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Will the Euro's "Crisis of Confidence" Affect Amerika?
Last week's shocking decline in the Euro may impact Amerika. Opportunities and Dangers lie ahead!...
Posted: Sat, Jun 4, 2005 12:21pm PDT
Military Service for Jail Sentence Forgiveness
With recruitment for the US Army and Marines now at only 57% of target, it may be time to look at a form of policy that existed in the 50s and 60s--miliary service an option to jail time...
Posted: Sat, Jun 4, 2005 10:28am PDT
FIGHT FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN CALIFORNIA WILL CONTINUE
"We will continue to fight for equal rights and responsibilities for
all
California families," said HRC President Joe Solmonese....
Posted: Fri, Jun 3, 2005 10:57am PDT
CALIFORNNIA ASSEMBLY DOES NOT PASS MARRIAGE EQUALITY BILL
"Today, we saw the true colors of a handful of Democrats and all Republican members
who have deserted the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and voted
for discrimination,"...
Posted: Thu, Jun 2, 2005 10:21pm PDT
World Environment Day Interview (audio/mpeg 5.0MB)
Interview on deforestation of Medocino County by GAP and the Fisher family....
Posted: Thu, Jun 2, 2005 1:59pm PDT
Act now to block increased marijuana penalties in California
The California Senate recently approved S.B. 797, a bill that would more than double
the fine for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, from $100 to $250....
Posted: Thu, Jun 2, 2005 1:07pm PDT
AB 19 Update: ASSEMBLY FLOOR VOTE CONTINUES Today
Update from last night- obviously tomorrow refers to today...
Posted: Thu, Jun 2, 2005 9:31am PDT
CA must beat amendment in June 2006
One queer's opinion: Chalk up Assembly vote on Leno bill as near-win.
Now look toward June 2006 election,
when we must beat fascist amendment which bans domestic partnerships (as well as gay marriages)....
Posted: Thu, Jun 2, 2005 8:35am PDT
In CA, ambition beats principle
For around a dozen Democrats in the CA Assembly, political ambition outweighs their ethical principles. They know marriage equality is morally right; but they fear ( perhaps correctly) that California voters aren't yet ready....
Posted: Thu, Jun 2, 2005 12:13am PDT
CA LEGISLATORS SHOULD VOTE AGAIN ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY THIS WEEK
While the first vote was unsuccessful, several Assemblymembers have not
yet voted and the Assembly could bring the measure up for another vote
this week....
Posted: Wed, Jun 1, 2005 9:37pm PDT
MARRIAGE VOTE CLOSE--HELP CALIFORNIANS GET MARRIAGE EQUALITY, CONTACT YOUR ASSEMBLYMEMBER
LIVE UPDATE: MARRIAGE VOTE CLOSE--HELP CALIFORNIANS GET MARRIAGE EQUALITY, CONTACT
YOUR ASSEMBLYMEMBER NOW!...
Posted: Wed, Jun 1, 2005 9:35pm PDT
5:30 AB 19 Update: URGENT: Take Action for AB19 Now!
LIVE UPDATE: MARRIAGE EQUALITY BILL UP FOR VOTE MOMENTARILY, CALL YOUR
LEGISLATORS!...
Posted: Wed, Jun 1, 2005 6:24pm PDT
J1 Calif cliff-hangers, Araujo, more
Marriage and suicide bills face uncertainty in CA Assembly; Araujo retrial starts; more news...
Posted: Wed, Jun 1, 2005 3:43pm PDT
LIVE UPDATE: HISTORIC MARRIAGE EQUALITY BILL HEADS TO ASSEMBLY FLOOR VOTE THIS AM!
The Assembly floor session will begin at 11 A.M. and AB 19 is expected to be heard
before noon....
Posted: Wed, Jun 1, 2005 10:59am PDT
SWARM the Minutemen - Post Action Update
SWARM quiere agradecer sinceramente a las más de 78.500 personas de todo
el mundo que se unieron a la sentada virtual del Electronic Disturbance
Theatre contra los MinueteMen. Parece que, en un tiempo en el que casi
todo el espacio de los Estados Unidos ha sido privatizado y las zonas
para el discurso libre se han reducido a jaulas cubiertas de alambre de
espino, Internet todavía sirve como ámbito común donde la gente puede
juntarse para crear un cambio social positivo.
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SWARM wou...
Posted: Wed, Jun 1, 2005 10:52am PDT
Stop Cruel School Slaughter in California!
This is a great opportunity to outlaw a practice that should never have been allowed to take place and yet happens in schools all over California. Please take a few moments to make phone calls to the assemblymembers listed below. It will just take a minute to call, and is as simple as, “Hi, I’m calling to ask the assemblymember to vote YES on AB1685 to outlaw the slaughtering of animals on schools.” They may ask where you’re calling from; you tell them, they thank you, and then you’re done an...
Posted: Wed, Jun 1, 2005 10:11am PDT
Animal Liberation Front Raids Future Primate Facility
They are wasting millions of scarce health-care dollars on useless research that will never help one of my patients"....
Posted: Wed, Jun 1, 2005 3:13am PDT
Could you get by on the minimum wage?
Assembly Bill 48 (Lieber) would increase our minimum wage by $1
over two years and then index it to inflation. It is is set to
be heard on the Assembly Floor this week....
Posted: Tue, May 31, 2005 10:48pm PDT
Advocacy Bulletin, Compassion & Choices
CA Compassionate Choices Act PASSES Assembly Appropriations Committee
VT Representatives need to hear from YOU TODAY!
New York introduces Pain Education Bills
Oregon v. Ashcroft/Gonzales
Arizona passed Health Care Decisions Week
Pennsylvania Advance Directives Registry
Health decision restriction bills (Anti-Choice) popping up nationwide...
Posted: Tue, May 31, 2005 10:41pm PDT
URGENT ACTION ALERT - Please Help Pass CA Marriage Bill
AB 19 will not be voted on today, but will be voted on this week by the full
California Assembly! Please be part of history by standing up for equality now....
Posted: Tue, May 31, 2005 9:57pm PDT