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Georgiana is the subject of the movie "The Duchess" (currently on Netflix) and a relative of the young Prince and Princess of Cambridge. Get the Ultimate Fan Guide -- with plot points, history, and what happened to the historical characters -- for only 99 cents!
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The Green Party has continually opposed entry into war and has consistently called for the immediate return of our troops, in stark contrast to the Democratic and Republican parties.
Today we march, tomorrow we vote Green Party.
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Reflections on Occupy Wall Street, with photos, fun, and good wishes for the future. eBook, Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? (Only $.99 !) In the eBook, the Occupy movement is explored through original reporting, photographs, cartoons, poetry, essays, and reviews.The collection of essays and blog posts records the unfolding of Occupy into the culture from September 2011 to the present. Authors Kimberly Wilder and Ian Wilder were early supporters of Occupy, using their internet platforms to communicate the changes being created by the American Autumn.
The eBook is currently available on Amazon for Kindle; Barnes & Noble Nook ; Smashwords independent eBook seller; and a Kobo for 99 cents and anyone can read it using their Kindle/Nook Reader, smart phone, or computer.
Published In New Masses (Dec. 1930) From the gun-boats in the river, Ten-inch shells for Christmas gifts, And peace on earth forever. Merry Christmas, India, To Gandhi in his cell, From righteous Christian England, Ring out, bright Christmas bell! Ring Merry Christmas, Africa, From Cairo to the Cape! Ring Hallehuiah! Praise the Lord! (For murder […]
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Another fun holiday post here. This is the golden age of muckraking books and documentaries but some of them may have escaped your attention because reviews and promotions cannot keep up with the sheer volume of material. Here are my recommendations for your Holiday and later reading time: 1. Achieving the Impossible by Lois Marie […]
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Mark Yodice http://www.myspace.com/markyodice played 3 songs at the Easy Anthems http://www.easyanthems.org special 2008 holiday show at the Conklin Barn. If you weren’t there, you missed some of the best music Ive ever heard on LI, anytime. Not only Easy Anthems, but a few songs from Brendan B. Brown, Micky Jimenez, Mark Yodice, Paul Loren, and […]
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KW writes: The Green Party of Suffolk supported council districts, as a measure that would bring a little more grassroots democracy to the current way Huntington elects council district members. However, on the bright side of this election, with at-large districts, it is easier to implement IRV [Instant Runoff Voting] and proportional representation measures which […]
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The Green Party of New York State decries the “historic” deal reached in the US Senate as historic only in the sense of its betrayal of American working people, women, and democracy. Green Party members across the United States still demand single-payer, universal health care, which is the most efficient and proven plan to cover […]
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New Year’s Day @ 12 Noon Until 4:00 P.M. Marathon Poetry Reading, Potluck & Music Event The North Sea Poetry Scene Is Hosting An Open Reading , 50/50 raffle, potluck, Granny’s Attic, etc. Bring Your Poems To Read & Your Books To Sell Start the New Year the right way with Poetry. Walt Whitman Birthplace, […]
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from DemocracyNow.org A new study on healthcare lobbying published in the Chicago Tribune has found that healthcare companies have spent $635 million on lobbying over the past two years. At least 166 former congressional aides involved in shaping healthcare legislation have registered to lobby for healthcare companies. This includes at least fourteen former aides to […]
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US Green Party leaders expressed their dismay with the failure of the UN summit in Copenhagen to reach an agreement on international action to curb climate change. Greens have been especially critical of: the grossly inadequate emissions reduction proposals that the US and other rich countries brought to Copenhagen, the lockout of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) […]
Filed under: Action Alert!, activism, cynthia mckinney, Ecology, Election 2008, Environment, grassroots democracy, Green Party, international politics, News, presidential race, Press Release, sustainability, sustainable, third party | Tagged: Copenhagen | 2 Comments »
Update 1/13/2010: In what could perhaps be movement in the case, or response to publicity, the court has canceled oral arguments set for January, and decided to rule on documents only. Green Party calls Asa Gordon’s action a demand for fair elections, voters’ rights, and racial justice A major voting rights civil action filed by […]
Filed under: 3rd party, activism, Ballot issues, cynthia mckinney, election, Election 2008, elections, grassroots democracy, Green Party | Tagged: Asa Gordon, electoral college | 4 Comments »
The Wilderside’s “We Want More Than Bipartisanship Contest” Political blogger Elizabeth Benjamin caught a great line from an editorial that NY State Senate Majority Leader John Sampson (D) wrote: “Bipartisanship is the only tool that will help fix New York’s problems.” Bipartisanship. Harumph. Why is the word “bipartisanship” such a pet peeve of mine? Because, […]
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Yes, that a Bic Pen tucked into the fretboard. Mark Yodice http://www.myspace.com/markyodice plays his song “Middlepond” at the PeaceSmiths 2009 Dinner/Concert. http://www.peacesmiths.org The event was hosted by Sonny Meadows. Video by Wilderside Media (Ian and Kimberly Wilder) http://www.onthewilderside.com
Filed under: music, original music, video | Tagged: acoustic guitar, bic pen, fundraiser, long island, mark yodice, music, nassau, peacesmiths, suffolk | Leave a Comment »
Nemo 2013: A few photos from Long Island during the Nemo snowstorm are at our Flickr: here. __________ Update: Friday February 26, 2010 at 12:35PM. You found our old post from an old snow. But yes, it’s snowing again on LI. Still snowing. Pretty cold too. The car doors have frozen up. We’re tired of […]
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our friend John Keenan was asked this question recently: . . . now would seem a good time for a third party to come forward with some good progressive ideas that the majority of the people of the country could get behind. Maybe said third party could pick up a few seats in Congress if […]
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