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Tuesday September 04, 2007 · 10:31 AM PDT

2007/09/04 · 10:31

Remember back in August when the Protect America Act passed Congress?

From the Truthout story:

Michelle Richardson, Legislative Consultant for the ACLU in Washington, D.C., said that legislation left many issues unresolved and open to interpretation by the Bush administration. "The FISA bill is an absolute embarrassment. The idea that Congress would pass legislation, in this day and age, that would allow the government to spy on Americans with out any independent review from the courts or Congress is unbelievable."

In an effort to encourage Congress to reconsider any embarrassing support for the continuation of this tragic piece of legislation, the Backbone Campaign will be delivering spineless citations to the 31 "Blue Dog Dems" on Wednesday afternoon.

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Saturday August 04, 2007 · 6:17 AM PDT

2007/08/04 · 06:17

[cross-posted at the Democracy Cell Project]

It's the dog days of August and everyone, except the troops, of course, is lying back and sipping the 2007 recess refreshers. Here is our own version of 2007's summer drink recipes:

ImPEACHment Fizz: Our friend Diane from the Backbone Campaign handed out peaches at a progressive fundraiser the other night, inspiring this suggested combo:

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Tuesday July 17, 2007 · 12:40 PM PDT

2007/07/17 · 12:40

The first piece of paper that grabs my attention is a booklet of case studies: Lynnette Swartz, whose husband Rob died from lung cancer, a period during which they lost their home and their savings. Bettye and Leon Pulley both have type 2 diabetes, as does their daughter. Due to medical costs, they have a bad credit rating and now, they need a new roof. Christine Masson was in a car accident and now her debt is over the top and she cannot afford a necessary operation--nor the time off work.

And so on. Pages after pages of stories of folks who are employed, working hard, insured, and in debt so deep they are facing bankruptcy.

Tim Carpenter of PDA cares about this issue. Do you know how hard he works on progressive issues?

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Thursday June 21, 2007 · 11:20 AM PDT

2007/06/21 · 11:20

Mobile is a sultry place, friendly but languid spot along the Gulf, with antebellum houses and great shrimp. I'm here for a dance conference, but President Bush is stopping off here today, and so we just had to come on down to share some feelings with him. Bush is here for a fundraiser for Jeff Sessions. It's $1000 a plate. So the local guys have a message to kick things off:

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Thursday June 14, 2007 · 1:29 PM PDT

2007/06/14 · 13:29

On the way over to the Hart Building we ran into Medea Benjamin, who informed us that Senator Lieberman's office had cancelled the meeting. After much negotitation, wherein it was determined that the Senator's office was making a decision based on a Code Pink blog entry from three days ago, another request for a meeting was generated.

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Tuesday June 12, 2007 · 5:07 AM PDT

2007/06/12 · 05:07

[crossposted at Democracy Cell Project and After Downing Street]

I was nominated for an award named after Maria Leavey this year. I didn’t win, but that’s OK, because in reading about Maria, I recognized aspects of so many of the women (and some men) who work day after day to make a difference, including the lack of resources and reduced circumstances under which they toil.

So I made a video. It's called "What Would Maria Do?" I made it because I want you to know about the women who create, write, speak, march, and who make a difference, no matter how small, and who inspire me to keep on keeping on.

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Tuesday May 08, 2007 · 10:07 AM PDT

2007/05/08 · 10:07

(Originally posted at the Democracy Cell Project)

First of all, watching this video will upset you. You have to log in and state that you are over 18 to see it, but even then, be prepared for some strong reactions:

Then read the comments posted below the video on the YouTube site, because the comments and the contents of that video pretty much define the range of what we, as responsible citizens, have to understand and reconcile.

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Wednesday April 25, 2007 · 9:08 AM PDT

2007/04/25 · 09:08

David Swanson is introducing John Nichols, who will host this brief event. Cong. Kucinich is on his way, and we are hoping for a photo op of The good Rep. standing next to Dana Milbank (WaPo snark, who mentions DK's height every chance he gets, altho' DK may tower over Milbank).

Cindy Sheehan, Bob Fertik, Tina Richards, Gael Murphy, Medea Benjamin and many others are here.

In fact this gathering is a reunion for the HipHop tour; we have Vets for Peace as well.

Courage, patriots, the Republic is in danger," John Nichols opens...

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Sunday April 01, 2007 · 8:08 AM PDT

2007/04/01 · 08:08

(Some of you know I generally blog at what Michelle Malkin has described as the "far-left" Democracy Cell Project. The DCP is a small community of grownups--thoughtful researchers and writers who inform each other. Today's thread header, by DCP blog editor Rick Albertson, touched me so deeply I told him I would repost it here, for all to see. Thank you Rick, and thank you, Congressman John Lewis).

What is "The Beloved Community" and why should we care? John Lewis wants you to know the answer.

First, the official explanation:

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Thursday March 22, 2007 · 12:18 PM PDT

2007/03/22 · 12:18

Maxine Waters on the phone now:

Synopsis of the bill: Supplemental includes some language that would require the President to provide appropriate support for troops.

The Blue Dogs insisted President should be able to waive the Murtha provisions (adequate supplies and leave time between deployments and adequate training).

Kwamme Anderson, Maxine Waters LA, and Mike Hersh, with flowers for Maxine

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Thursday March 15, 2007 · 12:51 PM PDT

2007/03/15 · 12:51

I've been talking with Tina for a few weeks now, off and on, and we decided it might be helpful to share some of our conversations with all of you, and even give you a chance to ask her some of your own.

I invited my husband, Richard Bell to join us, because he has worked inside "official Washington" for over twenty years. I think that what he has to offer, as perspective on how things work on the inside, might be helpful to all of us.

My own purpose here is educational; for myself as well as for you, the readers and participants. I have been emotionally invested in both ending this horrible war and in supporting those in Congress who are doing their level best to do the same.

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Tuesday March 13, 2007 · 6:32 AM PDT

2007/03/13 · 06:32

The mood is different this year, perhaps even jubilant. The arts warriors remind ourselves that support for arts and arts education is bipartisan, but the Congress itself has shifted from a culture of somewhat suspicious meanness to one of more considered generosity, and that feels, if nothing else, innovative.

I am here with 35 college students, dancers all. It will be an exhausting day for them, but it is beginning with inspiring talks and performances, and I know from past years that, for some of them, today will change their lives. They will find their voices and their passion. Their feet will hurt and maybe even their heads, but they will understand how Congress works and why they have to vote. Some of them will have their futures swim into focus.

Dance Warriors, last year

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