Day 805 of a Romney Presidency
I can hardly get up. Ugh, I hate being this sick. Wish I could see a doctor, but the nearest emergency room is maybe 50-60 miles away. All the ones that were closer had to shut down. Anyway, they...
View ArticleUpdate on Malala in Pakistan
Hi, well, this isn't a diary as much as a reprint from the unitewomen.org site. And I have to be off and about, so I won't be minding the diary. But I wanted to share this, hopefully, wonderful news...
View ArticleRepeal the EM law in Michigan
Hi, I know I am preaching to the choir here on the Kos, but I want to encourage volunteers, donations and maybe some additional letters to the editor. Below is a copy of a letter I sent to a number of...
View ArticleHelp GOTV to OH and VA
Hi all, ran across these two opportunities to help GOTV. One is info from the Cincinnati area where they could use help. The other is a road trip from NY to help VA. Please pass these along in any...
View ArticleMisleading robo-calls in Michigan re Prop 2
This isn't really a diary so much as a heads up about Prop 2 in Michigan. From the Ann Arbor Education Association. Please pass this information along to any Michiganders."We’re getting reports from...
View ArticleGOTV Links...Let's do this.
It's crunch time. I don't have to tell anyone what is at stake here. Below are the GOTV links.I want to make a couple of important notes. If you want to call on behalf of the President, if you are...
View ArticleGOTV links: Down to the wire.
It's crunch time. I don't have to tell anyone what is at stake here. Below are the GOTV links.I also want to make a couple of important notes. If you want to call on behalf of the President,...
View ArticleWalmart Black Friday Boycott Supporters
Please list below in the comments any links to actions people can take in their area to support the Black Friday Walmart strike. There is already one for Chicago, which I have posted below. I will...
View ArticleTeatopia, or Life after Secession
I actually wrote this a couple of years ago. Kind of figured it might be appropriate given all the "we're leaving, really we are, any minute now" talk. WELCOME TO TEATOPIA/cWecome to our...
View ArticleHelp stop RTW in Michigan
Like many people, I was shocked that Michigan failed to pass the protect our jobs initiative. And, now, of course there is considerable concern in the State about the possibility of rtw legislation...
View ArticleSave Michigan Public Schools, Help deliver petitions tomorrow
Sign-on started a petition opposing the bills that could turn Michigan Public Schools over to private profiteers. As of yesterday, almost 13,000 signatures had been gathered.Tomorrow, December 4th,...
View ArticleMichigan Charter School Forms a Union
Well this is really good news. Please pass it along to any Michiganders."Educators and parents at Cesar Chavez Academy, a Southwest Detroit charter school, are organizing to improve their school...
View ArticleNationwide Rallies against the Keystone
I want to thank and applaud all the dedicated and concerned bloggers and activists who are standing up against the Keystone. I am sure the event in DC will be very inspiring. But, of course, not all...
View ArticleEarth Hour March 23rd
I am inspired and thankful for all the activists, blogger and supporters of the Climate change rally this past weekend.Earth hour is something pretty much everyone can easily participate in. To explain...
View ArticleEarth Hour this weekend, March 23rd.
It will take place at 8:30 PM Saturday your local time. More information at this link: http://www.earthhour.org/And yes, turning the lights off for an hour is a very small thing. But Earth Hour has...
View ArticleEarth Hour Tonight. 8:30 local time
As noted in the title, it will take place at 8:30 PM tonight your local time. More information at this link: http://www.earthhour.org/And yes, turning the lights off for an hour is a very small thing....
View ArticleI am fasting today
In support of the Pelican Bay hunger strikers. I believe that extended solitary confinement is cruel and unusual punishment and this is what I choose to do to help end that. I called the Governor's...
View ArticleJoin Lizz Winstead and friends in a telethon to support Texas Women
On Monday, the 18th from 7 to 10 PM EST.She will be joined, among others, by Sarah Silverman, John Fugelsang, ManaboutTown and many others to raise funds for the Lilith Fund For Reproductive Equity,...
View ArticleGOTV: Eclectablog tells us how it's done
As we all know, turnout is crucial this fall. We cannot afford another 2010 and we absolutely cannot afford to have the Senate dominated by Republicans. So, this is the first diary in a series to...
View ArticleDeadline Monday to vote for Triciawyse and Horace Boothroyd, III for Netroots...
If you haven't voted already, please consider voting for Horace Boothroyd, III, who is a stellar contributor to the Kos. Paul Wagner, known as ZenBassoon is also on the list so he would appreciate your...
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