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December 29, 2005
Friday, December 03, 2004
Friday's Links
Activism
Inspired by the presidential campaign of Howard Dean, Democracy for America is a political action committee dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government—from school board to the presidency. By going to their web page, you can find out how to get involved in your city, with everything from meetings to candidates to events. This is one you'll want to bookmark and check often!
News
In what seems to be a running theme, the ignorance (or perhaps the blatant disregard) of science continues. A congressional staff analysis has discovered that much of what is taught in abstinence-only education (across the country) is "false, misleading, or distorted information." Legislation was recently approved to give $170 million for abstinence-only education next year.
U.S. acknowledges bin Laden is not a top priority. Not only is capturing him not a top priority for the U.S., it's not even the highest priority of the troops in Afghanistan. Why isn't the media making a bigger deal out of the fact that it's been three years, and we're still no closer to catching him?
Your Tax Dollars at Work. The "separation" of church and state becomes narrower. As taxpayers, we understand that sometimes our money is not spent well. But for our taxes to be used to rebuild churches with live congregations is a pretty absurd notion. Utilizing a loophole of law, churches in California and elsewhere receive monies to rebuild/restore. Currently, Secretary of Interior Gale A. Norton is being sued by the "Americans United for Separation of Church and State."
Editorials
Ted McClelland may be a little arrogant, but his message rings true - we have a conservative government, a liberal culture, and all is not lost. Just look at Hollywood.
The 9/11 Bubble. Much like the administration gave John Snow, Thomas L. Friedman gives us a reality check. Among other things, he reminds us that over the next ten years, $5 trillion we be added to the national cumulative debt. And you thought Starbucks coffee was expensive!
Remember the January 28, 2003 State of the Union address? Remember the impassioned plea for Africans suffering from HIV/AIDS, and Bush's pledge to confront the disease both abroad and overseas? Turns out it's too expensive of a promise to keep.
Humor
To bring you some Friday afternoon humor, we present The Dubya Movie. You'll need sound, and about five minutes.
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December 29, 2005
Friday, December 03, 2004
Friday's Links
Activism
Inspired by the presidential campaign of Howard Dean, Democracy for America is a political action committee dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government—from school board to the presidency. By going to their web page, you can find out how to get involved in your city, with everything from meetings to candidates to events. This is one you'll want to bookmark and check often!
News
In what seems to be a running theme, the ignorance (or perhaps the blatant disregard) of science continues. A congressional staff analysis has discovered that much of what is taught in abstinence-only education (across the country) is "false, misleading, or distorted information." Legislation was recently approved to give $170 million for abstinence-only education next year.
U.S. acknowledges bin Laden is not a top priority. Not only is capturing him not a top priority for the U.S., it's not even the highest priority of the troops in Afghanistan. Why isn't the media making a bigger deal out of the fact that it's been three years, and we're still no closer to catching him?
Your Tax Dollars at Work. The "separation" of church and state becomes narrower. As taxpayers, we understand that sometimes our money is not spent well. But for our taxes to be used to rebuild churches with live congregations is a pretty absurd notion. Utilizing a loophole of law, churches in California and elsewhere receive monies to rebuild/restore. Currently, Secretary of Interior Gale A. Norton is being sued by the "Americans United for Separation of Church and State."
Editorials
Ted McClelland may be a little arrogant, but his message rings true - we have a conservative government, a liberal culture, and all is not lost. Just look at Hollywood.
The 9/11 Bubble. Much like the administration gave John Snow, Thomas L. Friedman gives us a reality check. Among other things, he reminds us that over the next ten years, $5 trillion we be added to the national cumulative debt. And you thought Starbucks coffee was expensive!
Remember the January 28, 2003 State of the Union address? Remember the impassioned plea for Africans suffering from HIV/AIDS, and Bush's pledge to confront the disease both abroad and overseas? Turns out it's too expensive of a promise to keep.
Humor
To bring you some Friday afternoon humor, we present The Dubya Movie. You'll need sound, and about five minutes.
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December 29, 2005
Inspired by the presidential campaign of Howard Dean, Democracy for America is a political action committee dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government—from school board to the presidency. By going to their web page, you can find out how to get involved in your city, with everything from meetings to candidates to events. This is one you'll want to bookmark and check often!
News
In what seems to be a running theme, the ignorance (or perhaps the blatant disregard) of science continues. A congressional staff analysis has discovered that much of what is taught in abstinence-only education (across the country) is "false, misleading, or distorted information." Legislation was recently approved to give $170 million for abstinence-only education next year.
U.S. acknowledges bin Laden is not a top priority. Not only is capturing him not a top priority for the U.S., it's not even the highest priority of the troops in Afghanistan. Why isn't the media making a bigger deal out of the fact that it's been three years, and we're still no closer to catching him?
Your Tax Dollars at Work. The "separation" of church and state becomes narrower. As taxpayers, we understand that sometimes our money is not spent well. But for our taxes to be used to rebuild churches with live congregations is a pretty absurd notion. Utilizing a loophole of law, churches in California and elsewhere receive monies to rebuild/restore. Currently, Secretary of Interior Gale A. Norton is being sued by the "Americans United for Separation of Church and State."
Editorials
Ted McClelland may be a little arrogant, but his message rings true - we have a conservative government, a liberal culture, and all is not lost. Just look at Hollywood.
The 9/11 Bubble. Much like the administration gave John Snow, Thomas L. Friedman gives us a reality check. Among other things, he reminds us that over the next ten years, $5 trillion we be added to the national cumulative debt. And you thought Starbucks coffee was expensive!
Remember the January 28, 2003 State of the Union address? Remember the impassioned plea for Africans suffering from HIV/AIDS, and Bush's pledge to confront the disease both abroad and overseas? Turns out it's too expensive of a promise to keep.
Humor
To bring you some Friday afternoon humor, we present The Dubya Movie. You'll need sound, and about five minutes.
