Just weeks ago, the Bush administration proposed radical changes to the Endangered Species Act that could severely harm wildlife that is already pushed to the brink of extinction. The Bush administration has opened a 30-day comment period for its proposal, so please take action and submit a comment to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before September 15.
I just submitted comments to protect the ESA. You can too: http:action.sierraclub.org/ESA
It’s only getting worse for working families as the cost of everything from gas to groceries keeps going up. That’s why I signed a petition supporting the Employee Free Choice Act, which would help level the playing field by making it easier for workers to join unions.
The goal is one million signatures. Will you take a moment to sign, and pass this along? Go to: http://freechoiceact.org/araw
From http://www.jeffmerkley.com/trail/2008/08/jeff_merkley_speaking_at_the_d.php
From The Oregonian 08.22.08:
A Portland venture capitalist who specializes in green energy investments has been given a coveted primetime speaking slot at next week's Democratic National Convention.
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/08/portland_energy_entrepreneur_g.html
Can you imagine living in a place where birth control is considered an "abortion" and health insurers won't cover it? Where even rape victims are denied emergency contraception?
I just signed a message to Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, whose department is considering this rule change, telling him: "Contraception is NOT abortion." Can you add your voice to this cause? Click here to sign the message: http://pol.moveon.org/contraception/?r_by=13468-9214852-E877iKx&rc=confemail
America's landmark law protecting endangered species is under attack and we need your help. Late yesterday, news broke that the Bush administration has drafted proposed new rules to dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. We need your help to fight back. Add your voice to the chorus of opposition to this outrageous proposal.
http://action.edf.org/campaign/esa_action
Dear Mr. Halperin,
Have you read the latest study by George Mason University's Center for Media and Public Affairs? The link is provided at the end of this for your convenience.
The study results oppose the views that you expressed on MSNBC. In fact, the study shows that ABC, NBC and CBS have been tougher on Obama than on John McCain during the general election campaign. Statements about Obama were 72% negative, compared with 57% for McCain.
Further, the study indicates that much of Senator John McCain's confusion on issues and mistaken facts have gone unreported by the media. Examples of this selective reporting includes Senator McCain calling Social Security a "disgrace", referencing Czechoslovakia as a country in existence and discussing the "Iraq-Pakistan border" another obvious error.
In my opinion, these are examples of "imbalanced" and "unfair" coverage. I believe continuing to screen out factual reporting about Senator McCain's confusion and errors is a true disservice to the general election.
I respectfully ask you to consider reading the study. With facts in hand, it should illuminate to you that inaccurately reporting about a false pro-Obama media slant feeds this right-wing belief and both your readers and the general election deserve better.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Ordway
Portland, Oregon
"In study, evidence of liberal-bias bias," Los Angeles Times, July 27, 2008
http://tinyurl.com/6lbhjw
http://www.edf.org/article.cfm?contentID=8161
Friends, please visit this link to the EDF list of 10 facts about transportation costs. There are no silver bullets, but more drilling and dependence on petroleum products are not solutions.
I read Senator Barak Obama's 2002 Remarks Against Going to War with Iraq; and I re-read it several times. I am struck that his comments were made nearly 6 years ago yet the content of this speech is still relevant. Senator Barack's response to this war "a rash war" speaks to me still today.
"Let's fight to wean ourselves off Middle East oil, through an energy policy that doesn't simply serve the interests of Exxon and Mobil. Those are the battles that we need to fight. Those are the battles that we willingly join. The battles against ignorance and intolerance. Corruption and greed. Poverty and despair."
Thank you Brenda for putting this event together to encourage everyone to read this speech. I encourage everyone to participate in "100 Speeches in 100 Days"
http://news.opb.org/article/2660-presidential-campaigns-gear-oregon/
According to the report cited "John McCain's campaign says it will stake its flag this week - when the campaign's state headquarters is scheduled to open in Oregon City."
Please attend the Oregon City Grand Opening and sign up at the link below!
Oregon City Grand Opening!
Time: Thursday, July 24 at 7:00 PM - 2 hours
Location: Oregon City Headquarters 611 Main Street Oregon City, OR 97045
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/44mqg
