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Dear Mr. Wasserman:
I enjoy reading your articles very much. I hope you will cover the
subject of potential election fraud next year through the use of touch
screen voting machines(AKA black box voting) and internet voting, including
military internet voting.
To me, touch screen machines and internet voting are the front and back of
the same problem. Both are controlled by the far right and both are, at
present, nonauditable. Black box voting often overshadows internet voting,
but the latter may have the potential for even greater manipulation.
I think the vast majority of people know nothing about this subject and
neither did I until five or six weeks ago. And I think there would be
plenty of outrage if more people knew. I feel this is a serious issue that
needs to be brought into wider public view before the Iowa caucuses.
FreespeechTV(Dish 9415) is planning to broadcast a lengthy segment on this
subject this weekend(Sept. 27, repeated Sept. 28) on INN. The producers are
Lenny Charles and Valerie at (212)905-2837.
It’s the second anniversary of 9-11 and we still don’t have answers
Did President George W. Bush and
his governing consortium know of
the impending attack on the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon and intentionally allow to occur?
This question seems almost unthinkable, yet so obviously in need of an answer that it may as well be written across the sky. The report of the House and Senate intelligence committees does not address the question, which now belongs to the National Commission on Terror Attacks Upon the United States, chaired by Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton, to report by May 2004.
This question seems almost unthinkable, yet so obviously in need of an answer that it may as well be written across the sky. The report of the House and Senate intelligence committees does not address the question, which now belongs to the National Commission on Terror Attacks Upon the United States, chaired by Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton, to report by May 2004.
Council Members
1. Eleven (11) members: Seven (7) elected from districts and four (4) elected at-large.
2. Term of office for all members would be four (4) years; Incumbents in office when charter is amended would complete their then-current term of office.
3. Staggered Terms, Biennial Elections: Two (2) at-large members and odd-numbered districts would run in one election; Two (2) at-large members and even-numbered districts run in next election. Elections held every two years.
4. Appointees to Council would stand for election in next regular municipal election not for the unexpired term of an incumbent under the existing law but for the new term of office.
Districts
1. Districts configured to be compact, contiguous territory with approximately equal total populations based on last federal census.
2. Each district to be comprised of whole electoral wards unless it is necessary to split a ward to equalize district populations. Wards may be divided, using only whole precincts whenever possible, only between two (2) contiguous districts.
1. Eleven (11) members: Seven (7) elected from districts and four (4) elected at-large.
2. Term of office for all members would be four (4) years; Incumbents in office when charter is amended would complete their then-current term of office.
3. Staggered Terms, Biennial Elections: Two (2) at-large members and odd-numbered districts would run in one election; Two (2) at-large members and even-numbered districts run in next election. Elections held every two years.
4. Appointees to Council would stand for election in next regular municipal election not for the unexpired term of an incumbent under the existing law but for the new term of office.
Districts
1. Districts configured to be compact, contiguous territory with approximately equal total populations based on last federal census.
2. Each district to be comprised of whole electoral wards unless it is necessary to split a ward to equalize district populations. Wards may be divided, using only whole precincts whenever possible, only between two (2) contiguous districts.
Low Power FM radio activists make a plea for stations in our cities —
Will the Chairman tune in?
The Prometheus Radio Project, an organization that advocates for Low Power Radio Stations, welcomed tidings of a new ‘localism initiative’ from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). But despite small concessions Chairmain Powell made to Low Power Radio on Wednesday, Prometheus intends to pursue the lawsuit it filed last week with the Media Access Project against the FCC’s new ownership rules.
FCC Chairman Michael Powell launched his new “Localism in Broadcasting” initiative on August 20th, in response to a huge public push to protect diversity of voices by limiting the power of major media corporations. This public outcry came in response to the June 2nd vote at his FCC, a vote that moves to allow the nation’s biggest media corporations to own more outlets in America’s towns and cities. At a press conference in Washington, Powell promised to convene a panel to study issues of localism in our communities this fall — after the consolidated media rules established this summer go into effect.
The Prometheus Radio Project, an organization that advocates for Low Power Radio Stations, welcomed tidings of a new ‘localism initiative’ from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). But despite small concessions Chairmain Powell made to Low Power Radio on Wednesday, Prometheus intends to pursue the lawsuit it filed last week with the Media Access Project against the FCC’s new ownership rules.
FCC Chairman Michael Powell launched his new “Localism in Broadcasting” initiative on August 20th, in response to a huge public push to protect diversity of voices by limiting the power of major media corporations. This public outcry came in response to the June 2nd vote at his FCC, a vote that moves to allow the nation’s biggest media corporations to own more outlets in America’s towns and cities. At a press conference in Washington, Powell promised to convene a panel to study issues of localism in our communities this fall — after the consolidated media rules established this summer go into effect.
Located in the rolling hills of rural Belmont County, Dysart Woods is the largest remnant of the ancient forests that once covered 95% of Ohio. To walk through Dysart woods is truly a moving experience, one is immediately awe struck by the imposing beauty of 400-500 year old towering oak trees gentling swaying in the breeze. The majestic forests of Dysart woods were once a part of the Dysart family farm, but in 1966 the 455-acre farm was bought by the Ohio University to use as a land laboratory. It was widely believed that Dysart woods would be protected from logging and mining forever when Ohio University purchased the land, but that all changed in 1988 when the Ohio Valley Coal Company approached Ohio University about mining under Dysart Woods. How could they do that you ask? Well, it seems that before the Dysart family sold the land to Ohio University they sold the mineral rights under the land to Ohio Valley Coal. Here begins the saga of Dysart Woods.
The United Way recently announced that all future contributions made to the ”Donor Option” category will be assessed a whooping 50% “carrying fee” in addition to their usual 12.5% assessment for “administrative” costs. This ill planned decision virtually kills donor option giving in Central Ohio.
In essence, this means that a $100 donation given to United Way’s “Donor Option” plan melts away to a $37.50 gift after United Way’s highway robbery.
After failing to meet their 2002 goals, a desperate United Way Board has decided to play hardball with alternative charity groups like Community Shares of Mid Ohio (CoSMO), which has over 28 member organizations including The Columbus Free Press.
CoSMO will continue the struggle to resist the United Way’s monopoly on workplace giving. This fall CoSMO has access to 10 public sector workplaces and is in over a dozen private sector campaigns. CoSMO has continued to grow steadily ever year. Its expanding success as well as other federated charities has threatened the chokehold United Way has on local companies.
In essence, this means that a $100 donation given to United Way’s “Donor Option” plan melts away to a $37.50 gift after United Way’s highway robbery.
After failing to meet their 2002 goals, a desperate United Way Board has decided to play hardball with alternative charity groups like Community Shares of Mid Ohio (CoSMO), which has over 28 member organizations including The Columbus Free Press.
CoSMO will continue the struggle to resist the United Way’s monopoly on workplace giving. This fall CoSMO has access to 10 public sector workplaces and is in over a dozen private sector campaigns. CoSMO has continued to grow steadily ever year. Its expanding success as well as other federated charities has threatened the chokehold United Way has on local companies.
Bob Fitrakis joined fellow activist, radio talk show host and incumbent Columbus Board of Education member Bill Moss in filing petitions with the Franklin County Board of Elections for the fall School Board race. If accepted, Fitrakis and Moss plan to restore integrity, to ensure accountability and to stand up for the children. Fitrakis is endorsed by the Central Ohio Green Party.
This September, The Third Hand Bike Co-Op is partnering
with the Cap City Transit Coalition and the Mason Unit of the Salesian Boys and Girls Club to offer a Bike Club as part of the Mason Unit’s after-school programming. The youth participating in the Earn-a-Bike program will earn a recycled bicycle and a helmet by earning credit through attending workshops on basic bike maintenance, bike repair skills and bike safety. The Bike Club youths will also learn about map reading and bike safety on group outings into the community and on local bike paths. This is the first program to be put on by The Third Hand Bike Co-op. To lend financial or volunteer help, or to donate an
“un”used bike to the Co-op, contact Jason at 614-222-8933 or info@thirdhand.org
Ohioans to Stop Executions along with many other affiliates is sponsoring ”The Journey of Hope…from Violence to Healing,” September 26- October 12, 2003,
Through public presentations, rallies, marches, concerts, tree planting and media interviews, The Journey of Hope will touch the lives of thousands of Ohioans with inspirational messages of compassion and healing. About fifty speakers from around the nations will converge on Ohio. Many of them will represent Murder Victim Families for Reconciliation. Other participants will be innocent former death row inmates, and family members of death row inmates.
Central Ohio hosts the final leg of the Journey of Hope from Oct 8 through October 12. There is a statewide rally planned at the Ohio Statehouse on Saturday, October 11 beginning at 1pm. For further information call Gary Witte, 443-6044.
Through public presentations, rallies, marches, concerts, tree planting and media interviews, The Journey of Hope will touch the lives of thousands of Ohioans with inspirational messages of compassion and healing. About fifty speakers from around the nations will converge on Ohio. Many of them will represent Murder Victim Families for Reconciliation. Other participants will be innocent former death row inmates, and family members of death row inmates.
Central Ohio hosts the final leg of the Journey of Hope from Oct 8 through October 12. There is a statewide rally planned at the Ohio Statehouse on Saturday, October 11 beginning at 1pm. For further information call Gary Witte, 443-6044.
Sunday evening, August 24, 2003, Pastors for Peace in Central Ohio sponsored a meeting about Cuba at the Olentangy Christian Reformed Church. Caleb Steindam, resident of Columbus and participant in the July 2003 Pastors for Peace 14th Friendshipment to Cuba, summarized the impressions he gained of Cuba while on the trip. Also at the meeting, David C. Jehnsen, Chair and Founding Trustee of The Institute for Human Rights and Responsibilities (IHRR) of Galena, Ohio, outlined the exciting initiatives being taken to equip Cuban churches and their leaders to meet challenges of the future.
USA-Cuba relations have plummeted to a new low, fueled in part by a series of provocative actions by the USA government and its officials. It was in this context that Pastors for Peace, an action project of IFCO (Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization), arranged for the 14th Friendshipment of aid to Cuba, including medicines, hospital supplies, school supplies, and even school busses and ambulances.
Churches in Cuba, recipients of Friendshipment aid, had asked that it be dedicated to the older folks in Cuba. Cuba is a third-world country with a first-world health care system.