July 07, 2007
July 06, 2007
Sister Diana Ortiz, Executive Director, Torture Abolition and Survivors
ACLU Day of Action, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, March 26, 2007
June 27, 2007
June 20, 2007
FOX and CBS Say Yes to Sex, No to Condoms
Dear Chris,
The New York Times reports today that FOX and CBS are refusing to air a condom commercial. The reason? FOX writes “Contraceptive advertising must stress health-related uses rather than the prevention of pregnancy.” Meanwhile, CBS defends its decision simply by stating it “did not find it appropriate” for its network. What an outrage!
Planned Parenthood has advocated for programs that prevent sexually transmitted infections AND unintended pregnancies for years, most recently through our Prevention First! Campaign - and we've faced extremist opposition to these commonsense measures every step of the way. This latest move by CBS and FOX is yet another example of how narrow-minded, biased thinking can prevent a well-intentioned, prevention-focused message from reaching millions of viewers.
FOX and CBS need to hear from you NOW! Tell them to stop the hypocrisy and air ads that promote public health.
In 2005, 70 percent of all television shows and 77 percent of prime-time shows contained sexual content. FOX and CBS shows are no exception. From Temptation Island to Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to The O.C. — a show that broadcasts an average of 6.7 sex scenes an hour — FOX and CBS have taken sex all the way to the bank.
Preventing unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections are top public health priorities. Television networks that pride themselves on public service should take every opportunity to educate the public about safer sex. By rejecting Trojan’s ad, FOX and CBS have made the wrong move for public health.
FOX and CBS need to hear from you NOW! Tell them to stop the hypocrisy and air ads that promote public health.
Thanks so much for your support,
Emily Lockwood
Online Strategies Manager
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
The New York Times reports today that FOX and CBS are refusing to air a condom commercial. The reason? FOX writes “Contraceptive advertising must stress health-related uses rather than the prevention of pregnancy.” Meanwhile, CBS defends its decision simply by stating it “did not find it appropriate” for its network. What an outrage!
Planned Parenthood has advocated for programs that prevent sexually transmitted infections AND unintended pregnancies for years, most recently through our Prevention First! Campaign - and we've faced extremist opposition to these commonsense measures every step of the way. This latest move by CBS and FOX is yet another example of how narrow-minded, biased thinking can prevent a well-intentioned, prevention-focused message from reaching millions of viewers.
FOX and CBS need to hear from you NOW! Tell them to stop the hypocrisy and air ads that promote public health.
In 2005, 70 percent of all television shows and 77 percent of prime-time shows contained sexual content. FOX and CBS shows are no exception. From Temptation Island to Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to The O.C. — a show that broadcasts an average of 6.7 sex scenes an hour — FOX and CBS have taken sex all the way to the bank.
Preventing unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections are top public health priorities. Television networks that pride themselves on public service should take every opportunity to educate the public about safer sex. By rejecting Trojan’s ad, FOX and CBS have made the wrong move for public health.
FOX and CBS need to hear from you NOW! Tell them to stop the hypocrisy and air ads that promote public health.
Thanks so much for your support,
Emily Lockwood
Online Strategies Manager
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Unconscionable - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, DCCC
Dear Christopher,
Tomorrow, with a single stroke of his cruel veto pen, President Bush will dash the hopes of millions of Americans seeking cures through the miracle of stem cell research.By vetoing a bill that expands stem cell research, the President will say "No" to the more than 70 percent of Americans who support it, "No" to our Democratic Congress' fight for progress, and "No" to saving lives and to potential cures for diseases such as diabetes and Parkinson's. He will say "No" to hope.
Unfortunately, this is an all-too-familiar pattern in Washington these days. Once again, Democrats are offering the American people hope and progress, while a stubborn President responds with roadblocks.Christopher, I promise you that the debate and the fight is not over on stem cell research, on the war in Iraq, and on holding this President and his Administration accountable. To make lasting progress for America, we will need to strengthen and expand our Majority in 2008. We need both a Democrat in the White House and a strong Democratic Majority in Congress. The single best thing you can do today is to help elect more Democrats by contributing to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)'s Million Dollar Challenge before our critical FEC deadline June 30th.
Contribute $35, $50 or more today to help strengthen our Democratic Majority. House Democrats are offering to match your gift 2-to-1 tripling the impact of your gift to our Million Dollar Challenge before June 30th.
After just six months of a Democratic Congress, our country is more secure, we are fulfilling our promise to our veterans, hard-working Americans are earning a higher minimum wage, and the President is finally being held accountable. None of this would have happened without you.We know it will take more than six months to reverse the damage of six and a half years of the Bush Administration's failed policies. Our Democratic Majority has taken the critical first steps to correct 12 years of the Republican Congress' unconscionable neglect. Will you help us take another critical step to take our country in a New Direction?
Contribute $35, $50 or more today to help strengthen our Democratic Majority. House Democrats are offering to match your gift 2-to-1 tripling the impact of your gift to our Million Dollar Challenge before June 30th.
Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely,Nancy PelosiSpeaker of the House of Representatives P.S. In my 20 years in Congress, I cannot remember having a better opportunity than we have right now to guarantee a better country for our children. You have brought us to this moment and I am forever grateful for what you have done. In order to continue our fight for a New Direction and ensure lasting change, we must have both a Democrat in the White House and a strong Democratic Majority.
Contribute $35, $50 or more today and your gift will be matched 2-to-1.
Tomorrow, with a single stroke of his cruel veto pen, President Bush will dash the hopes of millions of Americans seeking cures through the miracle of stem cell research.By vetoing a bill that expands stem cell research, the President will say "No" to the more than 70 percent of Americans who support it, "No" to our Democratic Congress' fight for progress, and "No" to saving lives and to potential cures for diseases such as diabetes and Parkinson's. He will say "No" to hope.
Unfortunately, this is an all-too-familiar pattern in Washington these days. Once again, Democrats are offering the American people hope and progress, while a stubborn President responds with roadblocks.Christopher, I promise you that the debate and the fight is not over on stem cell research, on the war in Iraq, and on holding this President and his Administration accountable. To make lasting progress for America, we will need to strengthen and expand our Majority in 2008. We need both a Democrat in the White House and a strong Democratic Majority in Congress. The single best thing you can do today is to help elect more Democrats by contributing to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)'s Million Dollar Challenge before our critical FEC deadline June 30th.
Contribute $35, $50 or more today to help strengthen our Democratic Majority. House Democrats are offering to match your gift 2-to-1 tripling the impact of your gift to our Million Dollar Challenge before June 30th.
After just six months of a Democratic Congress, our country is more secure, we are fulfilling our promise to our veterans, hard-working Americans are earning a higher minimum wage, and the President is finally being held accountable. None of this would have happened without you.We know it will take more than six months to reverse the damage of six and a half years of the Bush Administration's failed policies. Our Democratic Majority has taken the critical first steps to correct 12 years of the Republican Congress' unconscionable neglect. Will you help us take another critical step to take our country in a New Direction?
Contribute $35, $50 or more today to help strengthen our Democratic Majority. House Democrats are offering to match your gift 2-to-1 tripling the impact of your gift to our Million Dollar Challenge before June 30th.
Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely,Nancy PelosiSpeaker of the House of Representatives P.S. In my 20 years in Congress, I cannot remember having a better opportunity than we have right now to guarantee a better country for our children. You have brought us to this moment and I am forever grateful for what you have done. In order to continue our fight for a New Direction and ensure lasting change, we must have both a Democrat in the White House and a strong Democratic Majority.
Contribute $35, $50 or more today and your gift will be matched 2-to-1.
On the go - David Plouffe, BarackObama.com
Dear Christopher,
Our movement for change is on the go in all fifty states, and you can help it grow offline.
The goal of our online efforts is to connect you with other supporters in the real world. Today there are two ways you can move that effort forward.
To start, sign up to receive text messages on your phone and stay in touch with the campaign wherever you go. If you sign up before the end of the month, we’ll send you a free bumper sticker to help spread the word:
http://www.barackobama.com/go
But don’t stop there. Let your friends and neighbors know they don’t need a computer to be a part of the movement. Anyone with a cellphone can text GO to OBAMA (62262) and join our campaign.
Print a Go Mobile for Obama flyer and put it up in your neighborhood:
http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/gomobileflyer.pdf
Text messages will keep you and your friends connected to the movement. Be the first to know about local campaign events. Get reminders about debates and important public appearances. And connect to our organizing staff to build the movement in your community.
But don’t worry. We respect your phone and your privacy, so updates will be periodic and we’ll never share your personal information.
Sign up to receive text messages and get a free Obama for America bumper sticker:
http://www.barackobama.com/go
Our movement is ready to move with you, online and offline.
Thanks for your support,
David
David Plouffe
Campaign ManagerObama for America
PS -- Personalize your phone with Obama for America wallpapers and ring tones created by supporters like you: http://www.barackobama.com/go
Our movement for change is on the go in all fifty states, and you can help it grow offline.
The goal of our online efforts is to connect you with other supporters in the real world. Today there are two ways you can move that effort forward.
To start, sign up to receive text messages on your phone and stay in touch with the campaign wherever you go. If you sign up before the end of the month, we’ll send you a free bumper sticker to help spread the word:
http://www.barackobama.com/go
But don’t stop there. Let your friends and neighbors know they don’t need a computer to be a part of the movement. Anyone with a cellphone can text GO to OBAMA (62262) and join our campaign.
Print a Go Mobile for Obama flyer and put it up in your neighborhood:
http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/gomobileflyer.pdf
Text messages will keep you and your friends connected to the movement. Be the first to know about local campaign events. Get reminders about debates and important public appearances. And connect to our organizing staff to build the movement in your community.
But don’t worry. We respect your phone and your privacy, so updates will be periodic and we’ll never share your personal information.
Sign up to receive text messages and get a free Obama for America bumper sticker:
http://www.barackobama.com/go
Our movement is ready to move with you, online and offline.
Thanks for your support,
David
David Plouffe
Campaign ManagerObama for America
PS -- Personalize your phone with Obama for America wallpapers and ring tones created by supporters like you: http://www.barackobama.com/go
Amnesty International hosts vigil for imprisoned Iranian-Americans
In May the government of Iran arrested four Iranian-Americans: prominent U.S. scholars Haleh Esfandiari and Kian Tajbakhsh, journalist Parnaz Azima and activist Ali Shakeri. Esfandiari, Tajbakhsh and Shakeri remain in detention without being able to see family, lawyers, or the ICRC. All four face serious charges stemming from their efforts to promote an Iranian-American dialogue and scholarly work and could be sentenced to long prison terms.
JOIN AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, THE AMERICAN ISLAMIC CONGRESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH AS WE CALL FOR JUSTICE AND FOR THE RELEASE OF THE DETAINED IRANIAN-AMERICANS Haleh Esfandiari SPEAKERS TO INCLUDE SHAUL BAKHASH, HUSBAND OF HALEH ESFANDIARI, AND ZAINAB AL-SUWAIJ OF THE AMERICAN ISLAMIC CONGRESS
WHERE: Dag Hammarskjold Plaza at 1st Avenue and 47nd Street across from the United Nations Plaza
WHEN: Wednesday June 27, 12 noon to 1 pm
Feel free to bring signs calling for freedom for the detained Iranian-Americans. This is to be a non-political and non-partisan action advocating human rights For more information contact Sharon McCarter 202-691-4016 or Amnesty International USA 202-675-8755
- Amnesty International
JOIN AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, THE AMERICAN ISLAMIC CONGRESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH AS WE CALL FOR JUSTICE AND FOR THE RELEASE OF THE DETAINED IRANIAN-AMERICANS Haleh Esfandiari SPEAKERS TO INCLUDE SHAUL BAKHASH, HUSBAND OF HALEH ESFANDIARI, AND ZAINAB AL-SUWAIJ OF THE AMERICAN ISLAMIC CONGRESS
WHERE: Dag Hammarskjold Plaza at 1st Avenue and 47nd Street across from the United Nations Plaza
WHEN: Wednesday June 27, 12 noon to 1 pm
Feel free to bring signs calling for freedom for the detained Iranian-Americans. This is to be a non-political and non-partisan action advocating human rights For more information contact Sharon McCarter 202-691-4016 or Amnesty International USA 202-675-8755
- Amnesty International
June 19, 2007
Six in the City: Little Debbie has left the building
Deborah "Puffy Mommy" Cox, arguably the whitest news anchor in Richmond, VA this side of Colleen Reilly, has quit Channel Six. Appropriately enough, she's gone to work for the Virginia State Police, arguably the whitest law enforcement agency this side of Mississippi. If Deborah ever had an original thought, she never shared it during her broadcast career. Then again, local television anchors are not paid to have original thoughts. That's why they call them news readers in England.
Apparently the Virginia State Police couldn't find an conventional-minded, uptight, semi-good-looking, mediocre African-American news anchor suitable for the job (take Gwen Williams of Channel Eight - please.) Speaking of uptight, one of the dumbest ideas a Richmond news director ever had was to send Junior League wannabe Colleen Reilly to a Woodstock revival, where she spent the entire time wrinkling her enormous nose at the smelly hippies and saying, "Eeeww."
To celebrate Debbie's arrival, the Virginia State Police are having a contest to replace their old slogan, "There's always something with your car when we don't like you." That replaced their slogan during the era of the Harry Byrd machine, which was, "Government by and for rich old white racists shall not perish from the earth." I like the one Merle Haggard submitted, "We're already living in a police state." And there's the ever-popular bumper sticker, "Support the police - beat yourself up."
Apparently the Virginia State Police couldn't find an conventional-minded, uptight, semi-good-looking, mediocre African-American news anchor suitable for the job (take Gwen Williams of Channel Eight - please.) Speaking of uptight, one of the dumbest ideas a Richmond news director ever had was to send Junior League wannabe Colleen Reilly to a Woodstock revival, where she spent the entire time wrinkling her enormous nose at the smelly hippies and saying, "Eeeww."
To celebrate Debbie's arrival, the Virginia State Police are having a contest to replace their old slogan, "There's always something with your car when we don't like you." That replaced their slogan during the era of the Harry Byrd machine, which was, "Government by and for rich old white racists shall not perish from the earth." I like the one Merle Haggard submitted, "We're already living in a police state." And there's the ever-popular bumper sticker, "Support the police - beat yourself up."
June 18, 2007
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- Chris Martin
- "...the quintessential everyman, he's a little bit of everything that we're all striving for... mostly the search for the truth in our lives. From poignant notions of love to our own inescapable lascivious tendencies, from mundane to the outlandish, on that journey we face tough questions, but even tougher decisions. He'll take you on his journey and back, he won't promise you enlightenment (who can?), but you can at least be assured of a good time. Thanks..." - boyzco