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Public Hearing on LNG off Long Beach 9/9/09

Posted on August 28, 2009 by iwilder

If you opposed BROADWATER, READ THIS:

There is a public hearing on September 9 at 4:00 p.m. at SUNY Farmingdale regarding the Draft 2009 Energy Plan for NY, which includes LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) terminals off the shores of Long Beach(http://www.nysenergyplan.com/index.html). We need to act fast and strong to make sure LNG is denounced in the final Plan as a terrible energy choice for NY. We have a very short window to effectively inform Long Island about this LNG island. We need your help in planning what action we should take in preparation for this hearing.

LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) ISLAND

Atlantic Sea Island Group’s “Safe Harbor Energy” project is a proposal to build a 60 acre island 13.5 miles off the shores of Long Beach and 23 miles outside the entrance to New York Harbor . This island will encompass 116 acres of the ocean’s floor on the Cholera Bank and will be constructed upward in a pyramid-like land mass in approximately 60-70 feet deep federal waters.

It will sit approximately 30 feet above sea level. The purpose of this island is to serve as a depot for imported liquefied natural gas (LNG). The process involves liquefying natural gas so that 600 times the amount of gas can be shipped in tankers to this island depot. The LNG will be re-gasified and then piped to an existing pipe that is already bringing natural gas from New Jersey to Long Island . A pipeline will need to be laid 12.8 miles, four feet below the ocean’s floor to reach the existing pipeline. Read more »

Filed under: Action Alert!, activism, economy, energy, Environment, Global Warming, green, local, long island, Long Island Politics, nature, New York State Politics, News, Nonprofit Orgs, politics, progressive politics, Solar, sustainability, sustainable | Tagged: Environment, Liquid Natural Gas, lng, long beach, long island | 6 Comments »

Dylan follows Easy Anthems: Release Charity Christmas album

Posted on August 27, 2009 by iwilder

[Easy Anthems did a similar thing last year. Coincidence? I think not. -IW]

Dear Friends,

We at Columbia Records are happy to announce the October 13 release of Bob Dylan’s brand new album of holiday songs, Christmas In The Heart.

Christmas In The Heart will be the 47th album from Bob Dylan, and follows his worldwide chart-topping Together Through Life, released earlier this year. Songs performed by Dylan on this new album include, “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Little Drummer Boy” and “Must Be Santa.”

All of Bob Dylan’s U.S. royalties from sales of these recordings will be donated to Feeding America, guaranteeing that more than four million meals will be provided to more than 1.4 million people in need in this country during this year’s holiday season. Bob Dylan is also donating all of his future U.S. royalties from this album to Feeding America in perpetuity.

Additionally, Bob Dylan is partnering with two international charities to provide meals during the holidays for millions in need in the United Kingdom and the developing world, and will be donating all of his future international royalties from Christmas In The Heart to those organizations in perpetuity. Details regarding the international partnerships will be announced next week. Read more »

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ACLU Charges Unconstitutional Arkansas Rule Illegally Bars Green Party From Ballot

Posted on August 27, 2009 by iwilder

The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Arkansas filed a lawsuit today in a federal court in Arkansas challenging Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels’ decertification of the Green Party of Arkansas as a political party. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Arkansas voters and the Green Party, charges that the decision violates state law and the free speech rights of third parties.

“The First Amendment protects not only the right of third parties to compete in the political arena but also the right of individual voters to support the candidates who best reflect their political views,” said Bryan Sells, a senior staff attorney with the ACLU Voting Rights Project. “A lot of voters are dissatisfied with the choices offered by the major parties, and Secretary Daniels’ decision means that the voters of Arkansas could have even fewer choices on the ballot when they go to the polls in the next election.”

Daniels decertified the Green Party under a state law requiring a political party’s candidates to earn at least three percent of the total votes cast in gubernatorial or presidential elections in order to retain access to the ballot in the next election cycle.

In the 2008 election, the Green Party’s candidates received hundreds of thousands of votes, far surpassing the three percent threshold. Green Party candidate Richard Carroll won a seat in the State House of Representatives, and several other Green Party candidates for the U.S. House and Senate earned over 20 percent of the vote. Daniels nonetheless decertified the Green Party because its candidate for president, Cynthia McKinney, did not earn more than three percent of the vote in the presidential race. Read more »

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IL Green Party Challenges Guv Quinn’s Action on “Protect Incumbents Act”

Posted on August 27, 2009 by iwilder

Green Party leaders have sharply questioned Gov. Pat Quinn’s action regarding House Bill 723. HB723 adds additional hurdles to candidates who are “slated” onto to the general election ballot. On Tuesday, Quinn issued an amendatory veto, inserting language that would place a non-binding public question on the February 2 ballot regarding ethics
standards for public officials, but making no other changes to the bill.

The text that Quinn has added is not in and of itself being called to question, but Quinn’s unusual use of the amendatory veto and praise of the legislature’s language in HB723 deeply trouble Greens. In issuing his amendatory veto Quinn called the bill “an important measure that will help ensure ethical conduct and transparency.

Bob Mueller, candidate for State Representative, 47th district (Westmont), believes that Quinn’s action belies his true priorities. “Pat Quinn seems to think it is okay to lay off state workers in these hard times, and then turn around and give the corrupt, dysfunctional state legislature even more job security,” said Mueller. “The amendatory veto may be intended to bolster Pat Quinn’s image as a reformer, but it actually completely undermines it.”

Jeremy Karpen

“By stifling competition and shutting voters out of the process, Democrats continue to prove that they don’t deserve power,” said Jeremy Karpen, candidate for State Representative, 39th District, (Chicago/Logan Square), who officially kicked off his campaign earlier this week. “The more voters find out about the Green Party, the more they stand with us.”This bill has nothing to do with transparency or ethics. The bill is all about making life easier on incumbents, something Quinn should be opposing on principle. Instead he’s decided to play games with democracy. Slating is a process by which a party committee can nominate a candidate for a given office after a primary election in which no candidates ran for that office. Slating has been used frequently by all three established parties, including the Green Party, for numerous offices from Congress to County Board. Read more »

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Alex White asking for support in Green Party Rochester Mayor bid

Posted on August 27, 2009 by iwilder

Duffy challenger asking neighbors for support

Alex White, a Green Party candidate for Rochester mayor, will begin a door-to-door campaign this evening, asking city residents to demand the Democratic Party drop its challenges to his petitions to run for office. . . . White’s campaign Web site may be seen at www.AlexWhite2009.com.

Read entire article.

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Amy Goodman: Who Is Obama Playing Ball With?

Posted on August 27, 2009 by iwilder

from TruthDig:

It looked like it was business as usual for President Barack Obama on the first day of his Martha’s Vineyard vacation, as he spent five hours golfing with Robert Wolf, president of UBS Investment Bank and chairman and CEO of UBS Group Americas. Wolf, an early financial backer of Obama’s presidential campaign, raised $250,000 for him back in 2006, and in February was appointed by the president to the White House’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board. Economic recovery for whom?

Read entire article.

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Suffolk County Board of Elections needs help…

Posted on August 27, 2009 by iwilder

Kimberly writes:

Just two of the many, big problems at the Suffolk County Board of Elections:

1. As of 2009, the workers do not know their stuff and give out wrong information. Read more »

Filed under: 3rd party, Ballot issues, elections, grassroots democracy, local, long island, Long Island Politics, New York State Politics, News, politics, progressive politics, rants, third party | Tagged: board of elections, BOE, candidates, petitions, Suffolk County, Suffolk County Board of Elections, third parties | 4 Comments »

Nirvana co-founder Krist Novoselic: The Power of a Solitary Vote…

Posted on August 27, 2009 by iwilder

Krist Novoselic, a founding member of Nirvana, is now an electoral activist (see video below), and Democratic Chairperson. He is also a member of the Grange. Krist has his own opinions about the “Top-Two” voting system in Washington State, and the part of the system that allows any person to list any party as their preference on the ballot. There is a blog post that explains it a bit: here. Also, thanks to Ballot Access News for the lead on the new commentary by Novoselic.

(excerpt from) The Seattle Weekly
The Power of a Solitary Vote, The Power of an Individual Voice
By Krist Novoselic / Tuesday, Aug. 25 2009

Last July, I filed for public office to protest Washington State’s new election law (generally known as the “top-two primary system”). Even though I’m the chair of my County’s Democratic Party, and I have many friends in the Republican Party, the stunt wasn’t about those two organizations, per se. My point is the law infringes upon the fundamental right to free association. Read more »

Filed under: 3rd party, activism, Ballot issues, elections, grassroots democracy, News, politics, progressive politics, third party, US Politics | Tagged: Constituational, Constitutional Law, election law, Free Association, Krist Novoselic, Nirvana, Right of Free Association, Top-Two, Washington | Leave a Comment »

Long Island Musicians Pay Tribute to Harry Chapin 8/31/09

Posted on August 27, 2009 by iwilder

Late Singer-Songwriter-Activist’s Drummer to Join Them

In these tough economic times, hunger is an even greater problem than usual on Long Island , with local food pantries and soup kitchens struggling to keep up with the need.

On Monday evening, August 31, many talented Long Island musical artists will gather at East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park to present a concert and food drive in tribute to the late singer-songwriter and anti-hunger activist Harry Chapin — playing his songs for a cause to which he dedicated himself. As an added bonus, Chapin’s own drummer, Howard Fields, will be sitting in with a number of the acts.

More than 3,000 people have attended the Eisenhower Park concerts during the past four years, according to Markus, who anticipates another good showing this year. Entitled “Just Wild About Harry,” the concert, set to begin at
7:30 p.m., will include 18 covers of Chapin’s story songs, ranging from classics like “Cat’s In the Cradle,” “Taxi” and “WOLD” to lesser-known numbers like “Story of a Life” and “Shooting Star.” In addition to Markus’ folk harmony trio Gathering Time, artists slated to perform include Lucky 13, Doc Butler & JC Cob, Lisa Itts, Josh Joffen, Doug Kwartler, Debra Lynne & Chris Tursi, MediaCrime, Robin Eve, Ed Ryan, Walter Sargent, Russ Seeger, Christine Solemino, Spoonwalk, Judith Zweiman, and members of the Defibrillators & Tornado Alley.

Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the park, which is located off Merrick and Stewart Avenues in East Meadow. The event is scheduled rain or shine, barring lightning storms.

Filed under: Action Alert!, activism, Calendar, events, Food, local, long island, Long Island Music, Long Island Politics, music | Tagged: Eisenhower Park, food pantries, harry chapin, Howard Fields, hunger, Lakeside Stage, long island, Long Island Cares, Long Island Music, stuart markus | 1 Comment »

Glenn Greenwald on CIA Interrogation Probe, Obama and Why the Media Failed on Covering Torture

Posted on August 26, 2009 by iwilder

Glenn Greenwald on CIA Interrogation Probe, Obama and Why the Media Failed on Covering Torture

[Bravo to Demoncracy Now! for calling torture what it is rather than following the corporate media policy, and Obama administration, habit of calling it enhanced interogation.]

Attorney General Eric Holder has opened an inquiry into CIA torture. On Monday, Holder appointed veteran federal prosecutor John Durham to look into whether CIA interrogators and contractors should be charged for the torture and abuse of foreign prisoners. Holder says he ordered the probe in response to a Justice Department recommendation to reopen nearly a dozen prisoner abuse cases that the Bush administration had closed. Holder says he was further influenced by the 2004 CIA report on the prisonersâ torture and abuse, which he released on Monday. We speak with political and legal blogger for Salon.com, Glenn Greenwald.

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LI Green Sheets 8/26/09

Posted on August 26, 2009 by iwilder

The LI Green Sheets is a weekly “Green Events” email service about green events and activities in our region. If your organization or company has an event, class, meeting, seminar or program that you want LI Green’s over 5000 environmental businesspeople, activists, educators email list to know about please fill out this web form or forward information to greensheets@ligreen.com. Include date, time, address, event description, web link and contact information.

Click here to signup for the LI Green Email List.

Please forward this email to anyone that you think might be interested in it.

Green Drinks
Green Drinks are monthly networking events for environmental professionals, educators and others held throughout Long Island. Details at www.ligreen.com/greendrinks or 631-721-1908

Green Drinks Huntington – Thursday, September, 24 @ 5 – 9 PM at the Cinema Arts Center in Huntington. Relax and have some good green fun with others who are passionate about the environment, renewable energy, green jobs, energy efficiency and more.
Coming Soon – North Shore / Gold Coast / Western Nassau County Green Drinks, Nassau County South Shore, Stony Brook Green Drinks, Green Drinks North Fork

LI Green Info

Free Home Energy Audits – LI Green will provide a free home energy study of any home on LI. Sign up at www.ligreen.com/audit.

LI Green Webinars Program – LI Green has started a webinar program on Green business topics. The first one was held recently about New York State energy efficiency grants available for Non Profit corporations and was well attended. We are looking for other presentation topics and would love to hear from you. To propose a webinar program fill out the web form at www.ligreen.com/webinars, send us an email at info@ligreen.com or call 631-721-1908

Energy Audit Training Program – LI Green is presently forming training programs to teach technically savvy people the skills needed to conduct home energy audits. Classes will begin this fall and run for 4 to 6 weeks in evenings. Costs for the program will be very modest. Job opportunities may exist for graduates of this program to work as Community Energy Efficiency Technicians. If you are interested in learning more please send a copy of your resume to auditclass@ligreen.com

Charitable Events

PeaceSmiths Annual Fundraising Concert 2009 – On Saturday, September 12th, PeaceSmiths will hold its annual Fundraising Concert at the First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway(Route110), Amityville, NY. The church is at the southmost end of Route 110 near Merrick Road (Montauk Highway), and is affectionately known as the last church on the left. The evening’s performers include Mark Yodice; Ken “The Rocket” Korb and Lora Kendal; Jeff Curtis; Rich Stein’s “The Counterclockwise Ensemble” and “Easy Anthems.” The night of music and dinner is available for a $25.00 donation. The doors open at 4 p.m. for dinner. The music begins at 5 p.m. Updated information about the event can be found at www.PeaceSmiths.org. PeaceSmiths can be contacted at peacesmiths@yahoo.com or (631) 798-0778. Read more »

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Rev. Billy events 8/26/09

Posted on August 26, 2009 by iwilder

Hello Friends,

Check this out! http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/Billy_Talen__Mayor_New_York.html

The dog days are upon us and summer is winding down but we still have a lot going on this week.

Friday, August 28th 11-2, “2 Train for 2 Terms Whistle Stop Tour”.

Wear red and bring a snack. This is a delightful way to interact with your fellow citizens in the cool of the MTA. Meet at HQ — 250 Lafayette

Friday August 28, Bajao* Out The Vote For a New NYC Mayor! Read more »

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Papa John Kolstad, IRV and Pizza

Posted on August 26, 2009 by kwilder

KW: Below is an article I wrote for Independent Political Report:

While the mainstream news reports on Papa John’s pizza, and its founder’s retrieved Camaro, the political world has been percolating the story about a unique, independent candidate running for Mayor of Minneapolis, who happens to be called “Papa John.” Papa John Kolstad received his nickname as a blues singer. He will be running on the ballot name “Independent Civic Leader”. John Kolstad — and ten of his electoral opponents — will be running under the Instant Runoff system (IRV). While this Papa John has nothing to do with free “Papa John’s Pizza” or Camaros, it just so happens that IRV and proportional voting has been explained to people using the “What topping will people vote for on their pizza?” method. See an example at Fairvote.org: here. Read more »

Filed under: 3rd party, Ballot issues, Election 2009, elections, grassroots democracy, Green Party, News, politics, progressive politics, third party, US Politics | Tagged: Al Flowers, Bill McGaughey, blues, Bob Carney, Christopher Clark, Democratic-Farmer-Labor, Dick Franson, Farheen Hakeem, Green Party, instant runoff, IRV, James Everett, James R. Everett, Joey Lombard, John Charles Wilson, John Kolstad, libertarian, Mayor, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Chief of Police, Minnesota, music, New Dignity Party, Papa John, Papa John Kolstad, pizza, RT Rybak, Socialsit Worker, Tom Fiske, voting | Leave a Comment »

Reverend Billy video on NBC NY TV

Posted on August 26, 2009 by kwilder

KW: If I find a way to post the video directly here, or get a youtube, I will definitely do so.

For now, I have to send you to the link at NBC. (Eeek! Cover your ears for the intro commercial. I got some cancer-laser-thing ad!)

The video is: here.

It is a statement by Reverend Billy Talen, who is running for Mayor of New York City on the Green Party line. Read more »

Filed under: 3rd party, Election 2009, Green Party, local, New York State Politics, News, politics, progressive politics, third party, video | Tagged: Billy Tane, Criminal Justice, Mayor, NYC, Reverend Billy Talen | Leave a Comment »

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