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WBAI Election Results (99.5 FM peace and justice radio)

Posted on December 15, 2009 by kwilder

WBAI is part of the national network of Pacifica Radio stations. Broadcasting from New York City, it reaches a wide ranging area, including parts of New Jersey and Long Island. WBAI 99.5FM is community radio dedicated to peace and justice. The station recently held an election. Winners below. Details at read more. The newly elected/re-elected […]

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A People’s History: A little bit of truth on the ol’ TV

Posted on December 11, 2009 by kwilder

Sent to me by a longtime PeaceSmithie… HOWARD ZINN’S “THE PEOPLE SPEAK”: ON THE HISTORY CHANNEL, DECEMBER 13TH, SUNDAY. NOT TO BE MISSED!  SPREAD THE WORD! from Huffington Post The People Speak: When Television Makes History By Dave Zirin On December 13th, a date I’ve basically had tattooed on my arm like the guy from […]

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High School rankings

Posted on December 10, 2009 by iwilder

KW: The big education news is a list of top high schools by US News & World Reports. It is interesting to look at what kind of schools won (many are specific and/or mission-oriented.) Also, to see the US News & World Reports rankings of all states in regards to high school education. And, if […]

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Georgia Green Party Set to Contest 2010 Elections on Issue of Black Mass Incarceration

Posted on December 4, 2009 by iwilder

At a recent strategic planning retreat in Dublin Georgia, members of the Georgia Green Party’s state committee agreed in principal to make challenging public policies which have created Black Mass Incarceration, a focus of its 2010 candidate recruitment efforts. Bruce Dixon, an incoming member of the Georgia Party’s state committee wrote four years ago in […]

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In CT: Green Party panel to ask “You call that health care reform?”

Posted on November 30, 2009 by kwilder

From a Green Party of Connecticut press release: CT Green Party will host panel on Health Care Reform: Sharp Critique of HR 3962 Brings Focus to Single Payer The Connecticut Green Party will hold  a panel discussion in Middletown,CT on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 explaining the weaknesses of the legislation that recently passed the House […]

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Thanksgiving meal (and afternoon food share) in Long Island

Posted on November 26, 2009 by kwilder

-Thanksgiving Lunch in Farmingville Thursday, November 26th at 11am Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=346896860432 -Farmingville Food Share Thursday, November 26th at 6:30pm __________________________________________ The list of events and ways to help as described below is not all-inclusive. Please go to the Long Island Food Not Bombs website for more information and ways that you can donate […]

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Democrats and Republicans are both anti-choice: Vote Green Party

Posted on November 16, 2009 by iwilder

Greens blast the anti-choice Stupak Amendment in the Democrats’ health care bill, predict voter anger and defections from the Democratic Party over the amendment Green Party leaders today called the Stupak Amendment in the recently passed US House bill on health care reform a disaster for women’s reproductive rights and a betrayal of the Democrats’ […]

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Fort Hood has enough victims already: Opinion piece at Guardian UK

Posted on November 6, 2009 by kwilder

KW: First, sending out good wishes and strength to the wounded victims, and hope they may recover. Also, condolences to the families who lost loved ones. I found an excellent story at the Guardian UK exploring the possible motivations of the shooter. And, trying to make sure that the incident does not wrongly result in […]

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Reflecting back on Columbus Day in America

Posted on October 16, 2009 by kwilder

KW: I receive regular announcements about human rights issues and events from Saul Linares. His latest is a photo with comments (He sent in Spanish. I added a rough English translation): Hombres Invisibles… Los Jornaleros Alcanza a distinguir esta foto? Serán…hombres invisibles? Esta foto fue tomada el lunes 12 de octubre de 2009, el Día […]

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In Long Island: The Permibus is coming to town with workshops and classes and magic activism

Posted on October 7, 2009 by kwilder

October 10th through the 13th, the Permibus will be in Long Island in the St. James area. For details or to sign up for a class, please call 406-721-8427, or give an e-mail to the crew — Megan, Stan and Delyla — at skillsmc at gmail dot com. Amazing Schedule Gatherings and workshops at the […]

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Fri. Oct 16th: Memorial events for labor activist/musician Julius Margolin

Posted on October 3, 2009 by kwilder

Friday, October 16 at 5 PM in New York City – A one-hour memorial service for Julius Margolin, Local 1199’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium, 310 W. 43rd Street in Manhattan. One block from Port Authority/42nd Street subway station. Open to all. Includes an open mike for sharing. Friday, October 16 at 8 PM in […]

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Patchogue-Medford seniors win battle with school board

Posted on October 1, 2009 by kwilder

KW: One victory for providing fair and useful public education. BOCES is a cooperative system of local school districts which is supposed to help them pool resources to offer programs that individual schools might not be able to provide themselves. (There are good and bad points to the BOCES system. But, it has many important […]

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Alert: Need healing, conflict resolution and community reflection at North Babylon High School

Posted on October 1, 2009 by kwilder

KW: There are many angles to look at the recent news at North Babylon High School: A teenager who attends North Babylon High School was injured when a pipe bomb he was creating at his home blew up. The teenager is reported to have material related to the Columbine incident at his home. And, now, […]

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Mixed Blessings: Rev Billy in AP coverage of Pittsburgh G-20 protests

Posted on September 24, 2009 by kwilder

KW: The AP Story has a certain bias towards the status quo. The article paints an unflattering portrait of the anarchists. But, at least it blames “a small group” or anarchists of throwing things, rather than the hundreds of other protesters. (But, just another divide and conquer tactic?) Also, the story mentioned Reverend Billy Talen, […]

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