Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing on
“Energy Efficiency: Complementary Polices for Climate Legislation”

WASHINGTON, DC —The Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a hearing titled, “Energy Efficiency: Complementary Polices for Climate Legislation” on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, in 2322 Rayburn House Office Building. As Congress crafts comprehensive climate and energy legislation, it is critical to understand the vital role of energy efficiency in achieving climate change and energy policy objectives. This hearing will explore energy efficiency policies that could be incorporated into climate and energy legislation.

INVITED WITNESSES:

• Hon. Philip Giudice, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
• Tom King, President, National Grid USA
• Rich Wells, Vice President, Energy, The Dow Chemical Corporation
• Iain Campbell, Vice President and General Manager, Johnson Controls Inc.
  

Lincoln and Power Wars - Inland Empire Lawyers Chapter
Featuring John C. Yoo

Professor John Choon Yoo, Berkeley Law, University of California
Cost: $30

Lunch will be served.

Lynne Stewart: An American Story
The rough cut of a new film by Francis van den Heuvel.

The cliché after the September 11th attacks was that "the world had changed forever." And in some ways this is true. But more than the Twin Towers may have been destroyed - since that day centuries of judicial protections and procedures have been under attack. In the name of a "War on Terror" there has been a war on justice - and there may be no better example than the prosecution and conviction of one of New York's best known defence attorneys, Lynne Stewart. Her case forms the backbone of this film.

Public Opinion in the Islamic World on Terrorism, Al Qaeda, American Policies, and Islamist Politics

The START Center of the University of Maryland and WorldPublicOpinion.org will release the findings from extensive new public opinion research in Egypt, Pakistan and Indonesia, supplemented with additional data from Turkey, Jordan, the Palestinian Territories, and Azerbaijan.

The research examines in detail public attitudes on such topics as:

• Views of terrorist attacks on civilians in general and Americans in particular
• Views of attacks on US troops based in Muslim countries
• Perceptions and views of the goals of al Qaeda
• Perceptions and views of US foreign policy objectives in the region US military presence in the Persian Gulf
• The participation of Islamist groups in the political process

Presents

CLOSING GUANTANAMO: The Diplomatic Challenge

Featuring:

• Peter Ahearn, Consultant, Ahearn Consulting; Former Senior Advisor,
  Office of Director of National Intelligence

• Bernard Haykel, Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University
• Matthew Waxman, Associate Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
• Moderator: Karen J. Greenberg, Executive Director, Center on Law and Security

Please RSVP here. Yes = you're attending.

Kathy Kelly Speaks on "From Gaza to Guantanamo"

Kathy Kelly who is recently back from Gaza will be speaking about the victims of our foreign policy.

Click for more information about Kathy Kelly.

Contact: info@100dayscampaign.org

665,000 civilians dead during the U.S. occupation of Iraq! More than 4,200 U.S. soldiers dead. If you object, please join our peace vigil.

Phone: 215-843-4256 and nwgreens@yahoo.com

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

An event called Security Without Empire: National Organizing Conference on Foreign Military Bases will be held at American University in Washington D.C. on Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, 2009.

From Okinawa and Guam to Honduras, Germany, Iraq, and beyond people who have suffered from the abuses inherent to foreign military bases have been calling for their withdrawal. People in the U.S. have joined this call, outraged by the damage done by U.S. bases abroad and by their expense, which diverts $138 billion a year from addressing human needs and revitalizing our economy.

Representatives of 13 organizations have come together to organize a national conference or the closing and withdrawal of military bases.

The goals of the conference are:

• Share information about U.S. foreign mlitary bases and resistance;
• Develop new strategies and expand the U.S. anti-bases movement;
• Integrate anti-bases organizing into a more coherent movement;
  

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

An event called Security Without Empire: National Organizing Conference on Foreign Military Bases will be held at American University in Washington D.C. on Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, 2009.

From Okinawa and Guam to Honduras, Germany, Iraq, and beyond people who have suffered from the abuses inherent to foreign military bases have been calling for their withdrawal. People in the U.S. have joined this call, outraged by the damage done by U.S. bases abroad and by their expense, which diverts $138 billion a year from addressing human needs and revitalizing our economy.

Representatives of 13 organizations have come together to organize a national conference or the closing and withdrawal of military bases.

The goals of the conference are:

• Share information about U.S. foreign mlitary bases and resistance;
• Develop new strategies and expand the U.S. anti-bases movement;
• Integrate anti-bases organizing into a more coherent movement;
  

Congressman Ed Royce has new office in Orange, and he's inviting his constituents to an Open House on Saturday Feb 28th from 11:30am - 2:30pm.

His new office is located at 1110 E Chapman Ave, Suite 207, just a short distance from the Traffic Circle.

The new office phone number is: 714-744-4130.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

An event called Security Without Empire: National Organizing Conference on Foreign Military Bases will be held at American University in Washington D.C. on Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, 2009.

From Okinawa and Guam to Honduras, Germany, Iraq, and beyond people who have suffered from the abuses inherent to foreign military bases have been calling for their withdrawal. People in the U.S. have joined this call, outraged by the damage done by U.S. bases abroad and by their expense, which diverts $138 billion a year from addressing human needs and revitalizing our economy.

Representatives of 13 organizations have come together to organize a national conference or the closing and withdrawal of military bases.

The goals of the conference are:

• Share information about U.S. foreign mlitary bases and resistance;
• Develop new strategies and expand the U.S. anti-bases movement;
• Integrate anti-bases organizing into a more coherent movement;
  

Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life at UCSB present:

Aaron Glantz, author of "How American Lost Iraq" discusses his new book:
“The War Comes Home: Washington's Battle against America's Veterans”

Printable Flyer

"The War Comes Home: Washington's Battle against America's Veterans" is the first book to systematically document the U.S. government's neglect of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Aaron Glantz, who reported extensively from Iraq during the first three years of this war and has been reporting on the plight of veterans ever since, offers a devastating indictment of the Bush administration for its blatant neglect of soldiers and its disingenuous reneging on their benefits.

Healing the Wounds of War: A Film Series will be held at Charlottesville Mennonite Church, 701 Monticello Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22902.

March 1 - For the Love of Tomorrow, how one woman transformed relations between Germany and France after World War II.

6:00 pm snacks
6:30 pm movie begins
Each film will be followed by a brief discussion.
Childcare: Children’s movie with Adult present
With questions call (434) 293-8306 or email at pastorcmc@embarqmail.com

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

An event called Security Without Empire: National Organizing Conference on Foreign Military Bases will be held at American University in Washington D.C. on Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, 2009.

From Okinawa and Guam to Honduras, Germany, Iraq, and beyond people who have suffered from the abuses inherent to foreign military bases have been calling for their withdrawal. People in the U.S. have joined this call, outraged by the damage done by U.S. bases abroad and by their expense, which diverts $138 billion a year from addressing human needs and revitalizing our economy.

Representatives of 13 organizations have come together to organize a national conference or the closing and withdrawal of military bases.

The goals of the conference are:

• Share information about U.S. foreign mlitary bases and resistance;
• Develop new strategies and expand the U.S. anti-bases movement;
• Integrate anti-bases organizing into a more coherent movement;
  

Block Burning of Coal

Make history March 2, 2009 in Washington, D.C. Be part of the largest mass civil disobedience for the climate in U.S. history.

You know there is a climate crisis. You know we have to solve it. It’s time to take our action to the next level. With a new administration and a new Congress, we have a window of opportunity.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Ask Congressional Crime Summit to Focus on the Big Stuff

Congressman Bobby Scott will host "Smart on Crime Policies: Increase Public Safety, Reduce Costs, and Improve Lives" on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 2-5 p.m. in 2141 Rayburn House Office Building.

Please respectfully ask the Congress members to push the Attorney General to appoint a Special Prosecutor for Bush, Cheney, and others for the crimes of torture, warrantless spying, aggressive war, and so much more. Rep. Scott and 55 other members of Congress sent a letter to the previous attorney general with this request. Why not re-send it?

http://prosecutebushcheney.org

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Supporters of Single Payer Health Care will rally this Thursday at noon in Lafayette Square. Can you be there? Pass it on, and bring friends!

Study Says Single-Payer Healthcare System Would Stimulate Economy

Want to restore jobs and stimulate the economy? A new study (pdf) released by the California Nurses Association says that establishing a national single-payer healthcare system would do both — in addition to providing health insurance for 47 million uninsured individuals.

According to the study, expanding Medicare to include the uninsured, and those on Medicaid or employer-sponsored health plans, and expanding coverage for those with limited Medicare, would have the following immediate impacts:

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Willamette Law School in Salem, Oregon, is doing International Law Weekend-West March 6-7, 2009.

The first panel, moderated by Jordan Paust, is "Prosecuting International Core Crimes in the US: Problems, Prospects and Solutions".

The panelists are:

• Geoffrey Corn, South Texas;
• Jenny Martinez, Stanford;
• Namoi Roht-Arriaza, Hastings;
• Leila Nadya Sadat, Washington.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Join Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz, author and activist Barbara Ehrenreich, Black Commentator's Bill Fletcher, Jr., Jeff Madrick and Nation D.C. editor Christopher Hayes in a wide-ranging and incisive conversation as they discuss the origins on the financial collapse, debate President Obama's stimulus package and consider what form economic recovery should take to ensure a more equitable future for everyone.

The event marks the publication of Meltdown: How Greed and Corruption Shattered Our Financial System and How We Can Recover (Nation Books) by Katrina vanden Heuvel and the editors of The Nation. The book will be available for purchase at the event, or you can order a copy by clicking here.

As this event will be televised, please be on time — the doors open at 7:15 p.m. Audience questions will be taken, and a book-signing will follow the conversation.

If you cannot make the event, check out this page for other ways you can participate.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Willamette Law School in Salem, Oregon, is doing International Law Weekend-West March 6-7, 2009.

The first panel, moderated by Jordan Paust, is "Prosecuting International Core Crimes in the US: Problems, Prospects and Solutions".

The panelists are:

• Geoffrey Corn, South Texas;
• Jenny Martinez, Stanford;
• Namoi Roht-Arriaza, Hastings;
• Leila Nadya Sadat, Washington.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

CRITICAL ISSUES FACING NEWS MEDIA

SUBJECT OF CONFERENCE MARCH 7-8

Critical issues facing the news media will be the subject of a two-day conference opening March 7 that will draw top authorities to the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover .

Five Pulitzer Prize winners as well as the directors of several media foundations will be among the presenters to discuss, “Full Court Press: Facing and Fixing Media Problems.”

“As well as undergoing transformative changes in technology that are shaking up the news industry as never before, journalists are being challenged to gather and report the news accurately from hazardous battlefields in the Middle East to the offices of Washington bureaucrats bent on classifying everything as secret. The journalists are not doing well,” said Lawrence Velvel, dean and cofounder of the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover and conference convener.

I have just received confirmation that Congressman John Conyers (MI) has accepted the invitation from the PNHP Philadelphia Metropolitan Chapter (Physicians for a National Health Plan) and HCAP to speak on HR 676 and what all of us need to do to muster massive support.

Please make plans to attend this program. They have not yet discussed the Agenda as they received the confirmation from Conyers' office yesterday.

We will need much publicity for the program as we need to fill the 200 + seats. We (HCAP & PNHP members) are looking for all to help (each of you) with publicity.

Although the program is free and open, we will encounter travel charges for Conyers and perhaps an assistant Wash DC to Philly to Detroit. Therefore we will be passing the hat there to pay for the trip.

Thanks again and please mark your calendars and get the word out.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

CRITICAL ISSUES FACING NEWS MEDIA

SUBJECT OF CONFERENCE MARCH 7-8

Critical issues facing the news media will be the subject of a two-day conference opening March 7 that will draw top authorities to the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover .

Five Pulitzer Prize winners as well as the directors of several media foundations will be among the presenters to discuss, “Full Court Press: Facing and Fixing Media Problems.”

“As well as undergoing transformative changes in technology that are shaking up the news industry as never before, journalists are being challenged to gather and report the news accurately from hazardous battlefields in the Middle East to the offices of Washington bureaucrats bent on classifying everything as secret. The journalists are not doing well,” said Lawrence Velvel, dean and cofounder of the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover and conference convener.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

This year’s National Whistleblower Assembly is organized by the Make it Safe Coalition. Individual co-sponsors include:

• Government Accountability Project (GAP)
• International Association of Whistleblowers (IAW)
• National Whistleblowers Center (NWC)
• University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC-DCSL).

This year’s Assembly has four cornerstone objectives:

1. Matchmaking for solidarity and ongoing working relationships between whistleblowers and those who should benefit from their dissent, such as NGO’s, investigative journalists and government investigators;
2. Lobbying Congress to upgrade its rhetorical commitments for stronger whistleblower protection into reality, from completion of legislation pending nine years to overhaul the Whistleblower Protection Act, to comprehensive corporate rights expanding on five precedents in the last Congress

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Special International Women's Day Concert with Holly Near

Holly Near speaks about her work as a social change activist over the last 35 years and integrates songs throughout making this one of the most enjoyable "lectures" you will ever hear.

emma's revolution will join her as her band as well as perform some of their own songs.

more about emma's revolution

"Bold, profound, moving, hilarious and transformative," emma's revolution is the duo of award-winning, activist musicians, Pat Humphries & Sandy O. Featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" and Pacifica's "Democracy Now!" emma's revolution brings their uprising of truth, hope and a dash of healthy irreverance to concerts and peace, justice & labor events across the US and abroad. Join the revolution! www.emmasrevolution.com

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

This year’s National Whistleblower Assembly is organized by the Make it Safe Coalition. Individual co-sponsors include:

• Government Accountability Project (GAP)
• International Association of Whistleblowers (IAW)
• National Whistleblowers Center (NWC)
• University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC-DCSL).

This year’s Assembly has four cornerstone objectives:

1. Matchmaking for solidarity and ongoing working relationships between whistleblowers and those who should benefit from their dissent, such as NGO’s, investigative journalists and government investigators;
2. Lobbying Congress to upgrade its rhetorical commitments for stronger whistleblower protection into reality, from completion of legislation pending nine years to overhaul the Whistleblower Protection Act, to comprehensive corporate rights expanding on five precedents in the last Congress

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

This year’s National Whistleblower Assembly is organized by the Make it Safe Coalition. Individual co-sponsors include:

• Government Accountability Project (GAP)
• International Association of Whistleblowers (IAW)
• National Whistleblowers Center (NWC)
• University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC-DCSL).

This year’s Assembly has four cornerstone objectives:

1. Matchmaking for solidarity and ongoing working relationships between whistleblowers and those who should benefit from their dissent, such as NGO’s, investigative journalists and government investigators;
2. Lobbying Congress to upgrade its rhetorical commitments for stronger whistleblower protection into reality, from completion of legislation pending nine years to overhaul the Whistleblower Protection Act, to comprehensive corporate rights expanding on five precedents in the last Congress

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

This year’s National Whistleblower Assembly is organized by the Make it Safe Coalition. Individual co-sponsors include:

• Government Accountability Project (GAP)
• International Association of Whistleblowers (IAW)
• National Whistleblowers Center (NWC)
• University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC-DCSL).

This year’s Assembly has four cornerstone objectives:

1. Matchmaking for solidarity and ongoing working relationships between whistleblowers and those who should benefit from their dissent, such as NGO’s, investigative journalists and government investigators;
2. Lobbying Congress to upgrade its rhetorical commitments for stronger whistleblower protection into reality, from completion of legislation pending nine years to overhaul the Whistleblower Protection Act, to comprehensive corporate rights expanding on five precedents in the last Congress

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

Healing the Wounds of War: A Film Series will be held at Charlottesville Mennonite Church, 701 Monticello Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22902.

March 15 - The Imam and the Pastor, the story of a Christian Pastor and a Muslim Imam who were enemies yet became peacemakers in Nigeria. http://www.iofc.org/imam-pastor

6:00 pm snacks
6:30 pm movie begins
Each film will be followed by a brief discussion.
Childcare: Children’s movie with Adult present
With questions call (434) 293-8306 or email at pastorcmc@embarqmail.com

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

Fellow Jackson Heights Progressives,

Drinking Liberally started in Manhattan in May 2003 as a support group for liberals and spread like wildfire across the country. Chapters meet every week at a local bar to chat and make new friends.

But what if we did more than drink and chat? What if we discussed concrete changes that we can bring about in our communities - and beyond?  

That's the idea behind Changing Liberally. With your help, we hope to turn this idea into reality. 

We've ordered light buffet for $7.50 each. Drinks (beer and wine) are a la carte.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

Iraq War 6th Year Memorials Planned in Oklahoma City

The March 19, six-year anniversary of the start of the U.S. war in Iraq will be commemorated in Oklahoma City with memorial events, public vigils, and a silent memorial walk, according to planners. Peace House Director Nathaniel Batchelder said that the tone of events planned this year is more to seek higher wisdom to make the world less violent and more humane, and less to tell Washington, D.C., what to do.

In a statement sent to The City Sentinel, Batchelder said, “We are hopeful that a new administration and Congress can resolve the Middle East conflicts with more diplomacy and less violence.”

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Sixth Anniversary Peace Vigil

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Outside Border's Book Store

Street: Bethlehem Pike and Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill

City State Zip: Philadelphia, PA 19118

Phone: 215-843-4256 and nwgreens@yahoo.com

665,000 civilians dead during the U.S. occupation of Iraq! More than 4,200 U.S. soldiers dead. If you object, please join our peace vigil.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

Iraq War 6th Year Memorials Planned in Oklahoma City

The March 19, six-year anniversary of the start of the U.S. war in Iraq will be commemorated in Oklahoma City with memorial events, public vigils, and a silent memorial walk, according to planners. Peace House Director Nathaniel Batchelder said that the tone of events planned this year is more to seek higher wisdom to make the world less violent and more humane, and less to tell Washington, D.C., what to do.

In a statement sent to The City Sentinel, Batchelder said, “We are hopeful that a new administration and Congress can resolve the Middle East conflicts with more diplomacy and less violence.”

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Iraq Veterans Against the War Commence “OPERATION NOT CHANGE” | Press Release

Iraq and Afghanistan veterans begin a tower-guard vigil across from the White House. The towers will be manned 24 hours a day March 19th
to March 21st, Saturday. (All are welcome to come speak to the vets on post and ask questions about their deployments.)

WHEN: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 19th

WHERE: Constitution Avenue between 15th and 17th Streets, North of the Washington Monument

WHY: To protest President Obama's deceptions about his foreign policy and mark the sixth year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

WHO:

FUND EDUCATION - NOT OCCUPATION!

End the Wars in Iraq & Afghanistan

VIGIL & MARCH

5 p.m THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009 ON THE 6th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INVASION OF IRAQ

Rally Thursday (March 19th) Event in Daytona Beach to mark the 6th Anniversary of the US Invasion and Occupation of Iraq. The rally will be held on the NW Corner of Nova Road and International Speedway Blvd, in front of Steak N Shake, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

The rally is being sponsored by: (1) the Central Florida chapter of Veterans For Peace (www.cflveteransforpeace.org), (2) the Florida chapter of Military Families Speak Out (www.mfsoflorida.tripod.com), (3) the East Central Florida chapter of CODEPINK Women for Peace (www.codepinkalert.org), and (4) the Florida chapter of WeAreChange (www.wearechangefl.org).

Contact Information:

Central Florida Veterans For Peace: Phil Restino, hm (386) 788-2918, cell (386) 235-3268
Military Families Speak Out - Florida: Walt DeYoung, cell (651) 208-6102; Beverley Wiskow, cell (417) 650-0100
CODEPINK of East Central Florida: Kathy Bracewell, cell (386) 316-9842
WeAreChange - Florida: Joe DiBenedetto, cell (386) 295-1709

Let's Jam up the War Machine!

War Jam!

A Nation Still at War (times two+)!

On the 6th Anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, (Thursday, March 19 at 7pm) a date many anti-war groups are trying to downplay, Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox is presenting:

War Jam!

Starring: famed anti-war musician, Country Joe McDonald

and

Nobel Peace Prize Nominee,

Cindy Sheehan

We will have other musicians, speakers and artists performing.

We can't just sweep the carnage under the rug!

Tickets are 10.00 and are on-sale now or at the event, but seating is limited.

Send an email to: Cindy@CindySheehansSoapbox.com to purchase tickets...please put "War Jam!" in the Subject line , or send a check to:

Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox, LLC

55 Chumasero Dr, STE 5D

San Francisco, Ca 94103

10.00 per ticket: pick up at will-call at the Theater

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

Iraq War 6th Year Memorials Planned in Oklahoma City

The March 19, six-year anniversary of the start of the U.S. war in Iraq will be commemorated in Oklahoma City with memorial events, public vigils, and a silent memorial walk, according to planners. Peace House Director Nathaniel Batchelder said that the tone of events planned this year is more to seek higher wisdom to make the world less violent and more humane, and less to tell Washington, D.C., what to do.

In a statement sent to The City Sentinel, Batchelder said, “We are hopeful that a new administration and Congress can resolve the Middle East conflicts with more diplomacy and less violence.”

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Peace Within Reach: People and Politics Partnering for our Common Security

An historic four-day event of inspiration, education, empowerment
and effective peace action!

• Connect with hundreds of youth and adults committed to creating a more peaceful future
• Increase your understanding of effective peacebuilding, national and international politics, the root causes of violence, and programs that WORK
• Build your skills as a peacebuilder, joining others in being the change we wish to see
• Expand your abilities as "citizen lobbyist" advocating for effective change in our government and communities
• Create or deepen your partnerships with others from your area who are active in peace advocacy
• Bring the kids! Enroll your children in one of our Youth Programs! Learn more....
• Walk the Halls of Congress, meeting with your members of the House and Senate to lobby for a Department of Peace and Nonviolence

Confirmed Speakers thus Far:

You're Invited to a Panel Discussion on National Security Courts: Bringing Detainees to Justice and Justice to Detainees: Remaining Questions about Detention and Trials after Obama's Executive Orders

The Constitution Project, Human Rights First, and the Georgetown Center on National Security and the Law will co-host a panel discussion exploring the legal and constitutional issues raised by President Obama's executive orders on detention and Guantanamo, including proposals for the establishment of a national security court and a preventive detention regime. The Constitution Project has previously condemned proposals for national security courts and preventive detention in its report "A Critique of National Security Courts."

The panelists will be:

• David Laufman, Attorney, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP; former Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia who has prosecuted terrorism cases
  

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

Iraq War 6th Year Memorials Planned in Oklahoma City

The March 19, six-year anniversary of the start of the U.S. war in Iraq will be commemorated in Oklahoma City with memorial events, public vigils, and a silent memorial walk, according to planners. Peace House Director Nathaniel Batchelder said that the tone of events planned this year is more to seek higher wisdom to make the world less violent and more humane, and less to tell Washington, D.C., what to do.

In a statement sent to The City Sentinel, Batchelder said, “We are hopeful that a new administration and Congress can resolve the Middle East conflicts with more diplomacy and less violence.”

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Peace Within Reach: People and Politics Partnering for our Common Security

An historic four-day event of inspiration, education, empowerment
and effective peace action!

• Connect with hundreds of youth and adults committed to creating a more peaceful future
• Increase your understanding of effective peacebuilding, national and international politics, the root causes of violence, and programs that WORK
• Build your skills as a peacebuilder, joining others in being the change we wish to see
• Expand your abilities as "citizen lobbyist" advocating for effective change in our government and communities
• Create or deepen your partnerships with others from your area who are active in peace advocacy
• Bring the kids! Enroll your children in one of our Youth Programs! Learn more....
• Walk the Halls of Congress, meeting with your members of the House and Senate to lobby for a Department of Peace and Nonviolence

Confirmed Speakers thus Far:

We will have a large demonstration on Saturday, March 21, beginning at 11am at the Galeria Plaza (corner of 2nd and Copper) in Albuquerque.

This March 21 demonstration commemorates the 6th year of US war on Iraq.

We are still fine-tuning the plans for the demonstration, but we can give you a general sense of the purpose of it:

Out of Iraq
Free Gaza – No $30 billion to Israel
Bring the National Guard home
US Out of the Middle East
Abolish empire
4.400.4 (On his 4th day in office, Martin Heinrich voted to support the killing of 400 children in Gaza in 4 weeks)
Reparations for Iraq
$ for Human needs, not for war
Healthcare for all
Support veterans, not war

We are inviting any and all groups and organizations to endorse this necessary demonstration. To endorse, please contact StoptheWarMachine@comcast.net .

Endorsements (so far) of the Big March 21 Demonstration:

Albuquerque Raging Grannies.
Gray Panthers of Greater Albuquerque
Nob Hill Tutoring

If you are concerned that our democracy and your community are being under-served by the state of today's media, then you should join us for this informative half-day summit.

Saturday, March 21, 2009
11:00am to 5:15pm, with reception to follow
Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA
Mosher Auditorium in the Norris Hall of Chemistry
Metro bus line 68/84 (stop: Westdale)

The program is in the works, but here is a taste of what we are working on:

Keynote Speaker:

Dominique DiPrima is host of the early morning talk radio show The Front Page on Los Angeles radio station KJLH 102.3-FM. Ms. DiPrima is also producer of the program.

March to mark the six year anniversary of the war & occupation of Iraq & Afghanistan/ money for human needs, fund jobs, education,housing ,,veterans benefits & health care

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Gather at 12 noon at 23rd St. & Constitution Ave. NW in Washington, D.C.

Much more information at:

http://www.pephost.org/site/PageServer?pagename=M21_homepage

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Our Spring Break

We are seeking students to come to DC for their spring break and help end the illegal occupation, and related injustices. We will have a presence in DC from March 8th-March 22nd.

The week of the 8th through the 14th will be focused on the issue of torture and youth will be working with Witness Against Torture and their 100 Days Campaign.

The following week will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with March 19th being the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

http://ourspringbreak.org

Iraq War 6th Year Memorials Planned in Oklahoma City

The March 19, six-year anniversary of the start of the U.S. war in Iraq will be commemorated in Oklahoma City with memorial events, public vigils, and a silent memorial walk, according to planners. Peace House Director Nathaniel Batchelder said that the tone of events planned this year is more to seek higher wisdom to make the world less violent and more humane, and less to tell Washington, D.C., what to do.

In a statement sent to The City Sentinel, Batchelder said, “We are hopeful that a new administration and Congress can resolve the Middle East conflicts with more diplomacy and less violence.”

Peace Within Reach: People and Politics Partnering for our Common Security

An historic four-day event of inspiration, education, empowerment
and effective peace action!

• Connect with hundreds of youth and adults committed to creating a more peaceful future
• Increase your understanding of effective peacebuilding, national and international politics, the root causes of violence, and programs that WORK
• Build your skills as a peacebuilder, joining others in being the change we wish to see
• Expand your abilities as "citizen lobbyist" advocating for effective change in our government and communities
• Create or deepen your partnerships with others from your area who are active in peace advocacy
• Bring the kids! Enroll your children in one of our Youth Programs! Learn more....
• Walk the Halls of Congress, meeting with your members of the House and Senate to lobby for a Department of Peace and Nonviolence

Confirmed Speakers thus Far:

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Peace Within Reach: People and Politics Partnering for our Common Security

An historic four-day event of inspiration, education, empowerment
and effective peace action!

• Connect with hundreds of youth and adults committed to creating a more peaceful future
• Increase your understanding of effective peacebuilding, national and international politics, the root causes of violence, and programs that WORK
• Build your skills as a peacebuilder, joining others in being the change we wish to see
• Expand your abilities as "citizen lobbyist" advocating for effective change in our government and communities
• Create or deepen your partnerships with others from your area who are active in peace advocacy
• Bring the kids! Enroll your children in one of our Youth Programs! Learn more....
• Walk the Halls of Congress, meeting with your members of the House and Senate to lobby for a Department of Peace and Nonviolence

Confirmed Speakers thus Far:

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on "Preparing for Climate Change: Adaptation Policies and Programs" | Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC The Subcommittee on Energy and Environment will hold a hearing titled, "Preparing for Climate Change: Adaptation Policies and Programs" on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. This hearing will examine ongoing domestic and international efforts to reduce climate change vulnerability, and potential policies in climate change legislation that could assist such efforts.

INVITED WITNESSES:

• Tom Karl, Director of the National Climatic Data Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• John Stephenson, Director of Natural Resources and Environment, Government Accountability Office
• Bishop Callon Holloway, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, On Behalf of the National Council of Churches
• Larry Schweiger, President and CEO, National Wildlife Federation
  

Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress - Seeking Global Security | Press Release

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) - "77 Strong and Growing" - Open to New and Different Ideas - Hosts Series of Forums to Discuss Military, Political, Economic and Social Policy Options in Afghanistan

Health Care for All Santa Barbara Chapter & Progressive Democrats of Santa Barbara invite you to attend

HEALTH CARE FOR SANTA BARBARA

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Faulkner Gallery
Santa Barbara Public Library

(optional donation to cover costs)

6:30 to 7 PM Socializing

7 PM Viewing of "Sick Around the World," a one hour documentary on how 5 other nations provide fine medical care for all for half what we pay

8 PM Discussion:

What Would Universal Single-Payer Health Care look like in Barbara County?

What would improve?

What are the pitfalls?

Who are the winners and losers?

What is stopping us from having guaranteed health care with top-quality treatment for everyone?

For more information about Progressive Democrats of Santa Barbara
www.pdasb.com our facebook page or contact:
Jon Williams: 805-451-7608 or jon@tablerockers.com

Join us for "Reflections of a Guantanamo Lawyer" in Washington, DC on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. CCR staff attorney Pardiss Kebriaei will speak about her clients and the ongoing struggle to close Guantánamo and secure justice for its victims and survivors. In the face of the new executive orders by President Barack Obama to close Guantanamo, Ms. Kebriaei will lay out what is necessary to close the prison camp swiftly and effectively.

She will also discuss the Center's 100 Days Campaign calling for a broad restoration of the Constitution and pushing back against abuses of power like those at Guantanamo and other secret and arbitrary detention sites.

The event is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by Witness Against Torture's 100 Days Campaign. A reception will follow in the auditorium lobby.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.