV Sun – Letter: End allegiance to political parties – LINK

ECONOMY/GAMING

• LV Sun – Las Vegas takes a fresh look at hiring – LINK
• LV Sun – McCarran’s new international routes draw attention – LINK

STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT

• RJ – If ethics dispute is nothing personal, it still hits close to home – LINK
• RJ – Proposal would toss out ban on pawn shops – LINK
• RJ – Henderson City Council race draws new interest – LINK
• RGJ – Demolitions clear way for new Moana – LINK
• AP – Attorney General: Tahoe chairman violated open meeting law – LINK

ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT

• Elko Daily Free Press – Nevada has years of mining ahead – LINK

EDUCATION

• RJ – Principals in school district ponder cuts – LINK

• RJ – Sebelius: Flipping hypocrisy - LINK
• LV Sun – Conflicts of interest not uncommon - LINK
• LV Sun – Ralston: A modest proposal to fix the Legislature - LINK

CONGRESS

• RJ – WASHINGTON DIGEST: Vote aims to end funding of presidential campaigns - LINK
• LV Sun – Public financing of presidential campaigns becomes divisive - LINK
• Nevada Appeal – Sen. Harry Reid: Failure to pass payroll tax cut raises questions about Senate rules - LINK

EDITORIALS/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

• RJ – FBI should collect data on police shootings - LINK
• RJ – Lake Tahoe pact - LINK
• RJ – Letter: Shedding light on local police shootings - LINK
• RJ – ‘B’ corporations: Will Nevada be left behind? - LINK
• RJ – The state of Las Vegas tourism - LINK
• LV Sun – Killing Yucca Mountain would be a real gift - LINK
• LV Sun – Las Vegas shows signs of rebounding and still has a bright future - LINK
• LV Sun – Comments reveal the real Gingrich - LINK
• LV Sun – DesertXpress is, at least, a start - LINK
• LV Sun – Letter: Inaction will hurt future Americans - LINK
• RGJ – Editorial: Homeless children’s futures are in the community’s hands - LINK
• Nevada Appeal – Sen. Reid: Sen. Harry Reid: Efforts to help troops, veterans must continue - LINK

ECONOMY/GAMING

• RJ – Caesars ready to seize chances - LINK
• AP – Is Nevada recovering? Depends on who you ask - LINK

STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT

• RJ – Elected officials see need for changes in handling of police shootings - LINK
• AP – NTSB plans hearing in Washington on safety of air shows, races - LINK
• LV Sun – Lack of signatures dooms effort to recall North Las Vegas mayor - LINK
• RGJ – Guy Rocha: ‘Most dangerous’ woman lectured in Reno in 1910 - LINK
• RGJ – Officials reconsider Nevada animal abuse law’s secrecy clause - LINK

ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT

• Nevada News Bureau – Nevada Cites Concerns With Transport Of Hazardous Waste In Response To Draft Plan For Former Test Site - LINK

EDUCATION

• RJ – Regents vote to close debt-ridden UNR fire academy - LINK

• RJ – All GOP hopefuls file for state caucus – LINK
• RJ – Businesswoman joining Senate District 4 race – LINK

CONGRESS

• Nevada Appeal – Nevada’s congressional delegation cites unemployment report to blame each other – LINK

EDITORIALS/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

• RJ – Letter: Local teams should just forfeit to Gorman – LINK
• RJ – ‘Crimes against the state’: Cuba jails man over communications equipment – LINK
• LV Sun – Cirque du Soleil came to town and has fit right in, providing only-in-Las Vegas entertainment – LINK
• LV Sun – Letter: Give political power to the real people – LINK
• LV Sun – Letter: God bless the cowboys, NFR – LINK
• RGJ – Editorial: Two Secret Santas purchase linens for Reno Family Shelter- LINK
• RGJ – Letter: Why would Amodei try to punish the jobless? – LINK

ECONOMY/GAMING

• RJ – Marathon’s economic impact may approach $50 million – LINK
• RJ – Local economist sees good news in jobs report – LINK
• RJ – Caesars Entertainment reveals changes to management – LINK
• LV Sun – Las Vegas tech company Switch announces new facility – LINK

STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT

• RJ – Commission ethics tit for tat not personal, it’s just business – LINK
• RGJ – Four months after Reno air races crash, NTSB to hold hearing on air race, air show safety – LINK

ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT

• RJ – PUC to hear NV Energy smart meters concerns – LINK
• LV Sun – State accuses feds of reneging on nuke promises – LINK
• RGJ – Wildlife Commission rejects import of water from eastern Nev. to Las Vegas – LINK

HEALTH CARE

• RJ – California university to take over Nevada Cancer Institute – LINK
• LV Sun – Sale would preserve Nevada Cancer Institute’s mission, board chairman says – LINK

EDUCATION

• RJ – Regents: Student fees rising 8 percent – LINK
• RJ – College gives VFW members break – LINK
• LV Sun – Elected regent has no business working on CSN theft case – LINK
• LV Sun – Over student objections, regents raise undergraduate tuition 8 percent – LINK
• AP – Regents approve 8 percent tuition hike for undergraduates – LINK
• RGJ – Nevada university regents renew Chancellor Dan Klaich’s contract at $303,000 per year – LINK
• Daily Sparks Tribune – Board of Regents pass 8 percent tuition increase for undergraduate students – LINK