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PovertyMonsanto + Monoculture = Monopoly
If the human species has one unique characteristic, it may well be the propensity to kill things it doesn't like or that simply displease. Other species destroy to sustain themselves; humans just do it because they can.
By monica smith at 04/30/2008 - 08:50 | Corporations | Democrats | Environment | Labor | Poverty | Trade | monica smith's blog | login or register to post comments | read more
An Iowa Christmas for the Dodds
Gracie Dodd was worried that Santa would not find her in Iowa. Being only six, she probably didn't remember what else happens in her family on Christmas.
Wonder if Chris bothered to mention that when the baby Jesus was born, His mother and father were far from home, traveling to take part in a political process--the Roman census.
By monica smith at 12/25/2007 - 08:16 | Civil rights | Democrats | Family | Poverty | monica smith's blog | login or register to post comments | read more
The American Dream: Alive and Well?
Is the American Dream -- that bedrock belief that if we work hard, we can get ahead and make a better life for ourselves and our children -- alive and well?
It depends on which Americans you have in mind. A series of studies by The Economic Mobility Project (www.economicmobility.org), a bi-partisan initiative, reveals that while some groups continue to move up the ladder of success, others are facing a tough time. And for two significant groups – children born to low income parents and middle-income African-Americans – the picture appears even bleaker. What is the Economic Mobility Project? Funded and directed by The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Economic Mobility Project is a consortium of prominent scholars from four public policy institutions that cut across the political spectrum – the American Enterprise Institute, The Brookings Institution, The Heritage Foundation, and The Urban Institute. The Project’s primary goal is to expand the current national economic debate about economic inequality to also include a fundamentally uniting discussion of opportunity and mobility. As such, and particularly in the lead-up to a presidential election, it is critical that candidates and policy makers are informed by the hard facts about mobility in America today. ServeNext Presidential Straw Poll is NOW LIVE!![]() The ServeNext Presidential Straw Poll is now ready for your vote! Designed celebrate the season of service, create some friendly competition between campaigns, and address the unprecedented critical food shortage faced by residents in need this winter, the contest will benefit the New Hampshire Food Bank and its local agencies across the state. By mbdubayou at 12/11/2007 - 17:43 | Action alerts | Democrats | Elections | Fund raising | Outreach | Poverty | Republicans | Service | Volunteer | Voting in NH | login or register to post comments | read more
Service in the air on Presidential campaigns; NH Food Bank faces critical shortage
U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) are asking their supporters to take action - and they don't (just) mean phonebanking or canvassing. They're asking for folks to give back directly to their communities.
Through Thanksgiving, the Clinton campaign will collect food for those in need this holiday season. During Thanksgiving week and through the end of November, the campaign will deliver food and other items collected to shelters and pantries throughout the state. “Serving the ‘least of these’ in our communities is the ultimate contribution to the common good. We are all blessed when we join together to offer a helping hand,” said Senator Clinton. “I am heartened that my campaign is joining with the people of New Hampshire in lifting up our fellow Americans in need as we enter the holiday season.” By mbdubayou at 11/08/2007 - 17:57 | Action alerts | Candidates | Democrats | Poverty | Republicans | Service | Social | Volunteer | login or register to post comments | read more
Senator Clinton highlights spike in National Service applications since 9/11
At series of events today at colleges and universities throughout the Northeast including the University of New Hampshire in Durham, U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (NY-D) highlighted how eager young Americans are to give back to their country through National Service programs since 9/11. During her remarks at each event, Clinton honored the activism and public service of students and recent graduates. In particular, she noted that between 2000 and 2006, applications to Teach for America nearly tripled and that between 2004 and 2006, applications to the AmeriCorps VISTA program jumped 50%. "Be wind changers," Jim Wallis tells audienceJim Wallis tells NH audiences: Creating change requires more than your vote Progressive Evangelical leader calls on NH voters to create a political movement to address poverty, AIDS, global warming
DURHAM – (Oct. 16, 2007) The Rev. Jim Wallis last night challenged people of all faiths, as well as those who consider themselves “spiritual, but not religious,” to create a movement to address the major global issues of our time, including poverty, AIDS, genocide and global warming.
Wallis told a crowd of about 200 people in Dartmouth College's Rollins Chapel Monday night that “people of faith should be the ultimate swing voters,” who use their moral compasses to evaluate candidates. But he also cautioned that regardless of where the next U.S. President stands on these issues, he or she will not be able to solve them without “a social movement pushing them from the outside to make it happen.”
“Power concedes nothing without a demand,” he said, quoting abolitionist Frederick Douglass. By Steve Varnum at 10/19/2007 - 12:13 | Coalitions | Economy | Education | Elections | Energy | Environment | Fiscal responsibility | Health care | Miscellaneous | News | Outreach | Poverty | Social | War | 1 comment | read more
Take a Stand DayTue, 08/28/2007 - 5:00pm Veterans Memorial Park, downtown Manchester Take a Stand Day is a national event planned as the culmination of a summer-long campaign called Iraq Summer. Iraq Summer has targeted John Sununu in New Hampshire since July 1 with a series of ongoing events aimed at keeping the Senator's summer a hot one. From delivering letters to three of his offices asking him to attend this event, during which he would face his constituents in an open forum (he hasn't responded yet), to presenting him with a report card on his Iraq voting record (abysmal), to an upcoming series of Welcome Home events, Iraq Summer New Hampshire seeks to keep people aware that Sen. Sununu has sided with the Bush Administration rather than his constituents. The campaign is organized by Americans Against Escalation in Iraq and the Campaign to Defend America, and designed to turn public opinion against the war in Iraq into political pressure on members of Congress who stand in the way of a responsible end to the war. By Iraq Summer at 08/01/2007 - 16:12 | Accountability | Action alerts | Coalitions | Elections | News | Outreach | Poverty | War | 1 comment | calendar
NH Institute of Art - Town Hall meeting with Dennis KucinichThu, 04/05/2007 - 7:00pm Institute of Art in Manchester, NH | 148 Concord St. All are invited to spend a couple hours with 2008 Presidential candidate DENNIS KUCINICH for a candid discussion of real issues. For more information contact Pat Frisella at frisella@wordlpath.net or pat@kucinich.us or Christina at christina@kucinich.us, cell: 603-997-6123 By IrregardlessNH at 04/02/2007 - 20:44 | Accountability | Civil rights | Corporations | Democrats | Economy | Education | Energy | Environment | Fair elections | Fiscal responsibility | Health care | Immigration | Jobs | Labor | Poverty | Reproductive rights | Taxes | Terrorism | Trade | War | Executive Council | 1 comment | calendar
Sullivan Running For Alderman
Peter Sullivan announced today that he will be a candidate for the Manchester Board of Alderman in this fall's municipal elections. Sullivan will seek the seat from Ward 3, which includes downtown and the millyard.
"Manchester city politics is ready for change. It's time for new voices, new ideas, and a committment to open and accountable government. That's why I've decided to run for alderman", said Sullivan. "By tapping the talents and ideas of all of Manchester's residents, we can bring new voices to civic life. The era of political cliques and secret back room meetings must come to an end. "By working together, we can craft a budget that ends the abuse of Manchester's taxpayers while meeting the needs of our residents. "We can make our neighborhoods safe by putting more cops on the street, by cracking down on unresponsive slum lords, and by taking a tough, no-nonsense stand against the small number of irresponsible businesses whose actions threaten our community. By Peter Sullivan at 03/02/2007 - 15:58 | Accountability | Candidates | Economy | Elections | Environment | Fiscal responsibility | Jobs | Manchester | News | Poverty | Taxes | login or register to post comments | read more
The Active Nonviolent Film Series Presents "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"Fri, 03/16/2007 - 8:00pm The Space, 2 Government St., Kittery, ME March 16, Friday, 7-9pm: If war is not the answer, what is? The Active Nonviolence Film Series presents "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" at The Space, 2 Government St., Kittery ME. A film about the attempted coup against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between the Bush administration and the Chavez government. (70 minutes) Free and open to the public. Discussion will follow. Sponsored by Seacoast Peace Response & Seacoast Alliance for Democracy. The other films in this series will be on April 20, May 18 & June 15. Book Discussion of Jimmy Carter's Book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid"Fri, 03/09/2007 - 8:00pm Second Run Bookstore, 7 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth, NH Friday, March 9 from 7-9 pm book discussion of Jimmy Carter’s new book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid at Second Run Bookstore, 7 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth, NH. Sponsored by The Palestinian Education Network and Seacoast Peace Response. Space is limited; for more info or to reserve a space please call Sandra at 207-439-9567. Heating assistance program says it's running out of funds
SOURCE: WMUR-TV
Heating assistance program says it's running out of funds February 9, 2007 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. --After weeks of frigid weather, agencies that help residents who have difficulty paying their heating bills are running out of money. Rockingham Community Action is one of six agencies statewide that give out government-funded assistance, including helping those who can't afford their heating bills. Sharon Brody, RCA fuel assistance director, said right now, the agency is helping 3,000 Rockingham County households stay warm. "We're not here to cover all of the bill," she said. "We're here to give them some assistance to get them through the worst of the winter." RCA estimated that the average homeowner will spend $1,500 in fuel costs each winter. The organization is able to help with $600 each winter for those who need it. But Brody said that most of the people helped this year have already gone through that amount. PrioritiesNH lets NH citizens know where to find the candidates
PrioritiesNH is making it easy for New Hampshire citizens to reach out and touch the NH Presidential Primary candidates.
The Concord-based non-profit campaign for sensible budget priorities has posted a publicly-accessible candidate calendar on its Web site, at http://www.PrioritiesNH.org/birddog_calendar.php. The calendar is updated several times daily and can be sorted by the candidate name, the city or town he or she is visiting, the date, and the name of the event. PrioritiesNH put its schedule online because, “We believe in the NH Primary and we want to encourage as many New Hampshire citizens as possible to be involved,” said PrioritiesNH Director Steve Varnum. “We also know that people in New Hampshire want a larger proportion of their taxes to go toward education, health care, renewable energy and job training, and less to Pentagon waste, and we’re helping them communicate that to the candidates.” PrioritiesNH is working to change America's budget priorities to reflect a national commitment to education, healthcare, energy independence, job training and deficit reduction -- at no additional taxpayer expense -- by shifting funding from obsolete Cold War and nuclear weapons. A panel of military experts says the Pentagon wastes $60 billion each year on obsolete Cold War weapons and excessive nuclear weapons. A piece of legislation in Congress, the Common Sense Budget Act, would redistribute that $60 billion to domestic and international human needs. By Steve Varnum at 01/19/2007 - 18:04 | Accountability | Coalitions | Economy | Elections | Fair elections | Family | Features | Health care | Jobs | Labor | News | Poverty | Resources | Taxes | War | 1 comment | read more
Comments wanted for article on the 2008 Presidential Primary
Hello,
I am currntly working on a series of articles for www.newhampshireprimary.blogspot.com, as well as a possible short book on the upcoming 2008 New Hampshire Presidential Primary. Anyone interested may contribute comments or thoughts by emailing me at dwa@unh.edu or comment here. The piece/pieces will focus on the views of New Hampshire voters and their preferences in terms of the candidates. Namely, I'd like to know what issues New Hampshire voters care about the most, and the candidates they feel best represent their interests. One may also want to comment on past elections, campaign experiences, etc... Thanks! David Anderson Graduate Student/Writer/Activist University of New Hampshire By David Anderson at 01/03/2007 - 16:27 | Accountability | Civil rights | Corporations | Crime | DFNH | Economy | Education | Elections | Energy | Environment | Fair elections | Family | GLBT | Gun control | Health care | Immigration | Jobs | Labor | Media | Poverty | Privacy | Reproductive rights | Taxes | Terrorism | Trade | War | 1 comment
Gulf Coast Civic Works ProjectSolvingPoverty.com launches Louisiana rebuilding initiative. The organization describes its proposal for a Gulf Coast Civic Works project here. A synopsis is found below. January 14—20, 2007 Be a Part of History! In 1964, 800 college students from around the country came to Mississippi to register African American voters who were being denied this constitutional right. In that spirit of democracy, we call upon students to travel to the Gulf Coast to participate this January in “Louisiana Winter.” The goals of Louisiana Winter are: to turn the nation’s attention to the Gulf Coast; to have students witness first-hand the social suffering that is occurring; and to promote the immediate passage of federal legislation to implement the Gulf Coast Civic Works Project. Free Progressive Film Series at UNH Sept. 25-30Mon, 09/25/2006 - 6:30pm University of New Hampshire UNH Students without Borders, the Organic Garden Club, and Permaculture Designers Alumni invite you to a week of free films! All films will be on campus at UNH in Durham in the Memorial Union Building's movie theaters. Looking for Truth amid lies? Looking for information which gives you a life-altering experience? Concerned about the environment, but feeling at a loss of what to do? Experiencing any or all of the six films in this series will change any retained mass media-driven perceptions and give you a new direction. There is no charge for the series which kicks-off at 6:30pm Monday evening, September 25th, at the MUB I Theatre with Michael Franti's “I Know I'm Not Alone.” Franti, a well-known, kick-ass musician, entered war torn and third world countries, walking barefoot, carrying his guitar, and seeking an answer to the question: “Is Peace Possible?” The series continues at either the MUB I or II Theatres: “How the End Began”—an exploration of “Peak Oil” and the impact of oil on our socio-political-economic system. Tuesday, September 26th, MUB II, 1:00pm. Continued.... By David Anderson at 09/21/2006 - 09:48 | Civil rights | Corporations | Economy | Energy | Environment | Labor | Media | Poverty | Trade | War | login or register to post comments | calendar
All American Social featuring U.S. Senator Joe BidenFri, 07/21/2006 - 5:00pm Derry-Salem Elks Lodge, 39 Shadow Lake Road (Route 111) in Salem U.S. Senator Joe Biden has announced he will visit Salem, NH on July 21 to meet with the residents of southern Rockingham County and Democratic candidates for federal and state elected offices. Senator Biden (D – Del), a 2008 Presidential candidate, will be the featured speaker in support of Executive Council candidate Bev Hollingworth at an “old-fashioned – all-American social” to be held at the Derry/Salem Elks Lodge, 39 Shadow Lake Road (Route 111), Salem. The event, which is open to the public and free of charge, will begin at 5 p.m. Hot dogs, ice cream and one-on-one conversation with numerous candidates promise to provide an entertaining and informative evening. Former Senate President Hollingworth (D – Hampton) is a candidate for the District 3 Executive Council seat. The event is co-sponsored by the Salem and Windham Area Democrats. Anyone desiring additional information should contact Kathy Cote at (603) 893-6846. Please RSVP to teamhollingworth@msn.com, or call 893-6846 or 893-6677 By Ben Clifford at 07/17/2006 - 19:15 | Accountability | Civil rights | Corporations | Crime | Democrats | Economy | Education | Energy | Environment | Fair elections | Family | GLBT | Gun control | Health care | Immigration | Jobs | Labor | Media | Poverty | Privacy | Reproductive rights | Social | Taxes | Terrorism | Trade | War | login or register to post comments | calendar
Governor Lynch issues Executive Order for TANF improvements
For Immediate Release: Gov. Lynch Issues Executive Order to Monitor, Improve On Changes to TANF Law
Says More Work is Needed to Ensure Success, Self-Sufficiency for People CONCORD - Saying more changes are needed to ensure the success and self-sufficiency of TANF recipients, Gov. John Lynch today issued an Executive Order requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to increase child care, transportation, education and other support services, as well as creating a system for monitoring the implementation of changes to the TANF program, and the impact of those changes on clients, the state and efforts to meet federal requirements. more below the fold ------------- Pentagon porker rolls into Keene for Mother's Day paradeSun, 05/14/2006 - 12:00am Keene In perhaps the ultimate example of taking a political message to the streets, a blubbery, grunting, and eye-popping Pig Mobile will rumble through the streets of Keene during a Mother's Day parade on Sunday, May 14. At noon, the Common Sense Budget Parade will begin at the Keene State College arch on Main Street, and proceed to Railroad Square. There, free family fun will include the PrioritiesNH Carnival Games, Oreo cookies with a message, and more. The Mother’s Day event is co-sponsored by Mothers (& Others) Uniting. For more information please call (603) 357-0130. The “Pig Mobile,” created by Ben and Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen, consists of three oversized piggy banks that demonstrate how out of whack America’s spending priorities are. The enormous lead pig shows how much we spend on the Pentagon each year ($420 billion), a figure that doesn’t even include money for the Iraq and Afghan wars. The medium-sized pig illustrates how much the federal government spends on K-12 education ($34 billion). And the third pig, a wee little pig, shows America’s dedication to fighting AIDS abroad and to lessening world hunger ($10 billion). By Steve Varnum at 05/04/2006 - 10:18 | Accountability | Economy | Education | Energy | Environment | Health care | Jobs | Miscellaneous | News | Outreach | Poverty | Resources | War | login or register to post comments | calendar
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