Posted on January 31, 2008 by iwilder
Jobs available The UCS Clean Energy program is hiring for three positions–an analyst in our California office, an energy modeler in our Cambridge, MA office, and a transmission advocate in our Washington, DC office. We also will have a policy internship available in our DC office starting in May. Here are the job descriptions. Current […]
Filed under: Global Warming, Job Posting, US Politics | Tagged: Job Opportunity | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 31, 2008 by iwilder
Nader appeared on Democracy Now! on Pacifica Radio this morning. Below is an excerpt from the interview with Amy Goodman, where Nader gives some hint into how he might run this campaign season. This is important for Greens to hear and consider, because there are Green primaries coming up on February 5th, and Nader (and/or […]
Filed under: Green Party Websites, Political Websites, president, presidential race, progressive politics, Ralph Nader, US Politics | Tagged: Ralph Nader | 4 Comments »
Posted on January 31, 2008 by iwilder
When I heard this news story, my first thought was that maybe the severe and unusual cold weather snap may have been the direct cause. But, a news story suggests that the chaos called by the severe weather snap may have indirectly been the cause… From the Seattle Times: Middle East Internet service disrupted By […]
Filed under: Global Warming, News | Tagged: Egypt, Middle East | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 30, 2008 by iwilder
Ralph Nader will be on the Pacifica Radio show “Democracy Now!” on Thursday morning. That means that it will air in the NYC/Long Island area at 9am on 99.5 FM WBAI, and then be repeated in the afternoon on 90.1 FM WUSB Stony Brook. For other places, you can check your local listings or view […]
Filed under: election, elections, Our Favorite Radio Stations, Political Websites, president, presidential race, progressive politics, Ralph Nader, US Politics | Tagged: Democracy Now, Nader, Pacifica Radio, Ralph Nader, WBAI | 1 Comment »
Posted on January 30, 2008 by iwilder
Lots of stuff going on this week. Not sure where the latest update was. So, might be some review in here: Removed Dennis Kucinich from the list, because he declined to run. (And, I thought when he announced it, he looked strained. I am worried what they did to pressure him. Or, maybe he was […]
Filed under: democrat, republican, US Politics | Tagged: democrat, john edwards, Olympia Snowe, republican, Rudoplh Giuliani | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 30, 2008 by iwilder
Long Island Climate Solutions Network: Videos, Poster Contest, and News Stories Interesting Videos: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3557315784468867688&hl=en [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO0sCs8jI4k] Poster Contest The Green Party of Suffolk invites everyone to showcase their artistic talent and their commitment to end global warming by entering its second annual poster contest. The contest is open to everyone. The deadline for entry is April […]
Filed under: activism, Global Warming, Green Party Websites, video | Tagged: greenhouse effect, isaac asimov, poster contest | 1 Comment »
Posted on January 30, 2008 by iwilder
Glancing at news stories, it appears that Jerusalem usually has one or two snowfalls a year. But, it isn’t usually enough to stick, like this time. More from the Guardian, UK here…
Filed under: Global Warming | Tagged: climate change, Jerusalem, Mideast | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 30, 2008 by iwilder
The Nader 2008 Presidential Exploratory Committee is seeking people dedicated to building democracy and advancing justice. Volunteer Positions: We have the following temporary volunteer positions in Washington, D.C. open immediately for those seriously committed to the exploratory effort. Field coordinators Graphic designers Campus coordinators Office helpers Videographers Web developers Paid positions At this time, we […]
Filed under: Action Alert!, activism, Job Posting, Political Websites, presidential race, Ralph Nader, US Politics | Tagged: Job Opportunity, Ralph Nader, unreasonable man | 1 Comment »
Posted on January 30, 2008 by iwilder
Green Party Show plays every Friday at 530 pm on Woodbury Cable (ENassau/WSuffolk) Channel 20 Fri 2/1/08 The PeaceSmiths Presidential Forum Fri 2/8/08 Holley Anderson performing at the Babylon Green Party Holiday Party at Pisces Cafe, Babylon. (plus photos & single video) Fri 2/15/08 The 2007 Welcome to Boog City festival at Cake Shop, Manhattan.
Filed under: Green Party Websites, Holidays, Long Island Music, media, Peace, Political Websites, presidential race, Recommended Music, Recommended Poetry, video | Tagged: boog, cable access, eastern nassua county, Holley Anderson, peacesmiths, Suffolk County | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 30, 2008 by iwilder
Kucinich out. Edwards out. Ralph Nader in. Ralph Nader announced his presidential exploratory committee today. More info here at the Nader Explore site. More news to follow here at the wilderside. Short video of Ralph Nader’s vision for third parties: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WvANr-P8EE] Related posts: Ralph Nader’s intentions with the Green Party/Democracy Now! Nader Exploratory seeking temps […]
Filed under: Political Websites, president, presidential race, Ralph Nader, US Politics | Tagged: Nader, Ralph Nader | 2 Comments »
Posted on January 30, 2008 by iwilder
from SOA Watch: “I crossed the line at WHINSEC and prayed on the grounds to bring attention to the teaching of torture and assassination. When enough people learn the truth about this school and act to end these practices, the healing can begin.” – Diane Lopez-Hughes, one of the SOAW 11 The Eleven courageous souls […]
Filed under: activism, social & economic justice, To Study Up On Nonviolence | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 30, 2008 by iwilder
Sundays: February 3 at 6 pm Restaurant Outing: Curry Club All You Can Eat Vegan Buffet Rt. 25A East of Nicholls Road in Setauket Join Club Veg for an all you can eat buffet of the delicious flavors of India. If less than 40 people, we will be served family style, at the table. $18.00 […]
Filed under: events, Food, More Events Calendars, vegetarian | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 30, 2008 by iwilder
Lisa Fishbein passed away on January 29, 2008. More information is at the PeaceSmiths website: www.peacesmiths.org. Lisa Fishbein is the 4th from the left. This photo is from several years ago at the benefit concert for PeaceSmiths Coordinator Susan June Blake.
Filed under: local, Peace | Tagged: Lisa Fishbein | 2 Comments »
Posted on January 29, 2008 by iwilder
Here at Co-op America, we’re working hard to heal the climate by transitioning our electricity mix away from its heavy emphasis on coal-fired power. In 2007, you helped us stop fifteen new coal plants, tell the financiers of major coal projects to stop funding coal, and persuade mutual funds to support shareholder efforts to mitigate […]
Filed under: Action Alert!, activism, Global Warming, sustainability, sustainable | 1 Comment »