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Long Island Wins :: Long Island Clergy Call for Immigration Reform in the Wake of the Death of Marcelo Lucero
Posted on January 25, 2009 by iwilder
Cynthia McKinney: What is Dignity? video
Posted on January 24, 2009 by iwilder
LICSN: Act Now to Stop LI Transit Cuts
Posted on January 24, 2009 by iwilder
Transportation presents Long Island with challenging and difficult choices in coming years. But expanding public transit is a regional necessity and cannot occur if ticket fares continually increase, especially when gas prices are decreasing. Many cannot afford these rate increases. From Vision Long Island – Act Now to Stop LI Transit Cuts Take action to […]
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For ongoing coverage of the US attacks on Pakistan, consider Common Dreams
Posted on January 24, 2009 by iwilder
Common Dreams is an excellent, progressive new source. While they sometimes lean towards duopoly politics, they have occasionally written about and published greens. At a time of impending war, Common Dreams is a good source for news with a progressive and international perspective. They have already started excellent coverage of the situation in Pakistan. One […]
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LICSN: Upcoming Calendar of Events, February 2009
Posted on January 23, 2009 by iwilder
February 5. 4 pm to 6 pm. National Teach in on Global Warming at C.W. Post. LOCATION: Pioneer Room, Hillwood Commons , C.W. Post, Brookville , NY . Introduction by Dr. Scott Carlin. Presentations: ECOART. Introduction by Dr. Rachael Baum (invited). Environmental artists work with, on, and for, the environment. Leading ecoartists discuss their work […]
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Protect Public Transportation: Advocate for the West Hempstead LIRR Branch
Posted on January 23, 2009 by iwilder
Update: The public hearing on this matter was recently held. Many members of the public and many organizations came out to demand keeping weekend service, and to point out that what is truly needed is EXPANDED service on this line. The hearing results make take months to come out. For now, please consider helping by: […]
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Ballot Access News: List of Election Law Bills introduced in Congress
Posted on January 23, 2009 by iwilder
KW: Please go to Ballot Access News for the full list. They always have excellent coverage. This post is no exception. (excerpt from) Ballot Access News Election Law Bills Introduced in Congress January 22nd, 2009 As noted earlier, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson earlier this month introduced SJR 4, a proposed constitutional amendment to elect the […]
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Kirsten Gillibrand to fill Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat, aide says — Newsday.com
Posted on January 23, 2009 by iwilder
As of a Friday evening AP story, it is official: Governor David Paterson has officially appointed Kirsten Gillibrand as Senator from NY. (That means that Paterson did not appoint: Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, Congressman Steve Israel (who took Governor Paterson on a trip to Iraq), Carolyn Kennedy, or longshot choice County Executive Thomas Suozzi…) Kirsten […]
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Long Island Bus using new battery technology — Newsday.com
Posted on January 23, 2009 by iwilder
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Rosa Clemente, 2008 Green candidate for Vice President, announces ‘Path of Most Resistance’ speaking tour
Posted on January 23, 2009 by iwilder
Rosa Clemente, the Green Party’s 2008 candidate for Vice President of the United States, has announced a national speaking tour with a focus on Hip Hop conferences, symposiums, town hall meetings, and many other public events, as well as Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and Latino Heritage Month. “The ‘The Path of Most Resistance […]
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Amnesty International team talks to Gaza survivors
Posted on January 22, 2009 by iwilder
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