Below are our daily picks from the Illinois blogosphere and media at large:
The Power Of Organization
The aim of the Employee Free Choice Act is often mischaracterized by opponents of the labor movement. In a sharp post at DailyKos, diarist Trapper John boils down the bill to its essence and explains why it's the "key to real economic stimulus."
A Pitch For Mass Transit
The New York Times editorial board makes the affirmative case for prioritizing mass transit and calls on Barack Obama and his incoming Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to "find and then finance the best, the most-efficient and the most-advanced ways for Americans to move around."
Getting Through Tough Financial Times
Is your family struggling financially during these lean economic months? If so, check out the University of Illinois Extensions new website dedicated to helping people rethink their money management strategies.
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