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US intellectual, linguist and political analyst, Noam Chomsky, has signed a letter for the National Committee to Free the Five in which he requests help in bringing to the public's attention the case of the Cuban Five imprisoned in the United States for defending their island against terrorist attack.
The letter seeks to raise enough money to place an ad in The New York Times in view of the fact that the nation's "newspaper of record" has chosen not to cover the story - in line with the rest of the US mainstream press.
Given that the case involves Cubans accused of espionage - one of whom was irrationally charged with involvement in the downing of two light planes that violated Cuban airspace in 1996 - the fact that there has hardly been any coverage by any major US news outlet is nothing short of remarkable and, of course, extremely suspect.
The letter seeks to raise enough money to place an ad in The New York Times in view of the fact that the nation's "newspaper of record" has chosen not to cover the story - in line with the rest of the US mainstream press.
Given that the case involves Cubans accused of espionage - one of whom was irrationally charged with involvement in the downing of two light planes that violated Cuban airspace in 1996 - the fact that there has hardly been any coverage by any major US news outlet is nothing short of remarkable and, of course, extremely suspect.
Lake Erie is arguably Ohio's most precious natural resource, providing outlets for boating and fishing, recreation, and unique habitat for endangered species such as the bald eagle. Despite the lake's importance it suffers from pollution, habitat destruction, and a new dead zone. The U.S. Senate is now considering putting $6 billion toward the restoration and protection of the Great Lakes.
You can make this restoration a reality by e-mailing Sen. DeWine and Sen. Voinovich to thank them for their support of the measure and urge them to ask President Bush to include funding for the Great Lakes in his budget proposal. Then, ask your friends and family to help by forwarding this e-mail to them.
To take action, click on this link or paste it into your web browser: pirg.org/alerts/route.asp?id=590&id4=OHFreep
BACKGROUND
More than 8 billion pounds of toxic pollution have been dumped into Lake Erie, hundreds of its beaches are closed each year due to sewage overflows, and 80 percent of its coastal wetlands have been destroyed.
You can make this restoration a reality by e-mailing Sen. DeWine and Sen. Voinovich to thank them for their support of the measure and urge them to ask President Bush to include funding for the Great Lakes in his budget proposal. Then, ask your friends and family to help by forwarding this e-mail to them.
To take action, click on this link or paste it into your web browser: pirg.org/alerts/route.asp?id=590&id4=OHFreep
BACKGROUND
More than 8 billion pounds of toxic pollution have been dumped into Lake Erie, hundreds of its beaches are closed each year due to sewage overflows, and 80 percent of its coastal wetlands have been destroyed.
HB 272, the Defense of Marriage Act has been assigned to the Ohio Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Committee. The bill is on an extremely fast track. The bill is going to have a hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 1:00 PM in the Finance Hearing Room in the Ohio Senate AND on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 9:00 AM in the Finance Hearing Room.
THE BILL IS MARKED FOR A VOTE ON WEDNESDAY. We need to take action now!!
Contact via email or phone members of the Committee to let them know that this legislation is bad for Ohio business and would affect unmarried partner households in Ohio, which, according to the 2000 census, make up 5.2% of Ohio's population.
HB 272 is additionally unnecessary since Ohio law already explicitly states that marriage is between one man and one woman. This is discriminatory and unnecessary language that will threaten the benefits currently offered by at least 53 public and private employers in Ohio. Members of the Finance Committee need to vote NO on HB 272.
Members of the Committee:
THE BILL IS MARKED FOR A VOTE ON WEDNESDAY. We need to take action now!!
Contact via email or phone members of the Committee to let them know that this legislation is bad for Ohio business and would affect unmarried partner households in Ohio, which, according to the 2000 census, make up 5.2% of Ohio's population.
HB 272 is additionally unnecessary since Ohio law already explicitly states that marriage is between one man and one woman. This is discriminatory and unnecessary language that will threaten the benefits currently offered by at least 53 public and private employers in Ohio. Members of the Finance Committee need to vote NO on HB 272.
Members of the Committee:
House bill 272 has passed in the house and the Senate will be taking action on the companion bill, SB62 in the near future. Passage of this bill by the Ohio house brought Ohio one-step closer to being the most intolerant state in the union. This is the “Denial of Benefits Act” that some call the “Defense of Marriage act.”
House bill 272 has passed in the house and the Senate will be taking action on the companion bill, SB62 in the near future. Passage of this bill by the Ohio house brought Ohio one-step closer to being the most intolerant state in the union. This is the “Denial of Benefits Act” that some call the “Defense of Marriage act.” The claim by the sponsor and supporters of HB 272 that this bill defends marriage is as ludicrous as it is insulting to all Ohioans. The real goals behind this legislation are to deny benefits to Ohio citizens who the supporters find amoral and to add another weapon to the arsenal of groups who have a long history of using the courts to harass gay and lesbian families. Here’s the real story on the effects of this draconian bill:
House bill 272 has passed in the house and the Senate will be taking action on the companion bill, SB62 in the near future. Passage of this bill by the Ohio house brought Ohio one-step closer to being the most intolerant state in the union. This is the “Denial of Benefits Act” that some call the “Defense of Marriage act.” The claim by the sponsor and supporters of HB 272 that this bill defends marriage is as ludicrous as it is insulting to all Ohioans. The real goals behind this legislation are to deny benefits to Ohio citizens who the supporters find amoral and to add another weapon to the arsenal of groups who have a long history of using the courts to harass gay and lesbian families. Here’s the real story on the effects of this draconian bill:
Boycott these places who
refuse to carry the Free Press:
Katzinger’s Deli,
TeeJay’s,
J&G Cafe, and
Barnes & Noble Bookstores.
It is behind the counter at the Upper Arlington Library, so ask for it
It is behind the counter at the Upper Arlington Library, so ask for it
The ACLU has denounced a classified FBI Intelligence memo, obtained by the New York Times, which gives police detailed instructions on how to target and monitor lawful political demonstrations under the rubric of fighting terrorism. The ability to speak freely and peacefully protest governmental policies is a cherished right, as enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Peaceful protesters should not be treated as potential terrorists nor spied upon by federal government agents. According to the New York Times, the memo was circulated to local law enforcement agencies around the country, detailing protest activities such as rehearsing for demonstrations, using the Internet for raising money and purchasing gas masks. The ACLU has already seen proof that peaceful activities have been monitored. Documents from the Colorado “Spy Files” include information collected about peaceful protests and protesters.
Write, call and email John Ashcroft and tell him you want him to support the First Amendment!
Write, call and email John Ashcroft and tell him you want him to support the First Amendment!
1. Legislation has been introduced in Ohio legislature to require
a voter verified paper trail, and Ohio voters need to be rallied to
support it. Contact your State legislators and ask them to support
House Bill #358 and Senate Bill #167, and ask your friends to do the
same.
2. We have only two weeks of the Congressional recess remaining, and we want as many Congresspersons and Senators as possible to be asked, in person, to support the bills (H.R.2239 and S.1980). You can help in two ways:
a) Contact the offices of the U.S. Representatives and Senators for your state. Ask if they have local "town meetings" scheduled before Congress reconvenes. You can find their names by going here and selecting your state: verifiedvoting.org/states.asp Then send us an email at pass2239@verifiedvoting.org and let us know what you find out.
2. We have only two weeks of the Congressional recess remaining, and we want as many Congresspersons and Senators as possible to be asked, in person, to support the bills (H.R.2239 and S.1980). You can help in two ways:
a) Contact the offices of the U.S. Representatives and Senators for your state. Ask if they have local "town meetings" scheduled before Congress reconvenes. You can find their names by going here and selecting your state: verifiedvoting.org/states.asp Then send us an email at pass2239@verifiedvoting.org and let us know what you find out.
USA Today is currently running a poll to determine whether Americans want to keep
Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the dime, or replace him with Ronald
Reagan.
Taking the time to vote will take only 10 seconds but is very symbolic. Is this really the end of the New Deal? A foreshadowing of events to come next November? Voting only takes 30 seconds. Click on the link below (or paste it into your browser). And when you're finished, please pass this on to others. Please do this - a symbolic but important gesture to fight the madness. Roosevelt is only getting 40% of the vote at this writing. Spread this around. www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2003-12-05-reagan-dime_x.htm
Taking the time to vote will take only 10 seconds but is very symbolic. Is this really the end of the New Deal? A foreshadowing of events to come next November? Voting only takes 30 seconds. Click on the link below (or paste it into your browser). And when you're finished, please pass this on to others. Please do this - a symbolic but important gesture to fight the madness. Roosevelt is only getting 40% of the vote at this writing. Spread this around. www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2003-12-05-reagan-dime_x.htm
It is with extreme disappointment that we write to you regarding the Bush administration's decision to exempt the Tongass National Forest from the Roadless Rule. The Tongass is just the first. Having gained access to the Tongass for commercial interests, Bush and his friends in the timber in! dustry will continue to pursue our public lands with no consid eration for native populations and endangered species.
Let's face it, the Bush Blow Out Sale has begun.
Enacted in 2001, the Roadless Rule protects 58.5 million acres of the last wilderness areas in the United States from industrial logging interests. Over 2.5 million Americans have voiced their support to protect these areas in our national forests.
However, it seems the Bush administration doesn't agree.
Let's face it, the Bush Blow Out Sale has begun.
Enacted in 2001, the Roadless Rule protects 58.5 million acres of the last wilderness areas in the United States from industrial logging interests. Over 2.5 million Americans have voiced their support to protect these areas in our national forests.
However, it seems the Bush administration doesn't agree.
Just before dawn on December 26th, an earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale centered near the ancient city of Bam hit Iran. Approximately 70% of the buildings in the historic city of Bam have collapsed, leaving many trapped and others homeless. Some 570 villages have also been affected. The devastated area is very vast and available equipment and facilities are limited With two hospitals destroyed by the quake, all medical facilities are at capacity. Electricity, gas, water and telephone services have ceased.
The following agencies are collecting donations that are sent to the people in need:
1. Iranian Students and Scholars Association at the Ohio State University.
Make your check payable to: Iranian Students & Scholars Association, P.O. Box #3597, Columbus, Ohio 43210-0597; phone: 614-292-6080.
The following agencies are collecting donations that are sent to the people in need:
1. Iranian Students and Scholars Association at the Ohio State University.
Make your check payable to: Iranian Students & Scholars Association, P.O. Box #3597, Columbus, Ohio 43210-0597; phone: 614-292-6080.