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One year ago, Americans were energized to elect Barack Obama president, casting more votes than had ever been cast in a U.S. election. Now it's election day again, and with Democratic candidates facing tough races in several states, we take a look at what the left can learn from religious organizations, who manage to keep people coming back week after week. Does religion have a place in social justice movements, and does the right have a lock on religious motivation to act? Joining us to debate the proper place of religion and spirituality on the Left are Michael De Dora, the Rev.

Recently we asked "Grittv" viewers to contribute their stories to the battle for healthcare reform as part of the new project, "My Rapid Report." If you're producing video telling of your situation with health insurance companies, send us a link at grittv@grittv.org.

Wake up and pay attention to the Immigration Emergency. This episode is about the legislation of intolerance and bigotry, and what you can do about it.First, Investigative Reporter Joe Richey reports on the Department of Homeland Security's existing funding, planning and execution of contracts (to KBR and other private security companies) to enable detection, detaining, and deportation of many immigrants. Some border states are already calling for the trigger: an official "Immigration Emergency".

At least 33,000 Iraqis have paid for the war with their lives. Bombs used in Iraq will continue to damage the environment and the people who live on the planet. SourceCode takes a look at depleated uranium and how it's already affecting and deforming newborn children.