Monthly Archives: April 2008

Iowa Local Activism on Global Warming Problem

Posted on April 29, 2008 by statesman

The Iowa Global Warming people have got exactly the right idea: Work on a global problem in terms of the location you find yourself in. I hope they keep it up, next year and for years to come. The problems of global warming are not fading away, and that’s why we need good organizations with equal staying power. Continue reading →

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Barack Obama Exposed in Wilmington, North Carolina

Posted on April 29, 2008 by statesman

With the strength of the Day of Silence protests across North Carolina, in spite of massive efforts at intimidation, the Barack Obama campaign ought to take note, and remember that part of the hopes and dreams and struggles of many North Carolinians is just to live as equals, without having their safety endangered by people who cannot tolerate other people having the freedom to choose who they want to have sex with. Continue reading →

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Help Obama Volunteers Help Out At Parade In Minneapolis

Posted on April 28, 2008 by statesman

They’ll be working for the parade and only campaigning in as much as they show that Obama supporters are people who are willing to help out their neighbors. That seems like a very mature, responsible approach for Obama supporters to take. Continue reading →

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Indiana Students Go Silent Against Bullying

Posted on April 26, 2008 by statesman

It’s a protest against intolerance, and a protest against bullying, and a protest against violence. There are some right wing extremist groups that are trying to organize opposition to the protests. What a shame it is to see such people organizing in defense of bullies in Indiana’s schools. Continue reading →

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Day of Silence Across Iowa Friday

Posted on April 25, 2008 by statesman

There will be some who, not getting the message of the Day of Silence, will attempt to indimidate and attack students who are silent tomorrow. Chin up to those who keep the protest strong. We hear your silence. Continue reading →

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ObamaWorks In Missoula Cleans Up Clark Fork River

Posted on April 23, 2008 by statesman

Through ObamaWorks, people gather to work on projects to improve their neighborhoods. Last weekend in Missoula, Montana, for example, Barack Obama supporters got together to clean up a stretch of the Clark Fork River. Continue reading →

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Californians Protest ABC News Debate With Flag Lapel Pins

Posted on April 18, 2008 by statesman

In Burbank California from 4:00 until 7:00 this evening, a group of citizens will gather outside the ABC/Disney headquarters at the West Alameda Gate, between South Buena Vista and Keystone Streets. Organized by the Courage Campaign, they will hand out American flag lapel pins to ABC employees as they enter and leave headquarters, in protest of the shameful disservice done to American voters by the ABC News team behind this week’s presidential debate. Continue reading →

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FCC Public Hearing on Internet Issues Today

Posted on April 17, 2008 by statesman

I might make a comment about network neutrality, or about the need to develop protections for the Internet-using public from illegal spying by the government on our private Internet activities without a search warrant. Continue reading →

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Save Your Yazoo, Mississippi

Posted on April 16, 2008 by statesman

They want to drain over 200,000 acres of prime wetlands, including federally protected wetlands in the Delta National Forest, that draw in a huge range of migratory birds. The presence of those birds adds significantly to the local economy. Drain those wetlands, and the birds are gone. Continue reading →

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Protest Against McCain High Noon In Pittsburgh Today!

Posted on April 15, 2008 by statesman

Here’s what you need to know to get to the protest:

Noon Today
Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh Continue reading →

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