Sunday, February 12, 2012 Occupy & Tea Party Join Forces to Protest NDAA (30 comments)
A demonstration uniting groups and individuals from across the political spectrum will be held in Medford Oregon on the 13th to show that united we can begin to stand up to the problems which face us as a nation and a people. Please join us in standing up for justice and freedom.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 AIPAC Member Assailant of Peaceful Demonstrator During Netanyahu's Speech to the U.S. Congress (1 comments)
Anthony Shulster, a retired lawyer, admitted to assaulting Rae Abileah, a member of CODEPINK, in the House of Representatives while she protested the Israeli occupation of Palestine during the speech by Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 Standing Up for Consumers
Consumer finance is a big part of our economy -- and it plays a large role in the daily life of almost every American. Few people spend their entire lives with so much wealth available to them that they never need to borrow money. Whether it is to pay the bills and meet their everyday needs, or to finance larger investments in their futures.
Saturday, December 24, 2011 Occupy Interfaith Celebration In Liberty Square
24 Hour "Occupy Christmas" Prayer Vigil, Sharing of Food, Poetry, Music
Several occupy movement faith groups will be hosting an interfaith gathering, inviting people of all cultures and religious beliefs to come and celebrate together. December 25 marks the 100th day of Occupy Wall Street.
Friday, December 9, 2011 Sanders Files "Saving American Democracy Amendment' (3 comments)
The first constitutional amendment ever proposed by Sanders during his two decades in Congress would reverse the narrow 5-to-4 ruling in Citizens United vs. the Federal Elections Commission. In that controversial decision almost two years ago, justices gave corporations the same First Amendment free-speech rights as people.
Sunday, December 4, 2011 No War on Iran! (3 comments)
As a signatory to the international Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran has an internationally recognized right to develop and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Israel, a country with 200-300 nuclear weapons, is threatening to attack Iran, and is one of only three countries that still refuse to sign the NPT.
Saturday, November 19, 2011 100-Person International Delegation Going to Gaza, November 21-25, 2011 (1 comments)
The Council for European Palestinian Relations (CEPR) prepares to leave for Gaza Nov 21, with its largest international delegation yet. Delegates include renowned politicians from countries in South America, Asia, Africa and Europe; as well as two outspoken Members of European Parliament--Ms. Marisa Matias and Mr. Paul Murphy--and Retired US Army Colonel and former US diplomat Ann Wright.
Saturday, November 12, 2011 Truth & Consequences: Blowing the Whistle on Government Abuse
On Monday, November 21 at 8:10 pm, in the Ward Circle Building, Room 2, of American University, Keynote Speakers, Thomas Drake (former NSA official) and Jesselyn Radack (former Justice Department attorney) will share their experiences in exposing abuse and subsequent government retaliation.
Thursday, November 10, 2011 Israel Prevents Irish Activists From Boarding Flight Home
The seven Irish human rights activists due home in Ireland this afternoon at 2:25 pm were at the last minute prevented from boarding their flight out of Ben Gurion airport by Israeli armed guards.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Canadians Face Two Months of Incarceration in Israel Without Trial
Freedom Waves to Gaza activists detained in Israel -- including Canadians David Heap and Ehab Lotayef -- came before a judge and were told they could be held in prison for 2 months without charges or trial. To avoid this, the judge told them they must sign a statement that they entered Israel "voluntarily" and "illegally" despite being violently kidnapped from international waters and taken to Israel against their will.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Including Non-Occupiers And Strengthening A Movement (3 comments)
Prof has been thinking about how to strengthen the Occupy movement, how to build a structure for it -- or rather how to allow it to build one itself, from the ground up, with ideas moving up levels of representation, not down as we're all so used to, and with people who cannot or will not or anyway do not sleep in public squares able to take part in a lasting and effective way. I cannot recommend too strongly...
Friday, November 4, 2011 Jailed For Sailing To Gaza, Challenging The Blockade
The Israeli military stopped these two small ships carrying peace activists to Gaza, but they won't stop the Palestinians who are demanding freedom, and they won't stop the solidarity movement. We won't stop challenging the blockade on Gaza's civilians -- by land and by sea -- until the blockade falls. And we won't stop challenging the denial of Palestinian democratic aspirations until those aspirations are realized.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 Boats Sailing Now To Gaza! Spread The Word! (13 comments)
Our efforts in Greece only fueled our determination to challenge the imprisonment of the people of Gaza. We said we would continue to sail and so we are! At this moment, two boats are in international waters in the Mediterranean heading to Gaza.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 "I Am Not On The Boats To Gaza" (7 comments)
If you want to help, please use all possible communication means (emails, twitters, facebook, calls) to let all people, especially media and politicians, know you support lifting the siege on Gaza and you want our ships protected from Israeli piracy. It is long overdue.
Saturday, October 29, 2011 Veterans And Activists Found Guilty For March 19, 2011 White House Action, Article/Closing Statements
Eighteen co-defendants representing Veterans for Peace and other long-time peace activists were sentenced today in DC Superior Court for arrests at the White House on Saturday, March 19, 2011. They were found guilty of Failure to Obey and Blocking and Incommoding and have to pay $50 plus $100 to the Victims of Violent Crimes fund.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Oakland Police Assault On Occupy Oakland Seriously Injures Marine Corps Iraq Veteran (28 comments)
Veteran For Peace member, Scott Olsen, a Marine Corps veteran twice deployed to Iraq, is in hospital now in stable but serious condition with a fractured skull, struck by a police projectile fired into a crowd in downtown Oakland, California in the early morning hours of today. Other people were injured in the assault and many were arrested after Oakland police in riot gear were ordered to evict people encamped
Sunday, October 9, 2011 RENEWABLE SOURCES REACH MILESTONE: 12.25% OF DOMESTIC ENERGY PRODUCTION, SURPASSING NUCLEAR BY 18%, CLOSING IN ON O (2 comments)
"Notwithstanding a few high-profile set-backs such as the recent collapse of the solar company Solyndra,US governmental investments in renewable energy sources have proven to be highly profitable and are yielding stellar returns," said exec dir of the SUN DAY Campaign."Ongoing and expanded public support is certainly warranted,particularly in light of the risks posed by continued reliance on environmentally dangerous sources
Thursday, August 18, 2011 RAM Comes to Chicago to Provide Free Health Care to Under- and Uninsured
Remote Area Medical (RAM) will be in Chicago to serve the under- and uninsured citizens of Cook County and points beyond. Founded in 1985 to serve "desolate areas of the world," RAM is a non-profit, volunteer group that delivers on-site health care, dental care, eye care, veterinary services, and technical and educational assistance to people--all free of charge. Their services are available from Friday-Sunday, August 19-21.
Sunday, August 14, 2011 Alliance for a Better Wisconsin: Steitz alleges mudslinging, willfully ignores the actions of his extreme and dangerous
"Steitz has yet to account for support from the most extreme elements of the right wing -including violent racists and alleged skinheads.By accepting their money and support, Steitz has given his tacit support to the hate-filled, extreme ideas and actions spouted by his allies -and has rendered himself unfit to represent the community he's parachuted into in pursuit of an ego-stroking political run."
Thursday, August 4, 2011 GreenChoice Bank Opens the Midwest's First LEED Platinum Community Bank Location on Aug. 29
In addition to making loans to qualified businesses that build sustainably, the team retrofitted GreenChoice Bank 's two, century-old branch locations to environmentally-sound standards for LEED - for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED-EB: O&M) certification. Those were dedicated earlier this year, launching the GreenChoice Bank brand in Cicero and Lockport, Ill.
Monday, August 1, 2011 Debt Ceiling Deal a Blow to Women's Economic Security
If approved by both houses of Congress, the agreement will impose $1 trillion in cuts to programs such as family planning clinics, food stamps, college tuition assistance, child care and a host of other programs that disproportionately serve and employ women. But that is just the first part of the agreement.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Israeli Army storms Freedom Theater in Jenin (1 comments)
Special Forces of the Israeli Army attacked the Freedom Theater in Jenin Refugee Camp at approximately 03:30 this morning. Ahmad Nasser Matahen, a night guard and technician student at the theater woken up by heavy blocks of stone hurled at the entrance of the theater. As he opened the door he found masked and heavily armed Israeli Special Forces around the theater.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 GAB Shutting Down Non-Partisan Exit Polls in Wisconsin
The Government Accounting Board (GAB), apparently changing their regulations as they go along, has effectively shut down citizen-run exit polls in today's Democratic Primary Recall Election in Wisconsin.When one of the volunteers tried to explain that the law says a photo ID is REQUESTED but not REQUIRED for this election, the Village Clerk reprimanded her for "interfering." Robo-calls from Virginia to Dems not to vote today
Sunday, July 3, 2011 Freedom Flotilla Updates and Commentary (1 comments)
Updates and commentary on the development of the Freedom Flotilla's determination to bring humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
Sunday, July 3, 2011 Passengers on Flotilla Start Open-ended Fast at U.S. Embassy in Athens (3 comments)
To date, we have received no assistance from the U.S. Embassy and the captain of our boat, a U.S. citizen, remains in jail and has yet to be visited by anyone from the U.S. Embassy.There will also be a march in support of the flotilla beginning at 7 pm organized by Greek activists who have been protesting the government's austerity measures in Syntagma Square.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 NOAA Keeps Gag Rule On University Marine Scientists (1 comments)
Rejects Petition to Lift Ban against "Advocacy" by Sea Grant Recipients
(NOAA) will continue to forbid scientists who receive its marine research grants from speaking out on matters of public concern
Sunday, June 26, 2011 Greek Officials Attempt to Block U.S. Boat to Gaza From Leaving Port
Given the very close relationship between Israel and the U.S., and the public efforts by Israel to denounce and try to stop the flotilla, the passengers on the U.S. boat want to know if the Obama Administration is using U.S. leverage at the IMF to compel the Greek authorities to stop the U.S. boat from leaving Greece.
Friday, June 24, 2011 State Department Officials Have an Obligation to Speak Out Against Israeli Threats to Attack U.S. Boat to Gaza (5 comments)
The State Department sent out a "travel advisory" urging Americans not to participate in the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. According to the statement, U.S. citizens are advised against traveling to Gaza by any means, including via sea, noting that previous attempts to enter Gaza by sea "have been stopped by Israeli naval vessels and resulted in the injury, death, arrest, and deportation of U.S. citizens."
Monday, June 20, 2011 Supreme Court to Women of Wal-Mart: You're on Your Own (12 comments)
Today, a Supreme Court majority ruled against women by siding with the country's largest employment discriminator, saying Wal-Mart, essentially, is too big to sue. The brave women, led by Betty Dukes, who stood up to Wal-Mart at great personal sacrifice, are told simply they're on their own.
Monday, June 20, 2011 Fat Substitutes Linked to Weight Gain
Rats on high-fat diet gained more weight after eating low-calorie potato chips made with fat substitutes.
Sunday, June 12, 2011 Freedom Flotilla II -- "Stay Human" mission to Gaza
The Freedom Flotilla II -- "Stay Human" mission is a healthy reaction to the apathy of the international political community. We are sailing to confront massive injustice with global nonviolent action. This mission puts on notice all those who, for many years, have passively watched the tragedy of Palestine, as well as those who directly contribute to it.
Thursday, June 2, 2011 Family Farmers Amplify Legal Complaint Against Monsanto's GMOs (7 comments)
"Monsanto has run roughshod over organic and conventional farmers who have chosen to be sensitive to consumers' concerns, and marketplace demand, by shunning genetic engineering in their seed purchases and the crops they produce,.Because of Monsanto's massive investments in federal political campaigns, and in lobbying, it's important that an independent judiciary protects citizen-farmers from intimidation."
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Former IDF Spokesperson and Southern Brigade Commander to Testify in Corrie Civil Trial
Former IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Ruth Yaron and former Southern Brigade Commander, Colonel Pinhas (Pinky) Zuaretz are both scheduled to testify on May 22 in what is anticipated to be the final hearing in the Corrie family's civil lawsuit against the State of Israel.
Monday, April 25, 2011 U.S. Boat to Sail to Gaza Despite Israeli Threats (4 comments)
The Israeli media recently reported that that country's UN ambassador, Meron Reuben, asked the international organization to stop the flotilla, which is expected to include some 12 boats carrying a thousand nonviolent civilians from dozens of countries. Reuben characterized the activists as "terrorists" with ties to Hamas, the Islamist party that rules Gaza, who are "willing to become martyrs."
Sunday, April 24, 2011 BOOK SIGNING FOR RICHARD "SQUIRREL" THOMAS, NOTED ALABAMA ENTREPRENEUR AND AUTHOR, SPONSORED BY THE BIRMINGHAM NAACP
To talk about the release of his new book, "Drug Conspiracy: We Only Want The Blacks, My Persecution By The United States Government," and to share his life story and life-altering experience -as chronicled
in the book-as a victim of a federal drug sting and notorious media scandal involving a Montgomery,AL drug cartel that gripped the city and media's attention, and ultimately destroyed an innocent man's life & reputation.
Saturday, April 23, 2011 Big blowout at PA gas well, threatening Susquehanna River with fracking chemicals (2 comments)
Seven families have already been evacuated from the area, and officials have advised farmers against allowing livestock to drink from the surface water.Despite concerted efforts of crewmembers, tainted water continued to flow from the site as recently as Thursday morning.The blowout has left many unanswered questions, and public safety officials have said it will be days or even weeks before they are able to gather a better
Monday, April 11, 2011 We Will Not Be Intimidated
On May 10, Freedom Flotilla 2 partners will go to the European Parliament for meetings with MEPs as well as the UN and other international bodies, to present Freedom Flotilla 2 and its goals. We are putting Israel on notice...We are Coming...We are Unarmed...We are Civilian...You have no right to threaten us...We Expect to Reach Gaza Without any Interference.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Zionist Extremist Hate Crime Against Rabbi Lerner: 3rd Attack on His Home and the limits of "freedom of the press"
Only one day after Rabbi Lerner presented the Tikkun Award to South African Justice Richard Goldstone, at a celebration of Tikkun's 25th Anniversary attended by over 600 people at the University of California, Berkeley, Rabbi Lerner's home was again assaulted by extremist Zionist haters who plastered posters over his home once again. This is the 3rd assault on his home since Lerner announced the award to Justice Goldstone
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Harvard study: Massachusetts reform hasn't stopped medical bankruptcies:
The findings have national implications because the Obama administration's health law is largely patterned after the Massachusetts plan, including its individual mandate. One of the administration's arguments in support of the new federal law was that it would significantly reduce medical bankruptcies nationwide. The findings in Massachusetts cast doubt on that claim.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 SUMMERHILL GOAT DAIRY FARM NOW CERTIFIED HUMANE - (5 comments)
Endorsed by more than 36 humane organizations, the Certified Humane Raised and Handled program is nationally recognized as the Gold Standard for certifying animal welfare from birth through slaughter. HFAC's Animal Care Standards were developed by a veritable "Who's Who" of national and international animal scientists and farm-animal welfare experts. Producer compliance with the HFAC standards is verified through annual on
Monday, January 31, 2011 Federal Lawsuit Seeking Injunction to Stop USAFA's Unconstitutional National Prayer Luncheon
Temporary Injunction today in Federal District court (Colorado) demanding that the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) cancel its upcoming National Prayer Luncheon, on the grounds that it is a blatant violation of the plaintiffs' Constitutional rights as guaranteed by the First Amendment.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Health Care State Waiver Bill Introduced (1 comments)
The Vermont congressional delegation today introduced legislation to let the state implement a single-payer health care system that could become a model for the nation.
Friday, January 21, 2011 Vermont single-payer proposals a "major step in right direction': doctors' group
While citing the merits of a publicly administered single-payer plan, Hsiao's team ended up by recommending a "public-private hybrid single-payer" model that would be managed by an independent board and that would contract-out the job of claims processing to private and public bidders. A private company like Vermont Blue Cross Blue Shield, for example, could be hired to process the claims, as is done currently by Medicare.
Thursday, January 20, 2011 Center for Constitutional Rights Appeals to Fox News President for Help in Silencing Glenn Beck Misinformation Campaign (6 comments)
The Center for Constitutional rights details a backlash through some of the many violent quotes on Beck's website. Examples include, "Maybe they should burst through the front door of this arrogant elitist and slit the hateful cow's throat," "We should blow up Piven's office and home," and "I am all for violence and change Frances: Where do your loved ones live?"
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Resounding Legal Victory Appears to Finally Resolve 7-Year Whistleblower Case
"This is a wonderful ruling, not only for Chief Chambers but for thousands who believe that honesty is part of public service. The wheels of justice turn slowly but eventually they do turn."
Chambers was put on administrative leave in the wake of a WaPo interview in late '03 concerning how reduced force levels and higher patrol demands were affecting the security mission of the US Park Police.
Thursday, December 16, 2010 Groups Urge Issa to Renew Support for Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act
"This should be a no-brainer for the incoming Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee," said Brian. "As the Senate showed when it passed the bill by unanimous consent, this isn't a liberal or conservative issue--it's a common-sense good government measure. It will only make it easier for Rep. Issa to conduct vigorous congressional oversight in the next session."
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 LETTER FROM THE COMMUNITY OF WHISTLEBLOWERS TO THE NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWERS CENTER (1 comments)
More than ever, S 372 needs to get passed and the Administration should consider the resurrection of the careers of past whistleblowers who drowned in the raging river.Not only will restoring our careers send a real message to all potential whistleblowers right now,but to the bureaucracy.But even though not perfect, S 372 is more than just a good deal.It is a much needed breakthrough,and no time left to "fix" S 372 further.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 Veterans Demand Their Bonus: Peace (1 comments)
Veterans for Peace to President: We are prepared to bring a large delegation of our members to Washington before the end of this month. We will come in person to the White House to meet with you or until we are dragged away in full view of our nation and the world-military veterans, carrying their nation's flag, seeking a meeting with their president in the season of Peace.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 "Tight little butt." Appropriate basis for endorsement? (1 comments)
Wonder why we'll likely have fewer women in Congress after the November elections than we've had in the last three decades?Well, one reason might just be because the current women running for office are too often subjected to outrageous sexist comments from media pundits and commentators--commentators who talk more about female candidates' physical attributes than about the attributes of the policies they support.
Friday, October 8, 2010 Israeli soldiers to testify behind screen in Corrie Case
"While Rachel stood in front of a wall to protect the two families huddled behind it, the state is now making the soldiers hide behind a wall that denies us the opportunity to see them," said Cindy Corrie, Rachel's mother. "The State of Israel has been hiding for over seven years. Where is the justice?"
Friday, October 8, 2010 Watchdog Group Again Urges FBI And DoJ to Investigate US Chamber Of Commerce Widespread Financial Improprieties (1 comments)
StopTheChamber.com spokesman& attorney Kevin Zeese received a letter from a purported Chamber of Commerce insider who compares its CEO Tom Donohue to Jack Abramoff,Michael Scanlon and Bernie Madoff,in the manner in which he is scamming companies to serve his own interests rather than the interests of the business community.He alleges that Donohue does not fear the FEC or Congress and has a plan in place to attack the DoJ...
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 HRC Report: Gaza Blockade Imposed to "Punish" People of Gaza for Hamas Election
the report stated that "one of the principal motives behind the imposition of the blockade was a desire to punish the people of the Gaza Strip for having elected Hamas [and there is] no doubt that Israel's actions and policies amount to collective punishment as defined by international law."
Saturday, September 25, 2010 Stand with Anti-War Activists Targeted by the FBI! (7 comments)
The aim of the FBI raids is clearly the suppression of free speech and dissent. The government wants all activists to be afraid to speak out. And the Obama administration's Justice Department is now leading the charge.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Watchdog Groups Call On California Secretary Of State Candidate Damon Dunn To Reject Support From Karl Rove And American (1 comments)
Dunn was handpicked by Rove to run against Debra Bowen in what looks like an attempt to place a clone of Florida SOS Katherine Harris and Ohio SOS Ken Blackwell in the California SOS position. Do the right thing Damon. Tell Karl Rove you will not be another Ken Blackwell or Katherine Harris. Tell Rove to keep his dirty politics and dirty money out of California elections.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Personality-- The "Dark Triad"-- Predicts Cheating More than Academic Struggles, Study Shows
College students who admitted to cheating in high school or turned in plagiarized papers ranked high on personality tests of the so-called Dark Triad: psychopathy, Machiavellianism (cynicism, amorality, manipulativeness), and narcissism (arrogance and self-centeredness, with a strong sense of entitlement). Of the three dark personality types, psychopathy was most strongly linked to cheating.
Monday, August 2, 2010 NY District Attorney Continues Attack On Health Activists After Charges Are Dropped (4 comments)
"The judge dismissed the charges and I thought this was over," says co-defendant Joan Pleune. "The DA loses and now he wants a do-over--and to do this he has to manufacture new charges. Does this mean that he can keep making up charges until he gets us for loitering or something?" She added, "We're going to fight it, of course."
Thursday, May 6, 2010 Food Bank of South Jersey Kicks off New Program: "Mobile Food Pantry"
In the four-county area, there are 21,951 families living at or below the poverty level. Of this number more than 50% of the families live in Camden City, Chesilhurst and Salem City. These are the three target areas that have determined to be underserved, as defined by the ratio between the number of people in poverty and the number of established emergency feeding programs in those areas.
Monday, May 3, 2010 Pennsylvania Medical Students to Endorse Single Payer Bills SB 400 and HB 1660 on Harrisburg Capitol Steps, Monday, May
As future physicians,we recognize the need for a sustainable plan that puts the health of all PA first,while expanding jobs,business opportunities,and the ability for providers and patients to address medical needs on the basis of clinical evidence & evaluation. With a public option absent from the most recent federal healthcare bill, it is upon the states to take the role of providing high-quality, affordable coverage to all.
Friday, April 30, 2010 Alabama GOP Justices Say "Don't Worry"Drill, Baby Drill'
The GOP judges ruled against the people of Alabama in the Exxon-Mobil cases and there is no indication they will hesitate to do so again, passing over our citizens and our fragile coastline in favor of BP. "Our Republican judges have allowed their elections to be bought by Big Oil in the past," Chairman Turnham stated. "Follow the money and you'll see the exact same thing happening in 2010."
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 SEIU Statement on April 2010 Executive Committee
"Over the past few months, there has been increasing speculation regarding SEIU President Andy Stern's intention to step down as president at the end of his term in 2012.....
Saturday, April 10, 2010 ACLU Calls For Restoration Of Net Neutrality Principles
A federal appeals court ruled (4/6/10) that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cannot require broadband service providers to treat all lawful Internet content equally. The decision rendered the FCC unable to enforce "network neutrality," the principle that Internet users have the right to use applications and access and transmit data of their choice free of discrimination by network providers.
Thursday, April 1, 2010 CMD RELEASES NEW WALL STREET BAILOUT TOTAL $4.6 TRILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS DISB
Our assessment demonstrates that the Federal Reserve has provided by far the bulk of the funding for the bailout in the form of loans amounting to $3.8 trillion.Little information has been disclosed about what collateral taxpayers have received in return for these loans. The bailout is far from over as the government has active programs authorized to cost up to $2.9 trillion & still has $2 trillion in outstanding investments.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Obama's reform: no cure for what ails us'
Sadly, even if the reform works as planned, 23 million people will remain uninsured in 2019. Meanwhile the public and other safety net hospitals that uninsured people rely on will have to endure a $36 billion cut in federal government funding.Soaring costs and rising financial strains seem inevitable, despite claims that the reform will "bend the cost curve."
Sunday, March 21, 2010 N.O.W. Health Care Reform Victory Comes with Tragic Setback for Women's Rights (14 comments)
The bill contains a sweeping anti-abortion provision. Contrary to the talking points circulated by congressional leaders, the bill passed today ultimately achieves the same outcome as the infamous Stupak-Pitts Amendment, namely the likely elimination of all private as well as public insurance coverage for abortion.
Monday, February 15, 2010 British Journalist Seized by Hamas in Gaza (1 comments)
Iran-backed Hamas arrested and imprisoned British freelance journalist and documentary filmmaker Paul Martin in Gaza on Sunday (Feb. 14). A spokesman for the terrorist organization said Martin had "violated Palestinian law and the security in Gaza" but provided no details of Martin's alleged crimes.
Sunday, February 7, 2010 Pennsylvania Democrats Unanimously Endorse Single Payer Senate Bill 400 and House Bill 1660 (6 comments)
The PA Democratic State Committee today unanimously endorsed a resolution calling for passage of single payer healthcare, Senate Bill 400 and House Bill 1660, also known as the "Family and Business Healthcare Security Act."
Given the healthcare reform deadlock in Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania's nation-leading status in the battle for state-based "Medicare for All," is all the more significant.
Thursday, January 21, 2010 Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Supreme Court Campaign Finance Ruling
The (campaign finance) ruling will, to a significant degree, give control of the political process in the United States to the wealthiest and most powerful institutions in the world and the candidates who support their agenda.
Monday, January 18, 2010 Election Experts Issue 'Orange Alert' for Massachusetts Special Election (1 comments)
The groups call on Sec of State Galvin to take immediate extra security precautions for the Senate race,which has become a high-stakes national contest.Critical national initiatives such as health care reform & financial reform will be influenced by the results of this election.Experts are concerned that with the electronic election system in use,its lack of transparency & ease of manipulation,the public has no basis for trust
Friday, January 15, 2010 Nonprofit Warns Candidates Against Accepting Support From The Chamber Of Commerce For Midterm Elections
That money will go toward electing candidates who support polluters, robber barons, deniers of health care, warmongers, and those who ravage the environment. This money is in addition to the billion or more dollars the Chamber has spent during the last decade gutting the economy by helping companies ship American jobs overseas and raising CEO pay at the expense of workers.
Monday, January 11, 2010 ISRAELIS MORE TOLERANT OF ISLAM THAN SWISS (1 comments)
"When it comes to freedom of religion Israelis are apparently much more tolerant that their Swiss counterparts," said Rabbi Marc Schneier, President of the US-based FFEU. "The fact that less than one-third of all Israelis support banning minarets indicates that from the Israeli point of view, there is room for respectful coexistence between Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs when it is based on religion and not politics."
Friday, January 8, 2010 NARAL: What Stupak's Saying
This is our VERY LAST CHANCE to stop Stupak-Nelson anti-choice politics in the health-care debate.This bill is not a done deal. Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Reid, and President Obama are playing key roles in these final days of the health-care debate. That's why we've set a goal of sending them 30,000 unequivocal messages from pro-choice Americans like you: Women should not lose ground in the new health-care system.
Friday, January 8, 2010 Statement of 911 Widows In Response to 12/25 Terror Attempt (17 comments)
Currently,many members of Congress, &former VP Cheney,are loudly criticizing the current administration for how they are handling this latest terrorist attempt.We would like to remind them that they were in office during the years post 9/11.It is utterly offensive and dangerous when politicians attempt to turn a national security issue into a partisan battle over who is the mightiest terror warrior.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Gaza Freedom March on December 27, 2009
Gaza Freedom March congratulates the Government of Egypt on its change of policy to allow international missions into Gaza during December with the decision to allow the Viva Palestina convoy to go into Gaza on December 27, 2009.
Thursday, December 10, 2009 University of the People Attracts Academics from Columbia, Yale and New York University
Founded by educational entrepreneur Shai Reshef, University of the People is the world's first tuition-free, online academic institution. Based on the principles of e-learning and peer-to-peer teaching, coupled with open-source technology and courseware, UoPeople is designed to provide universal access to college studies, despite geographic and economic constraints.
Thursday, December 3, 2009 Comcast-NBC Merger: Just Say No; Analysis of Proposed Deal Raises Serious Antitrust Issues (3 comments)
In response to the Comcast-NBC merger announcement this morning, Free Press and the Consumer Federation of America released a new analysis showing why the deal poses a major threat to video competition that would seriously harm the public interest.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Long-awaited e-voting lawsuit preparing to launch! (2 comments)
ETC is seeking to have concealed vote counting declared unconstitutional! The timing of NY-23 fiasco can propel ETC's lawsuit into the national spotlight. Right now we have the potential to grow our movement into the multi-partisan national concern it truly deserves to be. And for that, we need YOU! If ERMA is not stopped,you will never again know whether the announced winner of an election truly got the most votes.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Expected To Announce Settlement Freeze
As part of the efforts to give momentum to the peace talks with the Palestinian Authority and advance Israel's comprehensive national interests, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will today (Wednesday), 25.11.09, ask the Security Cabinet to approve a ten-month suspension of new residential construction permits and new residential construction starts in Judea and Samaria.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 J Street Responds to Sarah Palin's Comments on Settlements (18 comments)
Jeremy Ben-Ami, Executive Director of J Street, issued the following statement in response to Sarah Palin's comments to ABC News' Barbara Walters:
Monday, November 16, 2009 Each Day 16 Americans Get Killed Due to Poor Worker Safety Laws
Culver City-Brave New Foundation launches a new worker health and safety campaign, highlighting the weak enforcement mechanisms and poor deterrents currently in place in worker safety laws. Under current worker safety laws, civil penalties are weak and rarely lead to criminal prosecutions.
Friday, November 13, 2009 Single Payer Now! (1 comments)
The real solution to the problem is a Medicare-for-all, single-payer system.
This is why, Senator Sanders is pushing through legislation that would at least give states the option to go forward and move toward a single-payer system.
Isn't health care a priority for ALL Americans?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 TWO WAYS TO GET YOUR GOOSE (AND HELP CHARITIES)
Flightless Goose is a full-color, hardcover story book for children. The book teaches important lessons about dealing with challenges, focusing on positive strengths, and treating others with respect and dignity. It's fun for children and educates as it entertains.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Robert Greenwald Presents World Premiere of "Rethink Afghanistan" in Washington, D.C. Documentary Phenomenon Mobilizes (1 comments)
The echo chambers in Washington have long argued that Afghanistan is the war of necessity. This reasoning excluded any opposing viewpoints and has mired us in what is now perceived as the endless war. With well over 500,000 viewers and growing, we are pleased that Rethink Afghanistan is now at center of the movement to end the war." Robert Greenwald, Director, Rethink Afghanistan
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 City Calls Arguments for New 9/11 Probe "Irrelevant"-- Admits City Did No Investigation (7 comments)
The Judge:whether or not there has been an investigation into 9/11 by NYC authorities.Steve Kitzinger,the City's lawyer,replied,"It's irrelevant",to which the packed courtroom was loudly disdainful,some openly laughing in disbelief.With order restored,the Judge again asked Kitzinger if the City had done anything to investigate 9/11.Kitzinger:"No.""The City never did anything?"the Judge, in disbelief.Kitzinger:"Nothing."
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Thousands of Progressive Bloggers, Activists to Gather In Steeltown for "NETROOTS NATION"- Convention
With more than 1,500 progressive bloggers and activists streaming into Pittsburgh this week, Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., joined United Steelworkers president Leo Gerard, Campaign for America's Future co-director Robert Borosage and Netroots Nation spokesperson Mary Rickles on a conference call today to set the scene and preview this year's "Netroots Nation"- convention.
Friday, July 24, 2009 Restore Justice At Justice Coalition Calls On Attorney General Eric Holder To Dismiss Charges Against Don Siegelman (4 comments)
Prosecutorial misconduct has completely tainted Siegelman's case.His conviction must be dismissed with prejudice by the AG himself in order to correct a manifest injustice,restore integrity to the DoJ,and send a clear message that such reprehensible conduct will not be tolerated.Restore Justice At Justice calls on AG Holder to act with dispatch to remove the stain & burden of an improper conviction from the Mr. Siegelman.
