Reg825 | Project Economic Refugee

28 Dec

Stopping Senators from hiding behind the threat of a fillibuster

I caught Sam Seder filling in forÂ Keith Olbermann this week and it was a real treat, one because I’ve been a fan of hisÂ work from his days on the Majority Report with Janeane GarofaloÂ right up to his commentaries on calling...
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27 Dec

Building a self-sustaining park in California’s South L.A.

As the year comes to a close, reflecting on 2010Â onÂ my work as a community organizer locally in Los Angeles, Iâ€™ve had the fortune of experiencing a few moments of victory in the midst of most cards being stacked against the...
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26 Dec

Angels

Hope everyone had a good Christmas and are enjoying the holiday season so far.Â I’ve been offline taking a breather as most of you probably have.Â In the spirit of giving and good will and in the tradition of Project...
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23 Dec

President Obama Tries to Appease Latinos on DREAM Act

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy “For eight long years, we have had a president who has made all kinds of promises to Latinos on the campaign trail, but failed to live up to...
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23 Dec

The New Cesar Chavez: The DREAM’ers

Not since Cesar Chavez has there been a symbol like him rising from the ground up that has become the national faceÂ ofÂ Latino empowerment in the United States.Â The magnitude of what Mr. Chavez achieved in terms of influencing public opinion...
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22 Dec

Project Economic Refugee on Randi Rhodes Show

Nicole Sandler filled in for Randi Rhodes (fast-forward to minute 28; I was dropped in the beginning because of some phone trouble but joined back in righ away) on her radio show to discuss the DREAM Act: As you know,...
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18 Dec

Who were the cowards that killed our DREAM & what are you going to do about it Mr. President?

We will never forget these tears. December 18, 2010 In a day that should’ve been a day of progress and celebration with the passage of the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, a dark cloud taints it withÂ the DREAM Act...
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17 Dec

Coward

Â Senator Jon Tester, whoÂ largely owes his becoming a Senator to the support of the progressive netroots,Â will vote against the DREAM Act.Â In case you missed it, his office issued the following statement:Â DECEMBER 17, 2010 Â Â Tester statement on...
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17 Dec

Hey MoveOn: Will You Support DREAM Act too?

MoveOn.org was the first organization that inspired me to be an activist.Â When they asked me for donations, volunteer support, or host an event for them in my town, I stepped up and answered their call.Â Now I’m asking something...
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17 Dec

With Tax Bill Out of The Way, Saturday Cloture Vote on DREAM Act

Proving once more that what Wall Street wants is what Wall Street gets, the tax giveaway to the millionaires passed in the House.Â However, the silver lining is that that clears the way for other matters to be taken up...
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