Watch the premiere of our first LIVE show: Meet the Bloggers
By Brave New Films
You know how we're always attempting to make an impact with our films?
We
helped spread the word about hard-hitting documentaries like Outfoxed,
Wal-Mart, and Iraq for Sale. Our sister organization, Brave New
Films, then started making its own short videos like The REAL McCain
and our FOX Attacks series, and you saw the chance to reach even more
people by spreading them all over the web. Well, with a great
deal of excitement (and just a wee bit of nervousness!), we bring you
the next way for you to get involved.
Presenting the trailer to our newest weekly series: Meet the Bloggers
Beginning
July 18, Meet the Bloggers will be a daring new show broadcast LIVE
over the internet each Friday at 1PM ET. And the best part is
this show is all yours. You will be part of creating the show, telling
us what questions we should ask our high-profile guests; what issues we
should be talking about; and what actions should be taken. You
can also interact with other audience members using a live blog and
instant polls.
Watch Meet the Bloggers LIVE each Friday
We've
already lined up some dazzling guests including John Cusack, Sen. Harry
Reid, Rachel Maddow, and this week, Arianna Huffington (more exciting
guests to be announced soon). The show's host will be Cenk Uygur of The
Young Turks. And we have a really diverse mix of bloggers
including Marcy Wheeler (Emptywheel), Nico Pitney (The Huffington
Post), Liliana Segura (AlterNet), Roberto Lovato (Of America),
Baratunde Thurston (Jack & Jill Politics), and Faiz Shakir (Think
Progress) to bring you smart, unconventional political analysis.
Don't
miss this Friday's premiere of Meet the Bloggers, in which we'll be
discussing whether Karl Rove should be sent to jail for failing to
comply with the House Judiciary Committee's subpoena. Now's your
chance to become part of the Meet the Bloggers community; send us your
questions and comments before Friday's show for us to consider to
include. Give input for our Friday show here:
http://meetthebloggers.org.
And if
you do miss this Friday's premiere or any other episode, you can still
watch them free online any time at meetthebloggers.org. We can't
allow the corporatism to dominate the discourse any longer. The
stakes are much too high. So please join us live in watching and
spreading Meet the Bloggers beginning this Friday, July 18 at 1PM ET.
Yours,
Robert Greenwald, Leighton Woodhouse, Paris Marron, Joey Smallwood,
and the Brave New Team
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Watch the premiere of our first LIVE show: Meet the Bloggers
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Sam Garchik
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Tuesday, July 22
DFA Training Academy Coming to Des Moines in Feb/March 2009!
by
Sam Garchik
on Tue 22 Jul 2008 06:00 PM CDT
DFA Training Academy Coming to Des Moines in Feb/March 2009!
By Sam Garchik I got an email from Jeff Goetz in Des Moines. He said that he was working on getting a DFA traning in Des Moines in March 2009. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone in the region. I attended one in Cedar Rapids in the Spring of 2007. I learned a lot about how to run a campaign and build a campaign plan. Do not miss this opportunity. Jeff said that he is in the process of organizing a committee to get it off the ground. If anyone in the Des Moines area is interested in helping, you can contact him at jeffreygoetz3@mchsi.com or home phone 515/279-7888, work phone 515/246-5817 or cell phone 515/710-1988. Thanks, and please help Jeff get this going! Monday, July 21
Hundreds of Iowans Protest at Terrace Hill July 19
by
Sam Garchik
on Mon 21 Jul 2008 06:52 PM CDT
Hundreds of Iowans Protest at Terrace Hill July 19
By ICCI Iowa CCI Tells Governor to Get to Work on Critical Issues As the election season heats up in Iowa, more than 200 Iowans gathered at Terrace Hill Saturday, July 19 to rally, protest and deliver a letter [letter and photos attached and below] to Governor Culver, telling him to end his vacation and get to work on critical issues affecting thousands of everyday Iowans: local control, Voter Owned Iowa Clean Elections (VOICE), the rights of all workers and consumer protections. The protest was part of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement's annual statewide convention, of which the theme was, "Real People, Real Power, Real Change." "It's up to Governor Culver to use the power of his office to make things happen - he's the state's Chief Executive," said CCI member and Board President Barb Kalbach from Dexter. "But he is failing Iowans who elected him and who he is supposed to represent. He has been 'on vacation' for the last two legislative sessions, and his ignoring of everyday Iowans and our issues has to stop - it's time for him to get to work." CCI member Misti Craig of Des Moines said, "We deserve as everyday Iowans to govern what happens at the statehouse. We will show the governor and our legislators that we are a powerful voting bloc on these issues and cannot be ignored." Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement also launched its Count on Me Voter Campaign, which aims to build pledged support from more than 5,000 Iowans to vote on these critical issues in the coming statehouse elections. July 19, 2008 Dear Governor Culver: You have the privilege of living at Terrace Hill because everyday Iowans voted for you and trusted you with helping to shape Iowa's future. You are Iowa's top elected official - our Chief Executive Officer. We expect you to work day and night for the common good and to serve the public interest. It's up to you to use the power of your office to make good things happen on crucial issues facing our state. But for all practical purposes, you have been "on vacation" - absent from your job as Iowa's CEO - for the past 2 years. Today, we come to Terrace Hill and demand that you "get to work" on these issues that matter most: * Deliver on your campaign promises and use your power to push the legislature to pass local control and fight against the factory farms that ruin Iowans' quality of life. * Stand up for the rights of all of Iowa's workers and push for enforcement of workplace safety, wage/hour and anti-discrimination laws. Say "no" to ICE raids and use your influence to pressure Congress to provide a real, fair fix to our immigration system. * Stand up for the rights of Iowans as consumers and push for the passage of the Consumer Rights Act in the '09 legislative session. Iowans need the protection of the Consumer Rights Act, and we are the only state without it. * Build support for Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections and campaign finance reform amongst legislators and the public, and include the VOICE bill in your legislative package and this coming January's state of the state address. Now is the time to take action on these issues, commit to those actions and follow through. Meet with us and begin the process of addressing these issues. Be the governor we need. Sincerely, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Saturday, July 19
CYCLING ACROSS IOWA FOR STRONG AMERICAN SCHOOLS
by
Sam Garchik
on Sat 19 Jul 2008 06:46 PM CDT
CYCLING ACROSS IOWA FOR STRONG AMERICAN SCHOOLS By Elizaebth Snyder, Strong American Schools Ames, Iowa- Strong American Schools is sponsoring a team of bike riders who will be cycling across Iowa to raise awareness for the need for K-12 education reform. The team of community activists will be riding in the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) and will be appearing in Ames on Tuesday, July 22nd. Two-thirds of new jobs being created in today's economy require higher education or advanced training. By 2012 Iowa will have between 150,000 and 200,000 more jobs than workers; and at least half of these occupations will require postsecondary education or training. However, only about half of Iowa students who enroll in 4-year colleges after high school manage to earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Strong American Schools is a nonpartisan public awareness and advocacy effort aimed at elevating discussion amongst America's leaders about the need for education reform. The organization believes three common-sense solutions should be included in education reform: effective teachers in every classroom; increased time and support for student learning; and rigorous standards. Members of the team will available at the festival and throughout the bike tour to discuss why Iowans should make education a top priority in the 2008 presidential election. Date: Tuesday, July 22nd 2008 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Strong American Schools booth & tent, Iowa State Center Parking Lot, Note: Members of the team and officials from Strong American Schools will be available throughout the day to discuss why education reform is crucial to securing the economic future of Iowa and America. Friday, July 18
Note from Mike Palecek
by
Sam Garchik
on Fri 18 Jul 2008 06:26 PM CDT
Note from Mike Palecek
By Mike Palecek Now, theres one thing you might have noticed I dont complain about: politicians. Everybody complains about politicians. Everybody says they suck. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? They dont fall out of the sky. They dont pass through a membrane from another reality. They come from American parents and American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses and American universities, and they are elected by American citizens. This is the best we can do folks. This is what we have to offer. Its what our system produces: Garbage in, garbage out. If you have selfish, ignorant citizens, youre going to get selfish, ignorant leaders. Term limits aint going to do any good; youre just going to end up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. So, maybe, maybe, maybe, its not the politicians who suck. Maybe something else sucks around here like, the public. Yeah, the public sucks. Theres a nice campaign slogan for somebody: The Public Sucks. Law School Dean Calls Conference to Plan Bush War Crimes Prosecution 17 Jun 2008 The dean of Massachusetts School of Law at Andover is planning a September conference to map out war crimes prosecutions, and the targets are President Bush and other administration officials. The dean, Lawrence Velvel, says in a statement that"plans will be laid and necessary organizational structures set up, to pursue the guilty as long as necessary and, if need be, to the ends of the Earth." Other possible defendants, he said, include federal judges and John Yoo, the former Justice Department official who wrote one of the so-called torture memos. "We must insist on appropriate punishments," he continued, "including, if guilt is found, the hangings visited upon top German and Japanese war criminals in the 1940s." Thursday, July 17
Becky Greenwald Update
by
Sam Garchik
on Thu 17 Jul 2008 06:16 PM CDT
Becky Greenwald Update
By Erin Seidler In an effort to keep our friends in the blogging community up to date, the Becky Greenwald Campaign will be sending weekly updates about progress in our race for Iowa¹s 4th District. We have made great progress in our race to beat Tom Latham. We have received some great coverage in both national and local blogs after the Cook Report upgraded the race last week. The encouraging national piece of recognition was a good post on the blog MyDD. The post talks about how this race is one of five congressional campaigns to watch nationally that have not been receiving enough recognition and support. 10 Forgotten Candidates You Should Help MyDD The other great posting was on Lynda Waddington¹s local blog. Greenwald: More Important to Serve Iowa Than to Be First Woman These types of posts help to keep buzz surrounding the campaign and continues to draw attention to Becky's race. Buzz among Democratic activists, voters, and the press also continues to grow. We were able to make a great announcement today that the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Iowa Council 61 endorsed Becky for Congress. AFSCME is a great friend to have in any campaign, and we are honored to have their support against Tom Latham. To read the release, click the link below: Greenwald Campaign: AFSCME Endorsement Becky held an extremely successful event with Iowa¹s top Democratic officials and fundraisers. Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Scott Brennan, commented on the quality of the crowd saying, "Any Iowa Democratic candidate would be thrilled to have an audience like this." The support that the Chairman saw at the event did not go unnoticed by Charlotte Eby, political reporter and columnist for Lee Newspapers. Although not at the event, Charlotte wrote a column in Sunday¹s paper about the excitement for Democrats this year in Iowa, particularly Becky. In fact, Charlotte says this is the race to watch in Iowa this year. The column appeared in the district¹s two biggest newspapers, the Mason City Globe Gazette and the Ames Tribune. For Charlotte's story, click the link below: Advantage, Democrats It¹s this type of buzz in blogs, Iowa newspapers, labor endorsements and with active Democrats that have people talking about Becky¹s race. To top it all off, the Obama campaign is running an unprecedented general election campaign in Iowa opening 15 offices this week, compared with John McCain¹s one office opening. This type of support from the top of the ticket ensures that we turnout a record number of voters in the 4th District. Those voters will be voting for Becky and Barack if we maintain this momentum. Obama Field Offices (Click the headlines below): Where Obama's Iowa field offices are Obama leaps to early Iowa start; McCain slowly digs in Please don¹t hesitate to contact me for more information about the race or to set up an interview with Becky. Thanks, Erin Seidler Wednesday, July 16
Hands-on Workshop Will Teach You How to Make Your Own Biodiesel Fuel
by
Sam Garchik
on Wed 16 Jul 2008 06:11 PM CDT
Hands-on Workshop Will Teach You How to Make Your Own Biodiesel Fuel
By Gwen Foster, IFU Green World Biofuels workshops are designed and conducted to educate individuals who are seriously interested in biodiesel production. Steve Fugate, owner of Green World Biofuel and founder of Yoderville Biodiesel Cooperative, provides an explicit hands-on monthly seminar covering many topics of biodiesel production. Topics Covered: - Biodiesel Production - Oil Titration - Grease Collection Techniques - Waste Stream Management - Washing & Drying Biodiesel - Equipment - Cold Weather Issues - Quality Control Testing - Implementation Strategies You will leave very knowledgeable and excited about making and using your own biodiesel! Cost is normally $60 for this workshop, but with Iowa Farmers Union's support you pay only $25, which includes your lunch. To register, contact Green World at 319-545-7022. |
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