Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike:

WGA Writers Thank Our Community (blog post): Not a writer? Out of work because of the strike? The WGA invites you to a free event at the Sherman Oaks Castle Park in California on December 11th, so that they can show their gratitude for your support. RSVPs requested.

Carlton Cuse Speaks Out In Letter To Members (blog post): The United Hollywood blog reprints a letter LOST showrunner Carlton Cuse sent to striking WGA members, talking about the position of the hyphenates and why he will no longer be performing his non-writing post-production duties.

[Boston Rally] (LJ post): A WGA support rally will be held in Boston at noon on December 14th. Joss Whedon and the Daily Show crew are expected to show. Everyone is invited to turn out to show their support.

Calendar Of The Rest Of The Week's Events (blog post): A quick overview of everything officially planned for the week of December 5th.

AMPTP: 'Union Busting' Is Our Middle Name (blog post): The AMPTP's actions might not be as illogical as they seem. Tim Lea explains how the AMPTP's course of action fits very neatly into a plot to break up the unions to make the Internet a no-union town.

Hey, that ad-lib wasn't in the script! (article): The LA Times writes about how actors and directors are dabbling in the gray area shy of outright strike breaking. Improvisation is the key issue at heart.