Category Archives: Calls to Action

John Drury: Random Views from a Community Activist

Posted on January 18, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views from a Community Activist by John Drury Instead of writing on one topic this week, I thought I would take the opportunity to comment on a few things that have been happening in politics … some local, some … Continue reading →

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ACT Commemorates Dr. King by Shining Spotlight on Vote Fraud Aimed at African Americans

Posted on January 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

ACT Commemorates Dr. King by Shining Spotlight on Vote Fraud Aimed at African Americans America Coming Together Some things haven't changed.  It's time to ACT.  Click here. There are so many powerful images from our country's long struggle for racial … Continue reading →

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The Social Security Political Game

Posted on January 14, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

 The Social Security Political Game A few items from the past two days regarding the “political game” surrounding the Social Security Phase-Out. The Washington Post reports on the tactics we can expect to see in the coming weeks: White House … Continue reading →

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Early Actions by Rep. Nussle May Set the Course for Arctic Drilling in 2006

Posted on January 13, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Early Actions by Rep. Nussle May Set the Course for Arctic Drilling in 2006 Audubon Just days into the 109th Congress and the pro-drillers are already hard at work pushing to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil … Continue reading →

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Dubuque Makes Third Attempt to Protect Gays

Posted on January 13, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Dubuque Makes Third Attempt to Protect Gays Advocate.com Iowa town's ordinance protecting gays faces opposition A proposal to include sexual orientation as a protected characteristic in Dubuque, Iowa's nondiscrimination code is being opposed by some business and religious leaders. The … Continue reading →

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Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument Friday in Lesbian Civil Union Dissolution Case

Posted on January 12, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument Friday in Lesbian Civil Union Dissolution Case Lambda Legal What: Oral arguments in Alons et al v. Iowa District Court for Woodbury County. When: Friday, January 14, at 9 a.m.   Where: Iowa … Continue reading →

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Join a Conference Call with George Lakoff

Posted on January 10, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Join a Conference Call with George Lakoff BlogforAmerica.com George Lakoff is a professor of linguistics at UC Berkeley. I was thrilled to learn how many meetups there were and how many of you came to them. I am honored … Continue reading →

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Activists Doing Nothing on Inauguration Day

Posted on January 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Activists Doing Nothing on Inauguration Day NotOneDamnDime.com In true grassroots fashion, no one seems to know the origin of an e-mail that is circulating widely through the internet and is posted on several websites.  If you like this idea, please … Continue reading →

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The Counterpoint: We Love the Sound of Hyman Whining in the Morning…It Sounds Like Victory

Posted on January 8, 2005 by Trish Nelson

We Love the Sound of Hyman Whining in the Morning. . . It Sounds Like Victory The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is … Continue reading →

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Calling all Citizens to Take Back the Media!

Posted on January 5, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Calling all Citizens to Take Back the Media! Visit http://www.freepress.net, an amazing resource for media activists.  Freepress offers an action page where you can submit your own ideas for media actions, a database of groups whose core missions and goals … Continue reading →

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