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Today Museums Across the Country Launch Public Dialogues on Immigration
Starting Wednesday, September 30, the Immigration Sites of Conscience, a national network of museums, is launching new programs where everyday people add their voices to the national debates around immigration. - September 30, 2009 - International Coalition of Sites of Conscience
The "Human Food Factor": a New Book Release
This book describes a provocative viewpoint concerning where we are going as a society, who is taking us there and why. - September 29, 2009 - Howard R. Axtell Publishing
New Hampshire Readies for 23rd Global Peace Event
Local Non-Profit Announces Youth Leaders Selected to Participate in the 2009/2010 Peace Initiative - September 28, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Democratic Speechwriter Issues Challenge to Michele Bachmann
Last night on AM950 KTNF's Minnesota Matters Radio Show, Democratic Speechwriter and Minnesota Matters guest host Brian Falldin issued a challenge to Rep. Michele Bachmann and her supporters to name one thing she has done for the benefit of Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District. After nearly... - September 28, 2009 - brianfalldin.com
Gary Newberry Kicks Off Campaign for Florida House - District 66
Gary Newberry, of Winter Haven, officially kicked off his 2010 run for Florida House – District 66 Tuesday night, with a fundraiser held at the Winter Haven Garden Center. - September 25, 2009 - Friends of Newberry for Florida House - District 66
Fighting Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell at Harvard Harvard Humanists Honor Lt. Dan Choi for Commitment to Equal Rights
The Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard (HCH) and the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus will honor Lt. Dan Choi and his commitment to equal rights for gays in the military on September 17. On March 19, 2009, Lt. Dan Choi announced he was gay to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow. Overnight he became the courageous face of opposition to the U.S. Military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Lt. Choi will receive HCH's first ever award for Service to Humanity, to be given annually to a Harvard student. - September 18, 2009 - Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard University
Lupus Research Institute National Coalition Goes to Washington
LRI Advocacy Day on the Hill Promotes Health Care Concerns of Lupus Patients. - September 17, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
MobileCause Acquires iPhone Mobile Giving Technology Company; Mobile Payment System Technology Helps Non-Profits Connect with New Donors
MobileCause has acquired Iugo.me LLC, a technology company serving non-profits that deploys innovative mobile giving solutions for cell phones, smartphones, and other mobile platforms including the iPhone, Blackberry, and Palm Pre. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. - September 14, 2009 - MobileCause
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Congratulated the World on International Day of Democracy
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’ message on International Democracy Day. Dr. Naseer call upon the governments to realize the grave issues related to world hunger and malnutrition so that real essence of democracy is achieved to all sections of the society. - September 14, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Operation Life Transformed's "Three Step Transformation" Receives 2009 Newman's Own Award
Fisher House Foundation Inc., Newman's Own Inc., and Military Times Media Group Supports Life Improvements for Military Families. - September 11, 2009 - Operation Life Transformed
Post 9/11 Veterans Revive the Historic Whig Party
Thousands of Iraq/Afghan Veterans have launched a new political party designed to address many of the problems that plague American Politics. They have a New Jersey Assembly candidate in 2009 and a Florida Congressional candidate who is ready for the 2010 election. - September 11, 2009 - Baldassari for Assembly 2009
Al Gore "Green Solutions" Event in Boca Raton, an Intriguing Speech on Environmental Sustainability
Vice President Al Gore comes to South Florida on November 14th - Boca Raton, Mizner Park. Speaking the An Inconvenient Truth - 90 min lecture speech. - September 10, 2009 - B2BGLOBAL.COM
Liberty For Maine Urges "No" Vote on Question One; Supports Full Marriage Equality
Liberty For Maine, a statewide freedom and liberty advocacy group, announced today its strong opposition to Ballot Question One, and urged all Maine residents who love liberty to oppose the measure. James Oaksun, a Saco businessman and state chair of Liberty For Maine, stated that: “It is... - September 09, 2009 - Liberty For Maine
Successful California Businessman and Humanitarian … James O. Mason Announces His Candidacy for Governor of California in 2010
Elect James Mason For Governor of California in 2010 [Innovative Leadership] - September 09, 2009 - Elect James Mason for Governor of California
Costa Rica Joins World Green Building Council
The Costa Rica chapter of the Green Building Council (www.crgbc.org) was notified of induction into the World Green Building Council (www.worldgbc.org). Environmental sustainability in Costa Rica is a major social concern as the country covers 0.01% of the world's land surface yet contains over 5%... - September 02, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
First Female Head of State to Receive Passion Award
On September 5, 2009, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, fourth President of Iceland and the first elected female head of state, will receive The Global Passion Award in Reykjavik, Iceland. This award is presented to individuals in countries around the world who have been an inspiration to live passion-based lives. Recipients of this award are recognized for the major contributions they have made to creating a Passion-Based Economy. - August 31, 2009 - Enlightened Alliances, LLC
Kansas City Film Buffs Brace for Premiere of Award-Winning Documentary Targeting Their City in Investigations of Eminent Domain 'Abuse'
‘Begging for Billionaires’ covers ten years of controversial eminent domain takings in Kansas City and St. Louis. The exclusive, one-time screening is set for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 as an official selection of the Kansas International Film Festival. - August 28, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
Bob Robinson for State Representative of Eaton County to Walk 100 Miles for Jobs
Bob Robinson wants to go to Lansing, Michigan to help make jobs for Michigan and Eaton County residents, and he’s willing to walk 100 miles across the county to tell people about the kinds of jobs he thinks can be created. Robinson, who is running as a candidate for State Representative of... - August 26, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
California Tow Truck Association Applauds Decision of City Council to Stay Out of Vehicle Storage Business
The California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) applauds the San Bernardino City Council members who unanimously voted to reject the proposal presented by the San Bernardino Police Department to create a city run impound yard on Monday, August 17, 2009. According to an article in the Contra Costa... - August 24, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association
Humanity First USA Celebrates the UN's Humanitarian Day with a Generous Donation
The United Nations celebrated its first anniversary of Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. To celebrate this occasion, Munum Naeem, Executive director of Humanity First USA (HFUSA) met with the Director of UNRWA (a subsidiary organ of the United Nations), Mr. Andrew Whitley, and donated $20,000 on behalf of HFUSA. - August 23, 2009 - Humanity First
Sakalosky to Host Town Hall Meeting
House of Representatives Candidate Matt Sakalosky will be holding a town hall meeting on Sunday, August 30th, at 2:00pm, at the German-American Society, in Omaha. Sakalosky is challenging Lee Terry for the 2nd Congressional District, on the Republican ticket. Sakalosky’s experience as a... - August 22, 2009 - Matt Sakalosky for Congress
Laura Bramble from The Political Simpleton Gets Recognized for Her Outstanding Work
Laura Bramble from The Political Simpleton gets praise for her outstanding participation in submitting articles at The Governors Club in Tallahassee, Florida. Laura has been instrumental in getting their editors area of their page on track and has received many local and state awards for her work. - August 22, 2009 - The Political Simpleton
Orange Juice Acquires Democratic Blogger Paul Lucas
The Orange Juice Blog, which is the dominant political blog in Orange County, has acquired a new Democratic blogger, former Assembly candidate Paul Lucas. Lucas ran for the 68th Assembly District in 2006, and for the Garden Grove City Council in 2008. He is a past member of the Democratic Party of... - August 19, 2009 - Orange Juice Blog
VentureDNA Releases ToonsWare, a Premiere Mobile App for the Apple iPhone, Featuring Syndicated Editorial Cartoons in Partnership with Tribune Media Services
ToonsWare now available in the Apple iTunes App Store and Features Syndicated Editorial Cartoons through a Partnership with Tribune Media Services. You won’t have to tear out cartoons from your daily newspaper to scan and share, you can get them delivered daily to your iPhone to view, rate, discuss, and share with others via email. - August 11, 2009 - VentureDNA
Operation Life Transformed Celebrates Culmination of 7-Week Ride Across America
Operation Life Transformed (OLT), 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting active duty military spouses to include the guard and reserve as well as care-givers of our wounded soldiers, today announced that it is celebrating the completion of its 2009 fundraiser, Ride Across America. - August 10, 2009 - Operation Life Transformed
Marin Residents and Businesses Can Win Big Savings, Carbon Reductions, Energy Security Upgrade from Local Power Works, LLC Clean Energy Bid
Bringing dramatically cleaner and more secure energy sources to Marin County residents at prices at or below PG&E is what Local Power Works LLC’s July 20, 2009 bid to the Marin Energy Authority is all about. With its focus on local power and efficiency projects built by local firms, Local Power Works has bid to create local green jobs and improve the way of life in Marin County. The Local Power Works bid will provide over 76% of the community’s electricity from new local green energy sources. - August 05, 2009 - Local Power LLC
California Tow Truck Association Opposes City Owned Vehicle Impound Facilities
Responding to concerns of California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) members regarding cities and counties competing in what has been considered private sector business by establishing government operated towing and/or storage facilities, the CTTA Board of Directors is taking a strong stance in... - August 03, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association
The Catholic University of America College Democrats Named Best Chapter in Nation
On Sunday, July 26 at the 50th Annual College Democrats of America (CDA) National Convention in Washington D.C., the College Democrats at The Catholic University of America (CUA) were awarded the 2009 Chapter of the Year Award. The award goes to the chapter in the country with the most outstanding... - July 30, 2009 - Catholic University of America College Democrats
Hollywood & Pacific Shore NOW Demand Better, Dr. Regina Benjamin for Surgeon General, Weight Should Not be an Issue
Hollywood & Pacific Shore NOW reject discriminatory claims circulating in various media outlets. - July 29, 2009 - Chenese Lewis Productions LLC
Willow Creek Association’s Leadership Summit 2009 — CCN Edition Via Satellite. Summit Faculty to Include Tony Blair and Bono.
On August 14 and 15 leaders throughout North America will have an unprecedented opportunity to hear a world class line-up of global leaders at the Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2009 — via satellite on CCN. Willow Creek Association (WCA) has partnered with Church Communication Network (CCN)... - July 28, 2009 - Live Oak Community Church
TRNN Video: King, Malcolm X and Obama
Chuck D and wife Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson discuss rap, Obama and Black political tradition. - July 22, 2009 - The Real News
Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee Develops Big Picture Economic Strategy
The Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee announced that it would release in September what it calls a Big Picture Economic Strategy for house district 71 – Eaton County, Michigan. - July 22, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
TRNN Video: Terrorism "Suspect" Talking with Karzai
Youssef: It's unclear how lists, identifying former GITMO detainees as "returned terrorists," are made. - July 18, 2009 - The Real News
As Judge Sotomayor Responds to Constitutional Issues Like Abortion, the Consequences of These Acts Are Examined in a New Book from Transaction Publishers
". . .Slack has given us a lucid but disturbing account of the public philosophy in America which condones abortion and capital punishment. . ."—Don C. Menzel, president, Ethics Management International - July 17, 2009 - Transaction Publishers
TRNN Health Care Series: USW President Supports Single Payer Healthcare
Leo Gerard thinks Americans should fight for single payer health care, fight for a principled position. - July 13, 2009 - The Real News
TRNN Video: The Fight for a New Union Law
Leo Gerard: Obama Presidency will partly be judged by his ability to pass the Employee Free Choice Act. - July 13, 2009 - The Real News
Obama’s Food Security Pledge at G8 a Laudable Step; Now Must Meet Goals, Aid Agency Says
As President Obama heads to Ghana for his first official African visit as a head of state, international Christian humanitarian agency World Vision urges the U.S. and other governments to follow through on food security pledges made at this week’s G8 summit in Italy and African assistance... - July 12, 2009 - World Vision US
New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" Reviewed Enthusiastically in JAMA - See informationagehealth.com
A review in the Journal of the American Medical Association has positively recommended "Your health in the Information Age," a new book written by Peter Yellowlees MD, as an academic and insightful look into the exciting and nascent world of online health care. - July 08, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD
TRNN Interview with William Engdahl: Full Spectrum Dominance
William Engdahl on his book Full Spectrum Dominance: Totalitarian Democracy in the New World Order. - July 08, 2009 - The Real News
TRNN Talks to Keivan Shamami on Why Hugh Chavez Supports Ahmadinejad
Keivan Shamami: Why does Chavez, who opposes neo-liberalism at home, support Ahmadinejad in Iran? - July 07, 2009 - The Real News
TRNN interviews Navi Pillay, UN Official, Who Demands Torture Accountability
Ratner: Navi Pillay, UN human rights advocate says senior officials must be held accountable. - July 07, 2009 - The Real News
TRNN Video: G-20 or G-192: Which is More 'Global'?
UN General Assembly vying for leadership over global economic crisis, despite objections from the West. - July 07, 2009 - The Real News
US Soldiers Call Home for Free This Holiday
U.S. troops serving overseas can call home for free on July 4th thanks to a pair of Camp Hovey soldiers. Larry Thorpe, 28, Army 1st-15th Field Artillery and Patrick Ayers, 25, an Army Medic with the 4th-7th Cavalry, are giving away 1 million minutes of free talk time to celebrate Independence Day... - July 03, 2009 - JoeOnTheMove
Permitting for Boston Independence Day Tea Party Goes Down to the Wire
Permit for Parkman Bandstand was finally approved on Wednesday July 1st after application had been on file since May 29th. Sponsors of the Boston Independence Day Tea Party say they intended to hold the rallies in support of the Constitution and individual rights without the permit if necessary. - July 03, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee Launches Blog and Facebook Page
The Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee launches public blog page on its Web site and a Facebook page for volunteer recognition. - July 03, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
DTR Inc. Adds a New Product for Political Campaigns That Utilizes Cutting Edge Internet Technology
DTR Inc. is offering politicians an innovative way to brand themselves and reach potential voters by “walking on” to web sites visited by those potential voters. - July 01, 2009 - DTR Inc.
Llesiant and pTracker Show How to Put Politicians in the Palm of Your Hand
Llesiant, the technology leader in on-demand executive intelligence, and pTracker LLC, a producer of applications for mobile devices, have teamed up to provide instant political intelligence over the iPhone. The new iPhone app, named “politicoTracker”, allows users to track and analyze... - June 30, 2009 - Llesiant
Georgia State Senator Supports Single Payer Plan
Georgia State Senator Nan Orrock argues for single payer health care reform Pt.2. - June 28, 2009 - The Real News
Jan Schakowsky on Health Care Reform
Can you please insurance companies and have a public plan at the same time? - June 27, 2009 - The Real News
Struggle in Iran's Streets Beyond Elections
Mehdi Kouhestaninejad: Iranian unions on streets with youth in protest against regime. - June 26, 2009 - The Real News