The Cost of the Occupy Movement

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Wednesday October 19, 2011 · 12:45 PM PDT

2011/10/19 · 12:45

In Philadelphia, residents are hearing that the cost to its taxpayers is around $33,000.00 per day for the Occupy Philly movement. These numbers are drawing the ire of some citizens against the occupiers. But where are these figures coming from? I was struck by the juxtaposition of the homeless in Philadelphia, living in close proximity to the Occupy Philly camp area.

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Monday August 01, 2011 · 11:11 AM PDT

2011/08/01 · 11:11

Just a short but important point. In their "No New Taxes", "Reduce the Deficit" frenzy, Repbulicans are indeed raising taxes. As cuts trickle down, local taxes get raised to make up funds lost by the cuts.

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Wednesday September 30, 2009 · 2:41 PM PDT

2009/09/30 · 14:41

I thought it would be helpful to have a printable list of the Congressional Progressive Caucus so you could walk away from your computers while phoning. So I put this together and hope you can print it out.

Lura

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Wednesday September 23, 2009 · 7:06 AM PDT

2009/09/23 · 07:06

It was a powerful Rally in Philadelphia screaming for Health Care and Health Insurance reform. There were moving speakers: several from Organized Labor; Wendell Potter, former Cigna executive and leading insurance company critic; Stacie Ritter, a mother whose twins were denied treatments by Cigna; and the President of the National Physicians Alliance. The Rally was held in front of City Hall and concluded with a march to the Cigna offices. The March to Cigna was exhilarlating at times, and the speakers in front of Cigna's offices were rousing. It was an intense event.

Lura

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Tuesday September 22, 2009 · 7:24 AM PDT

2009/09/22 · 07:24

The Rally in Philadelphia is one of the nation's largest "Big Insurance: Sick of It" rallies:
So join Wendell Potter, former Cigna executive and leading insurance company critic, AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker, Eileen Connelly of SEIU State Council, Wendell Young IV, and Pat Eiding of the PA AFL-CIO as we to fight for reform.

It's time to get off the computer and into the streets. We've seen the Teabaggers. Now, let's make some noise ourselves and participate in today's "Big Insurance: Sick of It" rallies. Many groups have banded together to push hard for Health Care reform. Check Here for Rallies around the Country.

Lura

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Monday September 21, 2009 · 6:27 AM PDT

2009/09/21 · 06:27

It's time to get off the computer and into the streets. We've seen the Teabaggers. Now, let's make some noise ourselves and participate in tomorrow's "Big Insurance: Sick of It" rallies. Many groups have banded together to push hard for Health Care reform. Check Here for Rallies around the Country.

The Rally in Philadelphia is a major event featuring:
Wendell Potter, former Cigna executive and leading insurance company critic; AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker; Eileen Connelly of SEIU State Council; Wendell Young IV and Pat Eiding of the PA AFL-CIO; and Stacie Ritter, mother whose twins were denied by CIGNA.

I'll be there filming the rally and hope to post a follow-up with video clips.

Lura

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Saturday September 19, 2009 · 6:31 AM PDT

2009/09/19 · 06:31

Senators, whether Republican or Democratic, whether Center Right, Right, or Far Right: Do the RIGHT Thing. Be a hero, wage the good fight and then pass an inclusive Public Health Care Option. If you lose your next election, you can leave Congress having made history. But you might be in for a surprise and find that we will support you. Or you can calculate (or miscalculate) your best interest, thinking of your Senate seat rather than the American people. What’s the use in retaining that seat if you have the lives and the livelihoods of millions of Americans on your conscience?

Lura

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Friday January 09, 2009 · 4:11 PM PST

2009/01/09 · 16:11

Opposition to the nomination of Admiral Dennis Blair for Director of National Intelligence.

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Thursday January 31, 2008 · 11:48 AM PST

2008/01/31 · 11:48

My personal journey through politics.

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