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textGE-Free Sonoma/Economic Costs of Bio-Contamination by GE Free Sonoma
We have an incredible opportunity to "just say no" to GMO (genetically modified) crop pollution in our precious Sonoma County ecosystem and farmland. Still, the challenges are notable, and it will take our effort to make that possible. Here's a new release highlighting the potential costs from GMO crops in this county....
Posted: Thu, Mar 10, 2005 10:50pm PST
textIn Defense of Animals News by Mat Thomas
IDA would like to thank everyone who has generously donated money to the tsunami disaster relief fund for animals. The massive tsunami that devastated Asia five weeks ago has so far claimed at least 175,000 human lives and untold numbers of animals. The disaster's aftermath has also left millions homeless and destitute. Rescue organizations are desperately trying to help those in the most deeply impacted areas who have no food or shelter, including animals whose guardians were killed or...
Posted: Thu, Mar 10, 2005 2:12pm PST
textTake Action on Non-Native Deer in Marin by Marin Humane Society
Many visitors to the Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County have been lucky enough to glimpse the beautiful white fallow deer and spotted axis deer who have resided in the park for more than half a century....
Posted: Tue, Mar 8, 2005 4:37pm PST
textRenewed Anti-Gay Attacks At California School by 365gay.com (repost)
A northern California high school hit by a series of homophobic attacks last year is experiencing a new outbreak....
Posted: Tue, Mar 8, 2005 1:25pm PST
text3/4 in San Rafael: Next Generation Peace Rally and March by Next Generation
Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey joins activists from Next Generation and city workers, taxpayers, students and teachers for a creative rally challenging President Bush's proposed 2006 budget and demanding funding for our communities and not for war. The rally is followed by a march to several downtown locations. San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth St., San Rafael....
Posted: Thu, Mar 3, 2005 4:54pm PST
textSonoma County supervisors put biocrop issue on Nov. 8 ballot by Press Democrat
Voters to decide proposed GMO ban Sonoma County supervisors put biocrop issue on Nov. 8 ballot...
Posted: Wed, Mar 2, 2005 9:18pm PST
textclosing of Sonoma Saveurs celebrated! by paris
Although drizzly at times....nothing could rain on this parade! The closing of the foie gras entrenched restaurant Sonoma Saveurs was cause for activists to come from far and wide to celebrate!...
Posted: Fri, Feb 25, 2005 3:10pm PST
textIDA News 2/23/05 by Mat Thomas
Every year on March 17, people in many parts of the world observe St. Patrick's Day in memory of the famed Patron Saint of Ireland. Among the celebrations held in honor of St. Patty are colorful parades, wild parties and fun runs - that's right, fun runs! And so it is that the annual Shamrock Run comes once again on or around March 17 to a town near you. Thousands of people from all over the country participate in these very popular events every year. For example, Portland, Oregon's...
Posted: Wed, Feb 23, 2005 8:16pm PST
text3/2: Roy Bourgeois to speak at Sonoma State by Soc. Dept
Founder of SOA Watch, Father Roy Bourgeois, will speak at Sonoma State University, March 2 at 7:00 pm in the Commons....
Posted: Wed, Feb 23, 2005 8:00pm PST
textNoCal Residents Asked to remove bird feeders ! this stupidity @ its finest by dr patricia doyle and louis bettencourt
Northern California residents are being asked to remove bird feeders from their property for at least a month to help slow an outbreak of an avian disease, the California Department of Fish and Game announced today...
Posted: Sun, Feb 20, 2005 7:01pm PST
textEddy Lepp: More News, On-Line Poll by SacBee
A day after his arrest on federal drug charges, a Lake County marijuana grower was in court for arraignment....
Posted: Fri, Feb 18, 2005 2:29pm PST
textActivists Used Valentines to Protest Foie Gras by gabe friedman
French Laundry's sparkling reputation for cutting edge cuisine may draw food connoisseurs from around the world, but it's also drawing heat from animal rights organizations....
Posted: Thu, Feb 17, 2005 3:05pm PST
imageWhistleblowers Detail Corruption and Fraud at Halliburton during Senate Hearing
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by bellaciao
Senator Dorgan was clearly furious at this information, "We want the truth and we want it now. We are determined to shut down this waste and abuse."...
Posted: Tue, Feb 15, 2005 9:18am PST
textCelebrate the closure of foie gras specialist Sonoma Saveurs by In Defense of Animals
We are pleased to report that Sonoma Saveurs, the Sonoma restaurant co-owned and operated by Guillermo and Junny Gonzalez, owners of Sonoma Foie Gras, has closed. The closure of the restaurant will spare the lives of thousands of ducks each year....
Posted: Mon, Feb 14, 2005 4:18pm PST
imageVallejo and Benicia: Organize Now to Stop School Closings!
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by xxxxx xxxxx
Regional Organizing Drive to Stop Educational Cuts! Oakland Education Association President Ben Visnick to join Benicia and Vallejo Teachers, Staff, Parents and Workers in an Open Forum to Save Our Schools...
Posted: Mon, Feb 14, 2005 4:07pm PST
textA Fun and Unusual Way to Help Animals (SaveABunny) by Marcy Schaaf
Pooking for a fun way to help animals right here in your community, we are looking for compassionate and reliable volunteers to help at SaveABunny, our nonprofit rabbit rescue group. We are located in Mill Valley, not far form SF or East Bay....
Posted: Fri, Feb 11, 2005 7:36pm PST
textSonoma Saveurs foie gras shop closes by GraceAnn Walden
one more down......
Posted: Wed, Feb 9, 2005 4:02pm PST
text2/14 at Sonoma State: Volunteers Needed to Mobilize Gay Activism by Inappropriate Society
On February 14th, 12:00 P.M. at Sonoma State University, the "Inappropriate" Society, a student club, will be hosting an event intended to challenge the pervasive societal taboos related to public display of affection in general, and particularly related to those who are discriminated and silenced in this regard....
Posted: Tue, Feb 8, 2005 12:09am PST
textPark Service wants to eliminate exotic deer at Point Reyes by karen dawn
The Friday, February 4, San Francisco Chronicle has a front page story headed, "Park Service wants to eliminate exotic deer at Point Reyes"...
Posted: Mon, Feb 7, 2005 7:09pm PST
textThe fairy tale of the Dutch tolerant society and the humane asylum-policy by Astrid Essed
In contrarily with the general allegations in American and Western newsmedia, not only the Netherlands is no open society for minorities, moreover the Dutch asylum-policy is violating gravely international humanitarian principles....
Posted: Fri, Feb 4, 2005 8:38pm PST
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