tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-317736792011-09-02T08:21:16.691-07:00Promoting Progressive/Liberal Ideals and Change in American Politics.Emily Duffyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07833713930837842483noreply@blogger.comBlogger3171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773679.post-54865029855269166662010-12-05T23:36:00.000-08:002010-12-05T23:55:33.845-08:00

"To put it simply, trickle down economics is a myth with no basis in reality. It is simply an ideology that never was supported by evidence. Right wing conservatives have warned of dire consequences from any attempt to increase taxes on the wealthy ever since the idea was first voiced. From those warnings you would think that the very high rates of taxation on the wealthy starting with FDR’s

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Dear Readers,I apologize for my neglect of this blog. There are two reasons for it. One, I simply burned out on politics after working so hard to help get Obama elected (and the Democrats a majority in Congress) and I've been posting so much on Facebook instead. Alas, the weak-kneed Dems have lost their majority in the House and are on shaky ground in the Senate. Obama has lost his mojo too. So,

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I received the following email from a friend the other day and had to think about it for a bit before knowing how I wanted to respond to his concerns that Obama was not performing as advertised. (Links added to flesh out the conversation.) Hey, Emily!Sorry I haven't written earlier. And it looks like it takes an emergency to make me do so: I am greatly afraid--especially since I now dwell in

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Please share this around!!!

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I ran this article (and added images to it) almost exactly 3 years ago. We've replaced the President and taken back the U.S. Congress, with intelligent human beings (thank the goddess) and yet from the safety of their media enclaves the radical right wing minority continues to spew disinformation about basic human rights. The current issue under attack is of course (again) health care in America.

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As my friend, a family member, a fan of my artwork and/or blog, but mostly as a fellow human being I ask that you take the time to watch this free online full feature film by French director, Yann Arthus-Bertrand. I can't say I've ever been affected by a film this way...especially a documentary.CLICK HERE TO WATCH ON YouTube UNTIL 6/14/09:HOMEFrom the film's website:A hymn for the planetHOME is

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If you are registered for permanent absentee ballot you should probably mail it in today.Here is some advice from the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club a terrific progressive Bay Area group:_______________________________________On May 19th Vote NO! on all the propositionsPROP. 1A – Imposes a permanent spending cap based on a rolling 10- year average of revenues, extends recently approved tax

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Here's how it's done folks:Filmmaker David Silberberg beautifully captured our recent Ocean Beach memorial for Tom Kennedy.R.I.P.per

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Tom Kennedy and wife Haideen Anderson at ArtCar Fest 2008Photo © Emily DuffyI'm not fully able to write here yet about my friend, artist Tom Kennedy, but I do want to at least post this acknowledgement of his sudden departure from our ArtCar community. I'm basically still in shock about his drowning on Easter Sunday so need to process further before I can do a proper dedication to the

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From Think ProgressDuring a radio interview yesterday, corrupt Congressman Don Young (R-AK) expressed his hope that the corrupt former Senator from Alaska, Ted Stevens, might make a run against the corrupt Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin:"Personally I’d like to see him run for governor, and that’s my personal feeling,” Young told the Alaska Public Radio Network on Thursday. “So, we’ll see what

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Obama Hope by Shepard FaireyFrom MoveOn.org (the organization I've been volunteering for over the past 6 years):Want to see what change looks like? Real change?Well, here it is. Last week, President Obama unveiled his budget—his blueprint for America—and it's ambitious, amazing, and unapologetically progressive. As Paul Krugman said, it will set America on a "fundamentally new course."1President

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Human Peace SymbolFrom Artist Kim Ritter, Houston, TX:It is my firm belief that art can act as a bridge towards world peacePeace Expedition’s First Trunk Show“Peace Offerings”Call for Submissions from Around the Globe for Theme “Peace Expedition”Currently I am creating a new art car called the Peace Expedition. An integral part of my mission is to showcase small format 2d and 3d artwork in a

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Brave New Films is collecting foreclosure stories.

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"Fidelity": Don't Divorce... from Courage Campaign on Vimeo.

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From the Sacramento BeeMormon church reveals deeper involvement in Proposition 8By Shane GoldmacherSunday, Feb. 01, 2009The Mormon church has revealed in a campaign filing that the church spent nearly $190,000 to help pass Proposition 8, the November ballot measure that banned gay marriage in California.The disclosure comes amid an investigation by the state's campaign watchdog agency into

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It's Our's Again!

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My fellow progressive activist, Rob Dickinson, sent this out late last night. I found it reflected a lot of what was on my own mind at this auspicious moment in America.Dear friends,Within a few short hours, the national nightmare of the Bush presidency, if you can call it that, will be coming to an ignoble and much awaited end. For eight long years, we've endured assault after assault on our

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TERRIFIC VIDEO AND SONG (Thanks to Erika Nelson for the tip):Watch history unfold before your very eyes on the big screen in both El Cerrito and Oakland:January 20, 2009Parkway Speakeasy Theater and Cerrito Speakeasy TheaterDoors open at: UPDATED!!! 7AM!!!SIGN UP HERE!!!

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More Info

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Duke by Rick McKinneyMy friend Rick McKinney is a terrific writer. He's also a very entertaining fellow and I've enjoyed many trips across the West with him over the past decade. Today, he wrote this on his blog, Paris Hilton Ate My Ferret, and I thought you might appreciate it as much as I did:[With fore and aft excerpts from "Charles Bukowski Screams from the Balcony, Selected Letters 1960-1970

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I want to apologize for not posting more often since the landmark election on November 4th. Believe it or not I'm almost busier now with my MoveOn.org work than I was before the election!?! I'm working on the cool merchandise they've been offering such as posters and stickers designed by graphic artist Shepard Fairey:Which you can order (for a short while longer) HERE.And a new Inauguration tee

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See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

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My Homage To Howard Dean

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Find a protest in your city/stateNot sure where you stand on the issue of gay marriage? Don't think it has anything to do with you? Watch this video commentary by MSNBC's Keith Olbermann and I think you'll understand how this H8teful law (CA's prop 8) hurts everyone, including you:

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Hello Dear Ones,As you may know I've been volunteering at the MoveOn Help Desk for almost 5 years now. I'm hoping that a win for Obama tomorrow will be the result of all these long, difficult years of effort by all of us. To that end I'm forwarding a helpful list of tips about voting tomorrow from MoveOn. Please circulate it far and wide. Many of our friends haven't voted yet and we want to be

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This wicked funny video really spells out the choice we have on November 4th:

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From Director Ron Howard:See more Ron Howard videos at Funny or Die

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Yes folks no matter which candidate wins the November 4th election we are sure to be rid of George W. Bush, the "Worst President Ever". Come January 20, 2009 a new president, one who is guaranteed to be able to form entire sentences, will take up residence in the White House. Glory be and praise the goddess, LET'S CELEBRATE:My friend, comedian Lisa Geduldig, is producing four comedy shows in the

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From the Courage Campaign.Republican VP Candidate Sarah Palin recently tippy-toed into California. Watch this video about her rally in Carson, CA regarding Prop 4 (Abortion Restrictions):Protect the right to choose:

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From Robert Greenwald's Brave New Films:

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This is huge, and most welcome:Details on this important (turning point) endorsement are HERE.

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Here is Republican Representative Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) yesterday appearing on Hardball:And here is the Nation’s (magazine) Katrina Vanden Heuvel responding (and rightly so):

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This is from the hard-working folks at Courage Campaign. Please share it with all your fellow Californians. (Go HERE to print out their entire guide.)PROP 1A: High Speed RailVote YesAuthorizes $10 billion in bonds to begin construction of a 220 MPH train to connect San Francisco to Los Angeles via San Jose and Fresno. Trains will be powered by renewable electricity and create 160,000 jobs over

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Additionally one of my Facebook friends, Daniel Schultz wrote the following yesterday:"For decades, Americans have been told to be afraid of one thing after another.We were told to be afraid of Communists.We were told to be afraid of racial desegregation.We were told to be afraid of angry black men.We were told to be afraid of North Vietnam.We were told to be afraid of hippies.We were told to be

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Democratic Spine ©2008 Emily Duffy Photo by Sibila Savage"It's the Eleventh Hour....these are the last days before the historic presidential election, and there's no better way to inspire yourself to vote than viewing some great political art. Our featured artist, Emily Duffy, has spent the last year creating this show. It is part of a nation-wide exhibit of political art sponsored by Art of

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From Keith Olbermann on Countdown:

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If so, make sure they watch this video. It's AFL-CIO's Richard Trumka talking about racism and voting for Obama.Transcript of the speech is HERE!

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...a message from Michael MooreFriends,Let me cut to the chase. The biggest robbery in the history of this country is taking place as you read this. Though no guns are being used, 300 million hostages are being taken. Make no mistake about it: After stealing a half trillion dollars to line the pockets of their war-profiteering backers for the past five years, after lining the pockets of their

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Yes, they think we're stupid. The current contrived economic meltdown, and it's prescribed antidote both presume that the American people are ignorant cows (no insult to cows intended.) The Bush Administration, in one of it's parting blows, is moving quickly to transfer any remaining community-held national wealth (tax payer money) to their rich friends. They're also taking final steps to "drown

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And he always has:Background on the Keating 5 scandal and McCain's integral part in it.

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Tax Plan Comparison Chart by the Washington Post.My fellow activist E.P. has posted an excellent blog about today's big financial news. Here's an excerpt: As the news broke of the Lehman Brothers meltdown and the rest of the latest financial crisis, John McCain, speaking at a campaign rally in Florida on Monday, angrily declared,“We will never put America in this position again. We will clean up

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From Think Progress:

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This woman must be stopped!ABC Interview 9/11/08 with Sarah Palin, Republican VP nominee:

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This makes my blood boil:The New York Times’ David Kirkpatrick recently noted that McCain “began making his case for invading Iraq to the public more than six months before the White House began to do the same.” The Times reported: While pushing to take on Saddam Hussein, Mr. McCain also made arguments and statements that he may no longer wish to recall. He lauded the war planners he would

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No doubt you too have received some of the emails that are floating around about Republican VP pick Sarah Palin. Most of them have my women friends up-in-arms, (which I actually think is a good thing.) But this piece by Deepak Chopra is the most sensible I've seen yet. He really spells out the reasons why it's so important to keep the McCain/Palin ticket from winning the election. This country,

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Dishonorable Mention - Detail ©2008 Emily Duffy, photo by Sibila SavageI'm pleased to share with you not only my own new political artwork but also that of the Art of Democracy Coalition. I'm proud that my own exhibit at True World Gallery in Joshua Tree, is a part of this international effort. Artists and galleries are working hard to influence the upcoming critical presidential election. We

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Barack Obama has no fear fighting the radical right wing extremists, unlike Democrats of recent years:We need to support him in every way we can, by donating to his campaign, by doing rapid response against lies and smears against him, by voting for him in 59 days, and by making sure everyone we know does the same!

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You should still know what they're doing.From Robert Greenwald at Brave New Films (he asks that you share this with all your contacts):

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And...we've all been inundated with news about Republican VP pick Sarah Palin. She's certainly energized both bases, (her own fundamentalist radical right wingers and the progressives, myself included ARRRGH!) The excellent progressive Think Tank, THINK PROGRESS has a really good list of Palin's "experience" and positions on all the important issues. Please check it out and share it around. It's

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John McCain has voted with George W. Bush 90% of the time in the past 8 years. One would assume that means he agrees with Bush's policies. Not only that, he's skipped voting on dozens of critical bills in the Senate this year. And all the while he running on his record as a so-called "Maverick". Here's the Greatest Hits List (aka the Bush legacy) do we want any of this to continue? Because

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Tonight, like millions of Americans, I witnessed a remarkable and historic moment. Barack Obama, became the first African American to be nominated as a presidential candidate for a major political Party! No matter what you think of politics, of government, or even of this candidate himself, this is an amazing thing. Literally in our lifetimes the seemingly impossible has occurred! Less than 40

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After almost 2 decades since the Republican party's Contract "On" America, and 8 monstrous years of George W. Bush Administration policies, and so Heuculean effort by millions of regular citizens such as myself, it appears the Democratic Party is finally paying attention. That doesn't mean we can sit back and trust them to stay on track pulling the country out of the GOP gutter but it gives a

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Tonight the Democratic Convention started in Denver, Colorado. There were several good speeches (one from Caroline Kennedy and another from ailing Ted Kennedy) but the best speech of the night was delivered by Michelle Obama. She will make a fantastic First Lady for our nation, watch the following video of her speech and see if you don't agree:Part 1Part 2

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Another one of my sculptures for the upcoming exhibit at True World Gallery in Joshua Tree. This exhibit is part of the Art of Democracy nationwide political art exhibit.(Click image for larger view)Midas Touch © 2008 Emily Duffy

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Barack Obama will be making a fundraising stop in San Francisco this Sunday, and Bay Area Democrats will be turning out in large numbers to greet him. If you'd like to be part of the crowd cheering Barack Obama on, please grab your Obama gear and come join us!What: Obama Rally at the Fairmont HotelWhere: Mason Street between Sacramento and California StreetsWhen: Sunday, August 17th from 4:00 to

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Click HERE to see the fascinating scrapbook!What makes this scrapbook even more special is that it was created by a former Hilary Clinton supporter! Please share it around, it's a great way to introduce yourself, and others, to our very unusual and excellent Democratic Presidential candidate!

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About Shepard Fairey (Designer of these original Obama images.)Richard Rodriguez's Flicker Page

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Hope (Barack Obama) by Shepard FaireyFrom MoveOn.org Barack Obama's historic candidacy has sparked an unprecedented artistic outpouring. Now, in partnership with Shepard Fairey and his Obey Giant collective, we're offering a new way for artists—anyone with a pen and paper qualifies—to share their talents and help elect Barack Obama at the same time.It's called Manifest Hope, and it's a new Obama

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Last week John McCain's campaign released the following face-slapping ad against Barack Obama:And Paris Hilton responds:

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From Politico:A new book by the author Ron Suskind claims that the White House ordered the CIA to forge a back-dated, handwritten letter from the head of Iraqi intelligence to Saddam Hussein.Suskind writes in “The Way of the World,” to be published Tuesday, that the alleged forgery – adamantly denied by the White House – was designed to portray a false link between Hussein’s regime and al Qaeda

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I'm pleased to announce that I'm almost finished with the group of sculptures I'll be exhibiting in my first solo show. I'll be premiering the artwork here on the blog first (and in other cyberspace locales) before the "bricks and mortar" show at True World Gallery in Joshua Tree, CA.Here's a preview:(Click on image for larger view)Democratic Spine © 2008 Emily DuffyWood, parchment replica of the

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From Brave New Films:Do Something!

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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced last week that he will sign an Executive Order on Monday slashing the wages of over 200,000 state employees to the bare minimum.Not California's minimum wage of $8 per hour. The federal minimum wage of $6.55.Six dollars and fifty-five cents an hour!!!Imagine trying to pay your bills on $6.55 an hour. Now imagine what will happen to thousands of vital

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Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama has been touring Europe and the Middle East on a fact-finding mission. He has received an overwhelmingly positive response everywhere he has visited. The American Embassy in Basra, Iraq was no different. Watch the reaction from the crowd of military and embassy staffers:

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This important speech is 27 minutes long and worth the time. Please watch it:

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There's nothing like mind-expanding stories about other worlds to help put our own little problems into perspective. Of course what we each do here on Earth is having a huge impact on the planet, but maybe seeing images of what may have been a lush, thriving world in the past will sober enough humans up that we change our behavior. We can always hope.Photo from ReutersThe pictures were captured

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I just received this important email from MoveOn:Three big things happened on Iraq this week. They could mean the beginning of the end of the war.But since the media have mostly ignored them, I wanted to make sure you saw what's going on.Here's the scoop:Iraqis want U.S. Troops out. No one was expecting Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to speak up in favor of withdrawal—after all, he's close

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July 10, 2008Pelosi says House Judiciary may hold hearings on Kucinich impeachment resolutionSpeaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said this morning that the House Judiciary Committee may hold hearings on an impeachment resolution offered by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio).Kucinich is expected to offer a "privileged resolution" this afternoon calling on the House to look at whether President Bush should

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Me & My Bling © 2008 Emily DuffyI just returned from a wonderful weekend in the Northern California coastal town of Point Arena. The town turned 100 this July 4th and they set out to celebrate with unique style. Here are my PHOTOS.Please respect the work of the artists you see here and be sure to credit them when you share their artwork with others. To share your opinion on this or any other post

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Labor Creates All Wealth © 2008 Josh MacPheeLaborFest 2008 starts July 5th and runs until July 31st in the San Francisco Bay Area. This year, LaborFest is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the New Deal and the many projects including the WPA that put millions of people back to work, as well as the 40th anniversary of 1968 and the movements that developed worldwide. Both these events were

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I'm just back from a 10-day trip to the Northwest. I had a great time, showed off my VainVan and the new Candy Home trailer and got to visit lots of friends. You can see my photos HERE. I have a lot of unpacking still to do, and mounds of backlogged work I need to get to so while you wait for me to blog something new please enjoy the following video of two very smart progressives:

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Sometimes we need to remember the many reasons why we fight so hard to make the world a better place. Not only do should we learn from those who've gone before us but we also have a responsibility to teach what we know of the world to those coming up behind us. Art is one of the aspects of humanity that is often overlooked, or undervalued. Yet, for all of human existence we've honored certain

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Oh sweet irony, how I love thee...From SyntheticHuman Pictures Directed by Charlie Steak

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I just watched one of the most wonderfully fun, strange, enticing calls to political action I've ever seen. Reverend Billy (and the Church of Stop Shopping) is an artist, musician, and social activist. He and his choir have done many political actions and "guerilla-style" performances throughout the U.S. Their specific target is our most consumption-based holiday, Christmas. Reverend Billy says,

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My dear Great-Uncle down in Florida has been forwarding some of the emails he's been receiving from his friends. It's pretty shocking right-wing slander. Here's a small taste, put on your rubber gloves and a gas mask:Find a candidate with close ties to The Nation of Islam and the violent Muslim overthrow in Africa, a candidate who is educated among white infidel Americans but hides his bitterness

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This video was created by Ron Paul supporters, Republicans who don't support their own party's candidate:

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This folks, is history being made before your eyes:/

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Prepare yourself to watch this, it's filled with painful truth. Be brave, be willing to feel the discomfort. It's the first step towards peace.Song and sung by Sara Thomsen

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Not sure if you know but there's been a months-long controversy within the Democratic Party regarding the delegates from Michigan and Florida. It's very confusing and convoluted but the gist is:Traditionally Iowa holds "First-in-the-nation" status for Presidential primaries, with New Hampshire coming second. For the 2008 Presidential election the state parties of Michigan and Florida tried to

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Tomorrow, Memorial Day (May 26, 2008) ten unique billboards will go up in San Francisco. 10 Visual artists from 10 member states of the United Nations were asked to imagine what peace looks like, from their unique cultural perspectives.The artists are: Betty Nobue Kano - Japan Clinton Fein - South AfricaIgor Yusev - UkraineJamyong Singye - TibetRafael Trellis - Puerto RicoRichard Kamler -

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Take the quiz HERE!For all the coverage this week of Senator John McCain's background, there are some important things you won't learn about him from the TV networks. His carefully crafted positive image relies on people not knowing this stuff—and you might be surprised by some of it.Please check out the list below, and then forward it to your friends, family, and coworkers. We can't rely on the

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Photo by the Washington PostSince John Edwards was my original candidate-of-choice, and I've been supporting Barack Obama since Edwards dropped out of the race for Democratic candidate to the presidency, I'm especially happy to report that today, John Edwards officially endorsed Barack Obama for president! Perhaps this means that Obama has asked Edwards to be his VP running mate (a decision I

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