Progressive Democrat Newsletter 307
So I have been ignoring Herman Cain for some time...he didn't seem to have much going for him as a candidate for the Republican nomination. And let's be realistic, it is too early in the race to have any real clue who the nominee will be. Romney and Perry remain the names most commonly viewed as the likely choices. But by now there have been a large number of polls, both nationally and, more importantly, in individual states that show Cain is in the lead. In Wisconsin he is polling pretty solidly in the lead (with 30% to Romney's 18). Truth is Perry hovers in third, fourth or fifth place fairly consistently. But anything can happen.
But let me say that for me a race between Cain and Obama would be a pretty mind blowing situation. Of course Obama would almost certainly win. But that aside, America has barely emerged from asking the question "are we ready for a black President?" We made history in 2008 pretty solidly when the answer to that question was a landslide "Yes." If we wind up with BOTH major parties fielding black candidates for President a mere 4 years later, in many ways it will be an even more historic event. And something I bet no one would have imagined a mere 8 or 10 years ago. It probably won't happen, but imagine if it did! It would be about as clear a sign of progress as you can get. Of course it doesn't change the unfair poverty rates, sentencing discrepancies, unemployment discrepancies, etc. But it would show that change really is happening and faster than at least I thought it would.
Great to see Alan Grayson back again! And saying what needs to be said about Occupy Wall Street:
And remember that Marine Corps veteran who scolded the NYPD for their violence towards the protesters? He's back. From CurrentTV: Sgt. Shamar Thomas calls on veterans to support the movement:
This week saw the suppression of Occupy Wall Street in several cities, leading to unnecessary injuries and arrests. In some cases (like Oakland) the press was so bad after an Iraq War veteran was injured by an irresponsible and out of control cop they backed off on closing them down. More on the incompetence of the Oakland PD in this instance: Persons Trained in Crowd Control Wonder Why Scott Olsen Was Injured
In response to the unnecessary force used in Oakland, a general strike has been called there for November 2nd.
Find Occupy Wall Street events near you at this map.
We are the 99%:
Here is this week's newsletter:
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
CRITICAL IMPORTANCE: Don't forget to vote November 8th!!!
2011 Election Endorsement Roundup
ARTICLES:
Message to Bank of America CEO: Your stock has tanked, so don't lecture me!
The Big Lie About the Post Office
Targeting the Banks: who owns what
HEY...some of those wind turbines are MINE!
From fellow Culture Kitchen Blogger Leo Igwe: Churches and HIV Cure Claims
More from Leo Igwe: Secularism, Islamism and the Arab Spring
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Massive Protests in Israel in Solidarity with Occupy Wall Street
News Corp suffers investor rebuke...particularly interesting in that if you subtract out the Murdoch family shares and the shares of their Saudi prince buddy, a solid majority of shareholders voted to oust the Murdoch sons. Though it has no effect in the end other than sending a message, it is an almost unheard of event. Watch for the Murdochs to make some very visible penance to appease shareholders.
Good economic news: Consumer spending picks up in US
Something I've been talking about for awhile--energy efficiency: Stop wasting energy!...more on energy: Solar Photovoltaic Prices Have Fallen by Two-Thirds Since 2008 Stimulating 100% Growth Per Year...How YOU can be part of the new energy economy right now: Alternative Energy Options in Your State
Progress in the war against al-Qaeda: Top militants 'dead' in Pakistan...more: Al-Qaeda 'devastated', says Clinton...and the latest on Pakistan's ambivalence in the war on terror: Pakistan accused of backing Taliban
President Obama Bypasses the Obstructionist Republicans to Support Americans, Part I: 'We can't wait': Obama administration announces details of new rules for mortgage refinancing
President Obama Bypasses the Obstructionist Republicans to Support Americans, Part II: 'We Can't Wait': White House announces plan to spur veteran hiring
Tunisia Islamists set for victory...this was somewhat predictable. In the case of Tunisia, the Islamist party seems at the moment to be more like the Turkish Islamists (who remain moderate within a solidly secular state) rather than like the Muslim Brotherhood. Let's hope that lasts. More here: Profile: Tunisia's Ennahda Party
MUSICAL SELECTIONS:
BBC News put me onto these folks...on the surface it looks like kind of inane pop, but it is actually one of Pakistan's most daring satires right now, making fun of some of Pakistan's most powerful people: (go to the Youtube source to see more info on it.
(also from the same BBC News article is reference to a politically brave Pakistani cartoonist Mohammad Zahoor:
STATE AND LOCAL PAGES:
CALIFORNIA FOCUS
CALIFORNIA HEADLINES
Occupy Oakland's Amazing Recovery: Michael Moore's Visit.
Occupy San Diego does NOT stand down!
ROCK ON!!!...Courage Campaign Protesters Disrupt House Speaker John Boehner’s Golf Game...his golf game should be disrupted EVERY SINGLE DAY as long as he blocks President Obama's Job creation.
Marine Injured by Oakland PD expected to make a full recovery...why the HELL do our soldiers keep getting injured by our police officers???
Campaign for a Healthy California
Northern California Focus: TAKE BACK RED CALIFORNIA
Silicon Valley Area, CA Focus
Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley/San Gabriel Valley, CA Focus
COLORADO FOCUS
COLORADO HEADLINES
Vote in Colorado and in particular in Denver.
Pueblo Clerk: "Inactive Pueblo Voters Will Have Significant Impact"
Denver Area Labor Federation Endorses #OccupyDenver
Things Turn Ugly At Occupy Denver
Something Rotten in the Arvada Mayor's Contest
Denver, CO Focus
Boulder County, CO Focus
Colorado Focus: Teachers Union Makes School Board Endorsements...Please pay attention to local elections like this. They are critical!
Colorado Focus: Alfonso Nunez for Aurora City Council - Ward 5 (Progressive Majority Endorsement, Firefighter) (2011 Endorsement)
NEW YORK FOCUS
NEW YORK HEADLINES
How #OccupyWallStreet will thrive as winter sets in
Does keeping gas drilling out make sense? YES!!!
Bloomberg take note: Another Poll Finds NYers Back Occupy Wall Street, Millionaire's Tax By Wide Margin...more: Two New Polls Show Broad Support In New York For Millionaire's Tax, Occupy Wall Street
And for those who want to show some support for Occupy Wall Street, here is the latest, easy suggestion:
“Healthcare For The 99 Percent”
Governor Cuomo in less control of Albany than he'd like
NYC LAUGHING LIBERALLY CHAPTER:
Saving Democracy One Laugh At A Time
http://livingliberally.org/laughing/chapters/NY/nyc
The Midtown Theater, 163 West 46th Street (www.laughingliberallynyc.com)
NYC READING LIBERALLY:
Saving Democracy One Book at a Time
http://livingliberally.org/reading/chapters/NY/nycclassics
First Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm
Law Office of Hugh L. Rothbaum, 450 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2304
CENTRAL BROOKLYN EATING LIBERALLY
Combining Food and Politics
http://livingliberally.org/eating/chapters/centralbrooklyn
Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm
Rotates among several restaurants in Park Slope, Gowanus and Prospect Heights
Contact me (at mole333_at_gmail.com) for more info or watch the Central Brooklyn Eating Liberally website.
Brooklyn, NY Focus
Manhattan, NY Focus
FLORIDA FOCUS
FLORIDA HEADLINES
Stupid Republican Voter Suppression in Florida: Florida civics teacher runs afoul of new election law for helping register students...why do Republicans hate democracy so much??
"Obama’s one-on-one presidential campaign gains steam in Florida"
Florida losing thousands of jobs as stimulus cash dries up...too bad Republicans have been blocking more stimulus funds. Those funds really work!
Will his loan from US Century Bank drag down Marco Rubio?
Charter Schools destroying Public Schools: "For this to go on at the public's expense seems to be unconscionable."...more on the inefficient scam that are Charter Schools: Florida charter school spends 44% of its funding for its lease. $1.4 million a year....more on the disgusting arrogance of Charter Schools: FL charter school owner calls parents ignorant, misinformed.
More evidence that Republicans hate democracy: FL Teacher Faces $1000 Fine for Registering Students to VOTE!...more here: "Republican effort to suppress the vote" has its first victim
Florida Focus: Keith Fitzgerald for Congress in the Florida 13th
Broward County, FL Focus
Miami, FL Focus
Florida Focus: Alan Grayson for Congress (2012 endorsement)
ILLINOIS FOCUS
ILLINOIS HEADLINES
IL-12: The fight to keep it Blue
Congressmen Grijalva, Ellison and Jackson, Jr. endorse Ilya Sheyman (IL-10)!
More on Ilya Sheyman:
Nurses Condemn Chicago Mayor Emanuel for Arrest of Medical Volunteers at Occupy Chicago
Chicago/Cook County, IL Focus
Chicago Area Laughing Liberally:
Saving Democracy One Laugh At A Time
http://livingliberally.org/laughing/chapters/IL/chicago
First Wednesday of each month, 8:00 pm
At No Exit, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Laughing Liberally Chicago hosted by the Accountants of Homeland Security. The Accountants are an independently-produced Local affiliate of Laughing Liberally
Illinois Focus: Ilya Sheyman for Congress (IL-10) (Democracy for America Endorsement)...more here (2012 endorsement)
Illinois Focus: Bill Foster for Congress (IL-11) (2012 endorsement)...Check out other people and organizations endorsing scientist and entrepreneur Bill Foster for Congress.
TEXAS FOCUS
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TEXAS:
For most of Texas, the best alternative energy option is Reliant Energy's Secure Wind program, offering 100% wind energy right to your home. It's easy, creates American jobs, and helps clean up our air. For more information:
Reliant Energy
Address: P.O. Box 3765
Houston, TX 77253-3765
Web: http://www.reliant.com
Phone: 1.866.222.7100
TEXAS HEADLINES
Progressive Film Series: November 2011
Rick Perry To Turn Tail and Run From Fellow Republicans...more on Perry's cowardice here: Rick Perry, a coward to his own Tea Party
Looking at university regents's for conflicts of interest
Cameron County DA to look at cronyism charge
TXU-Luminant Broke the Law Over 38,000 Times
Valero Wants to Literally Steal Money from School Children
Dallas County, TX Focus
Austin/Travis County, TX Focus
PENNSYLVANIA FOCUS
PENNSYLVANIA HEADLINES
A Brief Look at the Scranton City Council Race
USW’s Leo Gerard Takes Apart GOP Diversionary Tactics on Jobs
Income Inequality, Funding Woes for Schools and Transit, and a Citizens' Take on Shale
Obama's Student Loan Repayment Plan Saves $$
New Report Shows That Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid Work for Pennsylvania and America
Occupy Pittsburgh Update
Pennsylvania Focus: Jason Salus for Montgomery County Treasurer (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 Endorsement)
NEW JERSEY FOCUS
New Jersey Focus: Ed Zipprich for Red Banks Borough Council (LD-11) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Juanita Lewis for Red Banks Borough Council (LD-11) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
More on Ed Zipprich and Juanita Lewis:
New Jersey Focus: Vin Gopal for Assembly (NJ-LD11) (Democracy for America Endorsements, EMT)
New Jersey Focus: Kathy Horgan for Assembly (NJ-LD11) (Democracy for America Endorsements)
New Jersey Focus: Ray Santiago for State Senate (NJ-SD11) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Marie Corfield for Assembly (NJ-LD16) (Democracy for America Endorsement, teacher)
New Jersey Focus: Steve Yellin (NJ-Berkeley Heights Council) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Loretta Weinberg for State Senate (NJ-SD37) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Mary Lou Frankel for Third Ward Council (NJ-LD03) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Dan Benson for Assembly (NJ-LD14) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
More on Dan Benson:
New Jersey Focus: Linda Greenstein for State Senate (NJ-SD14) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Tom Wyka for Parsippany Township Council (NJ-Parsippany Council) (Democracy for America Endorsement, Camp Wellstone alumnus)
Chris Leitner (NJ - Point Pleasant Council) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
NEW JERSEY HEADLINES
LD-11 Assembly Candidate Vin Gopal On My-9 Talking Issues
LD-12 Senate candidate Brown racks up Public Safety Endorsements
News Roundup
Occupy Trenton: Waiting For Redress of Grievances
Blame mayor, GOP rule for tax hikes in Middletown, New Jersey
Rush Holt: "Occupy Wall Street" and the American Dream
WASHINGTON STATE FOCUS
WASHINGTON STATE HEADLINES
When is a public vote not a public vote? When it doesn’t go Tim Eyman’s way, that’s when
Occupy Olympia, Little Hollywood and 1933 at Priest Point
And now, the rest of the story…
Gregoire’s ugly budget
Washington State Focus: Richard Mitchell for King County Council. (Progressive Majority, Washington Conservation Voters, Teamsters Joint Council 28, and Sierra Club Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Ryan Mello for Tacoma City Council, Pos. 8 At-large (Tacoma Firefighters' Local 31, Sierra Club, People For the American Way, and Progressive Majority Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Joe McDermott for King County Council - District 8 (Progressive Majority, Washington Conservation Voters, NARAL, Teamsters and SEIU Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Cathy Lehman for Bellingham City Council - Ward 3 (Progressive Majority and Sierra Club Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Stephanie Wright for Snohomish County Council - District 3 (Progressive Majority, Deputy Sheriff's Association, Sierra Club, Washington Conservation Voters, and AFL-CIO Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Rob Gelder for Kitsap County Commissioner - District 1 (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Richard Rush for Spokane City Council - District 2 (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
More on Richard Rush: Standing On Principles - Declining Council Pay Increase
Washington State Focus: Ben Stuckart for Spokane City Council President (Progressive Majority, Spokane Regional Labor Council, NARAL, and Spokane Firefighters Local 29 Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
More on Ben Stuckhart:
Washington State Focus: David Stalheim Whatcom for County Executive (Progressive Majority, Teamsters, Planned Parenthood and Sierra Club Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
More on David Stalheim: David Stalheim Announces Endorsements from Planned Parenthood Votes, Teamsters Local 231, Nooksack Tribe and Progressive Majority
Washington State Focus: Othman Heibe SeaTac City Council - Position 3 (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Joy Jones for Spokane City Council - District 3, Position 1 (Progressive Majority, Spokane Regional Labor Council, and Spokane Fire Fighters Local 29 Endorsements, CRITICAL RACE) (2011 endorsement)...this race is critical for achieving a Democratic and progressive majority in the Spokane city council
More on Joy Jones: Joy on Small Business
Washington State Focus: Christina Maginnis for Whatcom County Council - District 2, Position B (Progressive Majority, Northwest Washington Central Labor Council, Sierra Club and Democracy for America Endorsements, CRITICAL RACE) (2011 endorsement)...this race is critical for pushing back against Teabagger gains in Whatcom county. A true progressive vs teabagger race!
Washington State Focus: Mia Gregerson for SeaTac City Council - Position 7 (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
NORTH CAROLINA FOCUS
NORTH CAROLINA HEADLINES
Nov. 2nd Free Lunch in Wilmington: NC Campaign for Better Care
Shout out to Forsythe County Dems
MICHIGAN FOCUS
MICHIGAN HEADLINES
VERY CRITICAL: Don't forget next month's election
Sierra Club Endorses Jane Lumm in Ann Arbor Ward 2 City Council Race
Republican insanity: Michigan under the GOP fist: 55 kindergartners per class
Michigan Supreme Ct. to GOP Rep. Paul Scott: "Strike three, you're out!" Recall is STILL on!
Today in why the Mackinac Center isn't really into free markets
Glenn Anderson (D) to Announce for Congress
Dumping DOMA: Senator Levin to Co-Sponsor Repeal Act.
Michigan Focus: George Brown for Jackson City Council - Ward 4 (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 Endorsement)
Michigan Focus: Kyle DuBuc for Royal Oak City Commissioner (Progressive Majority Endorsement, Peace Corps volunteer) (2011 endorsement)
Michigan Focus: Mamie Moore for Highland Park City Council (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
Michigan Focus: Zack Stanton for New Baltimore City Council (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
VIRGINIA FOCUS
VIRGINIA HEADLINES
Virginia News Headlines
David Bernard: principled environmentalist for Virginia State Senate
With Just 2 Weekends to Go, Bill Clinton Fires Up Virginia Democrats!
Solar Foundation Director: Virginia's Energy Policy Needs to be Refocused
Richmond, VA Focus
Virginia Focus: David Bernard for State Senate - District 10 (Progressive Majority Endorsement, EMT) (2011 endorsement)
Virginia Focus: E. Wayne Powell for Congress (2012 endorsement)
To help elect Progressive Democrats in Virginia, here are some local Dem organizations worth checking out if you live nearby:
Hanover County Democratic Committee:
Meet Second Saturday of every month
9:00am - 10:30am
Location: Ashland Coffee and Tea
Address: PO Box 22
Ashland, VA 23005
E-mail: info@hvadems.com
Louisa County Democratic Committee
Meetings Third Wednesday of every month
6 pm at Roma's in Louisa
For more info contact: (540) 967-5302
Spotsylvania County Democratic Committee
The Spotsylvania County Democratic Committee meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Salem Church Library, 2607 Salem Church Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 785-9267
Albemarle County Democratic Committee
300 Preston Avenue, Suite 308
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.264.6872
Monthly Meeting of the Albemarle Democratic Committee is the third Monday of every month, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Albemarle County Office Building, room 235, 401 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville
Franklin Democratic Committee
540-483-0636
Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 4:15 PM at the Franklin County Library (355 Franklin St, Rocky Mount VA).
GEORGIA FOCUS
Atlanta, GA Focus
Get more involved in Georgia Politics through Young Democrats of Georgia:
http://georgiayds.org
Members of the organization strive to make a positive difference in the community by working within the political process and upholding the principles of the Democratic Party. The membership base reflects the broad diversity of Georgia and the party, including high school students, college students, young workers, professionals and families.
Find your local chapter here
I want to particularly highlight:
Kennesaw State University Young Democrats:
http://www.ksudemocrats.org/
The KSU Democrats is the premiere progressive student organization at Kennesaw State University that strives to make a difference in aspects that affect our everyday lives. Two of our main goals include representing the democratic voice on campus, and educating students about recent political information.
Check out their calendar of events here.
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.
MINNESOTA FOCUS
Minnesota Focus: Joe Tatalovich for St. Louis Park School Board (Progressive Majority Endorsement, CRITICAL RACE) (2011 endorsement)...I feel all judicial and school board races are critical but too often ignored, and we need more progressives elected to these positions.
SOUTH CAROLINA FOCUS
ARIZONA FOCUS
Arizona Focus: Jonathan Rothschild for Tuscon Mayor (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
IOWA FOCUS
Iowa Focus: Sneak Attack In Iowa
Des Moines Food Co-op Now Open
Iowa Focus: Sustainable Agriculture Events
TENNESSEE FOCUS
Tennessee Focus: Republicans disenfranchise elderly voters
NEVADA FOCUS
KANSAS FOCUS
But let me say that for me a race between Cain and Obama would be a pretty mind blowing situation. Of course Obama would almost certainly win. But that aside, America has barely emerged from asking the question "are we ready for a black President?" We made history in 2008 pretty solidly when the answer to that question was a landslide "Yes." If we wind up with BOTH major parties fielding black candidates for President a mere 4 years later, in many ways it will be an even more historic event. And something I bet no one would have imagined a mere 8 or 10 years ago. It probably won't happen, but imagine if it did! It would be about as clear a sign of progress as you can get. Of course it doesn't change the unfair poverty rates, sentencing discrepancies, unemployment discrepancies, etc. But it would show that change really is happening and faster than at least I thought it would.
Great to see Alan Grayson back again! And saying what needs to be said about Occupy Wall Street:
And remember that Marine Corps veteran who scolded the NYPD for their violence towards the protesters? He's back. From CurrentTV: Sgt. Shamar Thomas calls on veterans to support the movement:
This week saw the suppression of Occupy Wall Street in several cities, leading to unnecessary injuries and arrests. In some cases (like Oakland) the press was so bad after an Iraq War veteran was injured by an irresponsible and out of control cop they backed off on closing them down. More on the incompetence of the Oakland PD in this instance: Persons Trained in Crowd Control Wonder Why Scott Olsen Was Injured
In response to the unnecessary force used in Oakland, a general strike has been called there for November 2nd.
Find Occupy Wall Street events near you at this map.
We are the 99%:
Here is this week's newsletter:
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
CRITICAL IMPORTANCE: Don't forget to vote November 8th!!!
2011 Election Endorsement Roundup
ARTICLES:
Message to Bank of America CEO: Your stock has tanked, so don't lecture me!
The Big Lie About the Post Office
Targeting the Banks: who owns what
HEY...some of those wind turbines are MINE!
From fellow Culture Kitchen Blogger Leo Igwe: Churches and HIV Cure Claims
More from Leo Igwe: Secularism, Islamism and the Arab Spring
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Massive Protests in Israel in Solidarity with Occupy Wall Street
News Corp suffers investor rebuke...particularly interesting in that if you subtract out the Murdoch family shares and the shares of their Saudi prince buddy, a solid majority of shareholders voted to oust the Murdoch sons. Though it has no effect in the end other than sending a message, it is an almost unheard of event. Watch for the Murdochs to make some very visible penance to appease shareholders.
Good economic news: Consumer spending picks up in US
Something I've been talking about for awhile--energy efficiency: Stop wasting energy!...more on energy: Solar Photovoltaic Prices Have Fallen by Two-Thirds Since 2008 Stimulating 100% Growth Per Year...How YOU can be part of the new energy economy right now: Alternative Energy Options in Your State
Progress in the war against al-Qaeda: Top militants 'dead' in Pakistan...more: Al-Qaeda 'devastated', says Clinton...and the latest on Pakistan's ambivalence in the war on terror: Pakistan accused of backing Taliban
President Obama Bypasses the Obstructionist Republicans to Support Americans, Part I: 'We can't wait': Obama administration announces details of new rules for mortgage refinancing
President Obama Bypasses the Obstructionist Republicans to Support Americans, Part II: 'We Can't Wait': White House announces plan to spur veteran hiring
Tunisia Islamists set for victory...this was somewhat predictable. In the case of Tunisia, the Islamist party seems at the moment to be more like the Turkish Islamists (who remain moderate within a solidly secular state) rather than like the Muslim Brotherhood. Let's hope that lasts. More here: Profile: Tunisia's Ennahda Party
MUSICAL SELECTIONS:
BBC News put me onto these folks...on the surface it looks like kind of inane pop, but it is actually one of Pakistan's most daring satires right now, making fun of some of Pakistan's most powerful people: (go to the Youtube source to see more info on it.
(also from the same BBC News article is reference to a politically brave Pakistani cartoonist Mohammad Zahoor:
A recent sketch by Mohammad Zahoor, one of Pakistan's best known political cartoonists, shows a Taliban militant who has weapons for arms and is wearing an army boot on one foot - a subtle suggestion that the army is a part of Taliban's overall ensemble.
It is an implication the military has long resisted, denying any links or support for militant groups.
STATE AND LOCAL PAGES:
CALIFORNIA FOCUS
CALIFORNIA HEADLINES
Occupy Oakland's Amazing Recovery: Michael Moore's Visit.
Occupy San Diego does NOT stand down!
ROCK ON!!!...Courage Campaign Protesters Disrupt House Speaker John Boehner’s Golf Game...his golf game should be disrupted EVERY SINGLE DAY as long as he blocks President Obama's Job creation.
Marine Injured by Oakland PD expected to make a full recovery...why the HELL do our soldiers keep getting injured by our police officers???
Campaign for a Healthy California
Northern California Focus: TAKE BACK RED CALIFORNIA
Silicon Valley Area, CA Focus
Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley/San Gabriel Valley, CA Focus
COLORADO FOCUS
COLORADO HEADLINES
Vote in Colorado and in particular in Denver.
Pueblo Clerk: "Inactive Pueblo Voters Will Have Significant Impact"
Denver Area Labor Federation Endorses #OccupyDenver
Things Turn Ugly At Occupy Denver
Something Rotten in the Arvada Mayor's Contest
Denver, CO Focus
Boulder County, CO Focus
Colorado Focus: Teachers Union Makes School Board Endorsements...Please pay attention to local elections like this. They are critical!
Colorado Focus: Alfonso Nunez for Aurora City Council - Ward 5 (Progressive Majority Endorsement, Firefighter) (2011 Endorsement)
NEW YORK FOCUS
NEW YORK HEADLINES
How #OccupyWallStreet will thrive as winter sets in
Does keeping gas drilling out make sense? YES!!!
Bloomberg take note: Another Poll Finds NYers Back Occupy Wall Street, Millionaire's Tax By Wide Margin...more: Two New Polls Show Broad Support In New York For Millionaire's Tax, Occupy Wall Street
And for those who want to show some support for Occupy Wall Street, here is the latest, easy suggestion:
“Healthcare For The 99 Percent”
Governor Cuomo in less control of Albany than he'd like
NYC LAUGHING LIBERALLY CHAPTER:
Saving Democracy One Laugh At A Time
http://livingliberally.org/laughing/chapters/NY/nyc
The Midtown Theater, 163 West 46th Street (www.laughingliberallynyc.com)
NYC READING LIBERALLY:
Saving Democracy One Book at a Time
http://livingliberally.org/reading/chapters/NY/nycclassics
First Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm
Law Office of Hugh L. Rothbaum, 450 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2304
CENTRAL BROOKLYN EATING LIBERALLY
Combining Food and Politics
http://livingliberally.org/eating/chapters/centralbrooklyn
Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm
Rotates among several restaurants in Park Slope, Gowanus and Prospect Heights
Contact me (at mole333_at_gmail.com) for more info or watch the Central Brooklyn Eating Liberally website.
Brooklyn, NY Focus
Manhattan, NY Focus
FLORIDA FOCUS
FLORIDA HEADLINES
Stupid Republican Voter Suppression in Florida: Florida civics teacher runs afoul of new election law for helping register students...why do Republicans hate democracy so much??
"Obama’s one-on-one presidential campaign gains steam in Florida"
Florida losing thousands of jobs as stimulus cash dries up...too bad Republicans have been blocking more stimulus funds. Those funds really work!
Will his loan from US Century Bank drag down Marco Rubio?
Charter Schools destroying Public Schools: "For this to go on at the public's expense seems to be unconscionable."...more on the inefficient scam that are Charter Schools: Florida charter school spends 44% of its funding for its lease. $1.4 million a year....more on the disgusting arrogance of Charter Schools: FL charter school owner calls parents ignorant, misinformed.
More evidence that Republicans hate democracy: FL Teacher Faces $1000 Fine for Registering Students to VOTE!...more here: "Republican effort to suppress the vote" has its first victim
Florida Focus: Keith Fitzgerald for Congress in the Florida 13th
Broward County, FL Focus
Miami, FL Focus
Florida Focus: Alan Grayson for Congress (2012 endorsement)
ILLINOIS FOCUS
ILLINOIS HEADLINES
IL-12: The fight to keep it Blue
Congressmen Grijalva, Ellison and Jackson, Jr. endorse Ilya Sheyman (IL-10)!
More on Ilya Sheyman:
Nurses Condemn Chicago Mayor Emanuel for Arrest of Medical Volunteers at Occupy Chicago
Chicago/Cook County, IL Focus
Chicago Area Laughing Liberally:
Saving Democracy One Laugh At A Time
http://livingliberally.org/laughing/chapters/IL/chicago
First Wednesday of each month, 8:00 pm
At No Exit, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Laughing Liberally Chicago hosted by the Accountants of Homeland Security. The Accountants are an independently-produced Local affiliate of Laughing Liberally
Illinois Focus: Ilya Sheyman for Congress (IL-10) (Democracy for America Endorsement)...more here (2012 endorsement)
Illinois Focus: Bill Foster for Congress (IL-11) (2012 endorsement)...Check out other people and organizations endorsing scientist and entrepreneur Bill Foster for Congress.
TEXAS FOCUS
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TEXAS:
For most of Texas, the best alternative energy option is Reliant Energy's Secure Wind program, offering 100% wind energy right to your home. It's easy, creates American jobs, and helps clean up our air. For more information:
Reliant Energy
Address: P.O. Box 3765
Houston, TX 77253-3765
Web: http://www.reliant.com
Phone: 1.866.222.7100
TEXAS HEADLINES
Progressive Film Series: November 2011
Rick Perry To Turn Tail and Run From Fellow Republicans...more on Perry's cowardice here: Rick Perry, a coward to his own Tea Party
Looking at university regents's for conflicts of interest
Cameron County DA to look at cronyism charge
TXU-Luminant Broke the Law Over 38,000 Times
Valero Wants to Literally Steal Money from School Children
Dallas County, TX Focus
Austin/Travis County, TX Focus
PENNSYLVANIA FOCUS
PENNSYLVANIA HEADLINES
A Brief Look at the Scranton City Council Race
USW’s Leo Gerard Takes Apart GOP Diversionary Tactics on Jobs
Income Inequality, Funding Woes for Schools and Transit, and a Citizens' Take on Shale
Obama's Student Loan Repayment Plan Saves $$
New Report Shows That Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid Work for Pennsylvania and America
Occupy Pittsburgh Update
Pennsylvania Focus: Jason Salus for Montgomery County Treasurer (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 Endorsement)
NEW JERSEY FOCUS
New Jersey Focus: Ed Zipprich for Red Banks Borough Council (LD-11) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Juanita Lewis for Red Banks Borough Council (LD-11) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
More on Ed Zipprich and Juanita Lewis:
New Jersey Focus: Vin Gopal for Assembly (NJ-LD11) (Democracy for America Endorsements, EMT)
New Jersey Focus: Kathy Horgan for Assembly (NJ-LD11) (Democracy for America Endorsements)
New Jersey Focus: Ray Santiago for State Senate (NJ-SD11) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Marie Corfield for Assembly (NJ-LD16) (Democracy for America Endorsement, teacher)
New Jersey Focus: Steve Yellin (NJ-Berkeley Heights Council) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Loretta Weinberg for State Senate (NJ-SD37) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Mary Lou Frankel for Third Ward Council (NJ-LD03) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Dan Benson for Assembly (NJ-LD14) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
More on Dan Benson:
New Jersey Focus: Linda Greenstein for State Senate (NJ-SD14) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
New Jersey Focus: Tom Wyka for Parsippany Township Council (NJ-Parsippany Council) (Democracy for America Endorsement, Camp Wellstone alumnus)
Chris Leitner (NJ - Point Pleasant Council) (Democracy for America Endorsement)
NEW JERSEY HEADLINES
LD-11 Assembly Candidate Vin Gopal On My-9 Talking Issues
LD-12 Senate candidate Brown racks up Public Safety Endorsements
News Roundup
Occupy Trenton: Waiting For Redress of Grievances
Blame mayor, GOP rule for tax hikes in Middletown, New Jersey
Rush Holt: "Occupy Wall Street" and the American Dream
WASHINGTON STATE FOCUS
WASHINGTON STATE HEADLINES
When is a public vote not a public vote? When it doesn’t go Tim Eyman’s way, that’s when
Occupy Olympia, Little Hollywood and 1933 at Priest Point
And now, the rest of the story…
Gregoire’s ugly budget
Washington State Focus: Richard Mitchell for King County Council. (Progressive Majority, Washington Conservation Voters, Teamsters Joint Council 28, and Sierra Club Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Ryan Mello for Tacoma City Council, Pos. 8 At-large (Tacoma Firefighters' Local 31, Sierra Club, People For the American Way, and Progressive Majority Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Joe McDermott for King County Council - District 8 (Progressive Majority, Washington Conservation Voters, NARAL, Teamsters and SEIU Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Cathy Lehman for Bellingham City Council - Ward 3 (Progressive Majority and Sierra Club Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Stephanie Wright for Snohomish County Council - District 3 (Progressive Majority, Deputy Sheriff's Association, Sierra Club, Washington Conservation Voters, and AFL-CIO Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Rob Gelder for Kitsap County Commissioner - District 1 (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Richard Rush for Spokane City Council - District 2 (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
More on Richard Rush: Standing On Principles - Declining Council Pay Increase
Washington State Focus: Ben Stuckart for Spokane City Council President (Progressive Majority, Spokane Regional Labor Council, NARAL, and Spokane Firefighters Local 29 Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
More on Ben Stuckhart:
Washington State Focus: David Stalheim Whatcom for County Executive (Progressive Majority, Teamsters, Planned Parenthood and Sierra Club Endorsements) (2011 endorsement)
More on David Stalheim: David Stalheim Announces Endorsements from Planned Parenthood Votes, Teamsters Local 231, Nooksack Tribe and Progressive Majority
Washington State Focus: Othman Heibe SeaTac City Council - Position 3 (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
Washington State Focus: Joy Jones for Spokane City Council - District 3, Position 1 (Progressive Majority, Spokane Regional Labor Council, and Spokane Fire Fighters Local 29 Endorsements, CRITICAL RACE) (2011 endorsement)...this race is critical for achieving a Democratic and progressive majority in the Spokane city council
More on Joy Jones: Joy on Small Business
Washington State Focus: Christina Maginnis for Whatcom County Council - District 2, Position B (Progressive Majority, Northwest Washington Central Labor Council, Sierra Club and Democracy for America Endorsements, CRITICAL RACE) (2011 endorsement)...this race is critical for pushing back against Teabagger gains in Whatcom county. A true progressive vs teabagger race!
Washington State Focus: Mia Gregerson for SeaTac City Council - Position 7 (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
NORTH CAROLINA FOCUS
NORTH CAROLINA HEADLINES
Nov. 2nd Free Lunch in Wilmington: NC Campaign for Better Care
Shout out to Forsythe County Dems
MICHIGAN FOCUS
MICHIGAN HEADLINES
VERY CRITICAL: Don't forget next month's election
Sierra Club Endorses Jane Lumm in Ann Arbor Ward 2 City Council Race
Republican insanity: Michigan under the GOP fist: 55 kindergartners per class
Michigan Supreme Ct. to GOP Rep. Paul Scott: "Strike three, you're out!" Recall is STILL on!
Today in why the Mackinac Center isn't really into free markets
Glenn Anderson (D) to Announce for Congress
Dumping DOMA: Senator Levin to Co-Sponsor Repeal Act.
Michigan Focus: George Brown for Jackson City Council - Ward 4 (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 Endorsement)
Michigan Focus: Kyle DuBuc for Royal Oak City Commissioner (Progressive Majority Endorsement, Peace Corps volunteer) (2011 endorsement)
Michigan Focus: Mamie Moore for Highland Park City Council (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
Michigan Focus: Zack Stanton for New Baltimore City Council (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
VIRGINIA FOCUS
VIRGINIA HEADLINES
Virginia News Headlines
David Bernard: principled environmentalist for Virginia State Senate
With Just 2 Weekends to Go, Bill Clinton Fires Up Virginia Democrats!
Solar Foundation Director: Virginia's Energy Policy Needs to be Refocused
Richmond, VA Focus
Virginia Focus: David Bernard for State Senate - District 10 (Progressive Majority Endorsement, EMT) (2011 endorsement)
Virginia Focus: E. Wayne Powell for Congress (2012 endorsement)
To help elect Progressive Democrats in Virginia, here are some local Dem organizations worth checking out if you live nearby:
Hanover County Democratic Committee:
Meet Second Saturday of every month
9:00am - 10:30am
Location: Ashland Coffee and Tea
Address: PO Box 22
Ashland, VA 23005
E-mail: info@hvadems.com
Louisa County Democratic Committee
Meetings Third Wednesday of every month
6 pm at Roma's in Louisa
For more info contact: (540) 967-5302
Spotsylvania County Democratic Committee
The Spotsylvania County Democratic Committee meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Salem Church Library, 2607 Salem Church Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 785-9267
Albemarle County Democratic Committee
300 Preston Avenue, Suite 308
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.264.6872
Monthly Meeting of the Albemarle Democratic Committee is the third Monday of every month, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Albemarle County Office Building, room 235, 401 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville
Franklin Democratic Committee
540-483-0636
Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 4:15 PM at the Franklin County Library (355 Franklin St, Rocky Mount VA).
GEORGIA FOCUS
Atlanta, GA Focus
Get more involved in Georgia Politics through Young Democrats of Georgia:
http://georgiayds.org
Members of the organization strive to make a positive difference in the community by working within the political process and upholding the principles of the Democratic Party. The membership base reflects the broad diversity of Georgia and the party, including high school students, college students, young workers, professionals and families.
Find your local chapter here
I want to particularly highlight:
Kennesaw State University Young Democrats:
http://www.ksudemocrats.org/
The KSU Democrats is the premiere progressive student organization at Kennesaw State University that strives to make a difference in aspects that affect our everyday lives. Two of our main goals include representing the democratic voice on campus, and educating students about recent political information.
Check out their calendar of events here.
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.
MINNESOTA FOCUS
Minnesota Focus: Joe Tatalovich for St. Louis Park School Board (Progressive Majority Endorsement, CRITICAL RACE) (2011 endorsement)...I feel all judicial and school board races are critical but too often ignored, and we need more progressives elected to these positions.
SOUTH CAROLINA FOCUS
ARIZONA FOCUS
Arizona Focus: Jonathan Rothschild for Tuscon Mayor (Progressive Majority Endorsement) (2011 endorsement)
IOWA FOCUS
Iowa Focus: Sneak Attack In Iowa
Des Moines Food Co-op Now Open
Iowa Focus: Sustainable Agriculture Events
TENNESSEE FOCUS
Tennessee Focus: Republicans disenfranchise elderly voters
NEVADA FOCUS
KANSAS FOCUS
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