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Ralph — Discrimination is a big deal, right? So how come there’s still no law protecting LGBT Americans from discrimination in the workplace? And how come Speaker Boehner won’t allow the House to vote on a bill that provides those safeguards – even when the Senate passed it by a big bipartisan margin? Speaker Boehner is catering to the Tea Party’s hate by preventing this crucial measure from coming up for a vote. If he continues to dig in his heals like a spoiled 5-year-old, then it’ll remain legal in 29 states to fire someone based on whom he or she loves. Let’s make sure the Tea Party doesn’t stop this common sense and overdue legislation from becoming law. Thanks for standing up, Stop The Tea Party
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Right now, the EPA is asking for the public’s input on these new limits on carbon emissions
November 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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| Friend –This may sound crazy, but it’s a fact: Today, there are no emission limits on our nation’s single largest source of carbon pollution.
About 40 percent of all carbon pollution in America comes from our power plants, but we don’t have anything in place on a national level to regulate the amount of carbon they put into the air. That’s why the EPA announced a new proposal to set carbon pollution standards for power plants, the same way we regulate other dangerous substances, like arsenic and mercury. It’s a common-sense way to start to make a very real dent in reducing carbon pollution. Right now, the EPA is asking for the public’s input on these new limits on carbon emissions — add your name to show your support, and we’ll pass it along. Climate change is real — there’s no credible scientific debate anymore. We’re seeing its effects more and more every year. That’s why we need to do something about it — that includes taking action to reduce our carbon emissions. President Obama knows how crucial this is. The Climate Action Plan he laid out this summer set guidelines for these proposed EPA rules and laid out a roadmap for further carbon pollution reduction, expanded renewables, and more energy efficiency projects. He’s keeping his word on climate change — and now we need to do our part. Add your name today to support the EPA’s proposal to clean up our power plants: http://my.barackobama.com/Support-the-Presidents-Climate-Plan Thanks, Jack Jack Shapiro |
CREDO action Tell the Washington Post: Disavow your editorial’s offensive, racist, and untrue rhetoric about interracial families The petition to the Washington Post reads: “Publishing a staff-written editorial suggesting that ‘People with conventional views must repress a gag reflex when considering the mayor-elect of New York — a white man married to a black woman and with two biracial children’ is not only offensive and hurtful, it’s wrong given that 87% of Americans approve of interracial marriage. Publicly disavow the column and hold accountable the writer and editors responsible for its publication.” Automatically add your name: Sign the petition ► Dear Ralph,
November 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Extremist Super PACs are again making headlines in AZ01.
November 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dear Ralph & Westertlypost.com Readers.
The Koch brothers announced they are spending nearly $2 million on false attack ads – and I’m at the top of their list.
They want this seat badly. We always knew millions of dollars would be spent by outside extremist groups to unseat me by flooding the airways with lies. This is why I need your help today. We need to raise $5,000 by the end of the weekend for our Rapid Response Fund. Can you chip in $10 or more today?
The Koch brothers have no business meddling in District One. Their focus on Arizona will only open the floodgates for more shady cash spent on false attack ads. Your contribution of $10 or more to our Rapid Response Fund will be put directly to work against these types of attacks.
>>> Rush your contribution now so we can fight back!
We are going to see a barrage of attack ads just like these over the next year, and it’s not going to be easy. But with supporters like you, I’m confident we can fight back.
Thanks for all you do!
Sincerely,
Ann Kirkpatrick
P.S. Meeting our $5,000 goal is essential for us to stay on track. Can you contribute $10 to make sure we get there?
Colorado State University Discusses ‘Planetary Restoration: Is There a Road Map for Restoring Sustainable Ecosystems?’
November 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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College of the Redwoods Eureka main campus will host a community open house on Saturday, Nov. 2
November 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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College of the Redwoods Eureka main campus will host a community open house on Saturday, Nov. 2 to showcase its four brand-new buildings opened in the last year.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by free admission to a CR football game vs. Los Medanos College, beginning at 1 p.m. in Community Stadium. “This day provides an excellent opportunity for the community to see the ‘new’ College of the Redwoods,” said CR President Kathy Smith. “In addition to these new buildings, CR has many positive things going on including our excellent educational programs, new student success initiatives, improved accreditation and budget statuses. We also have new vendors running our bookstore and dining services. We want to offer local residents a chance to see what is happening with their community college.” The day will include guided tours of the $29.5 million Science and Humanities buildings in the center of campus, as well as the $19.3 million Student Services/Administration and Performing Arts Theater. Instructors will be present in the state-of -the art science labs and academic classrooms, each outfitted with the latest in SMART Board technology. One can also meet CR faculty in career technical facilities, such as welding, construction technology, drafting technology, manufacturing technology and registered nursing. Academy of the Redwoods, the early college high school located on the CR Eureka Campus, will also be open for tours. Information tables for CR’s programs will be set up in the courtyard between the two academic buildings. A special ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by refreshments, will also take place there at noon with CR President Kathy Smith, CR Trustees and other dignitaries. Music will be provided by the CR Concert Band. For more information, go to www.redwoods.edu or contact Paul DeMark at paul-demark@redwoods.edu or (707) 476-4561. |
October 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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