Progressive Democrat Newsletter 299

Hurricane edition! The storm passed right over us and we slept through most of it. To see my coverage of the event as it happened (still updating occasionally) go to Daily Gotham.

Not much else I have been paying attention to other than work, but updating stuff below.


Here is this week's newsletter:

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

ARTICLES:

Top Ten Tax Dodging Companies

A repost from some time ago, but I think worth reminding people of: Book Review: "Dream in Color", by Loretta and Linda Sanchez

IMPORTANT LINKS:

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, people have to be aware of a health problem that will follow this kind of disaster that is easy for you to address in your home: mold and mildew growth due to moisture. Mold and mildew are major factors in allergy, asthma and other respiratory disorders, and it is certain that mold and mildew will follow the leaks, flooding and dampness left in the wake of the hurricane. Go here to learn how to deal with mold and mildew in your home BEFORE it gets hold.

Republican Eric Cantor to East Coast: DROP DEAD!...tell irresponsible Eric Cantor to drop dead by supporting his opponent.

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Cutting NOAA funding will affect future Forcasting abilities...Republicans just want to cut everything, even if it costs American lives and property.

Raising taxes on the wealthy does not slow the economy

Bin Laden Successor Killed...more here: Top al-Qaeda man killed, says US

President Obama's Massive Foreign Policy Successes

Worldwatch report focuses on China's green future...The Worldwatch Institute used to be one of my favorite organizations. I'd kind of forgotten about them until they started posting on DKos.

MUSICAL SELECTIONS:

Can't resist, of course...








STATE AND LOCAL PAGES:

CALIFORNIA FOCUS

NEW YORK FOCUS

"I don't understand why NYC Democrats aren't willing to fight a Tea Party candidate in their back yard."

Gowanus Canal After the Storm

VIRGINIA FOCUS

Virginia Focus: E. Wayne Powell for Congress

MICHIGAN FOCUS

ILLINOIS FOCUS

FLORIDA FOCUS

COLORADO FOCUS

PENNSYLVANIA FOCUS

NEW JERSEY FOCUS

WISCONSIN FOCUS

LET'S KEEP THE FIGHT GOING IN WISCONSIN: Below are some local Dem organizations in Wisconsin. Help them out!



Democratic Party of Milwaukee County:

Our general membership meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of most months. Check our calendar for exact dates. We meet in the Hall of Fame Room of the Pettit National Ice Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 500 S. 84th Street. We look forward to seeing you there.

Oconomowoc Dems Breakfast
First Saturday of each month, 10am – 11am
The Depot/Maxims Restaurant, Hwy 67 and Main St., Oconomowoc



Winnebago Dems Monthly Meeting
Second Wednesday of every month, August 10, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Delta Restaurant - 515 N Sawyer St, Oshkosh, WI

Winnebago County Democratic Party Unity Breakfast
Last Friday of Each Month, 7:00am – 8:30am
B J Clancy's Restaurant - 3341 S Oneida St - Appleton, WI 54915

Click here to find out more about the Winnebego County, Wisconsin Democratic Party

Waukesha County Democratic Party

Monthly meetings held every 3rd Thursday of the month, except in July
Waukesha Labor Temple.
Contact us at websupport@waukeshadems.org



Ozaukee County Democrats
The Ozaukee County Democrats will be holding monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7pm on the lower level of the the Cedarburg City Hall.

WASHINGTON STATE FOCUS

Washington State Focus: Green Tags for Renewable Energy

ILLINOIS FOCUS

MINNESOTA FOCUS

GEORGIA FOCUS

NORTH CAROLINA FOCUS

SOUTH CAROLINA FOCUS

ARIZONA FOCUS

IOWA FOCUS

Iowa Focus: Sustainable Agriculture Events

TENNESSEE FOCUS

NEVADA FOCUS

KANSAS FOCUS