"We cannot change the past, but we can change our attitude toward it. Uproot guilt and plant forgiveness. Tear out arrogance and seed humility. Exchange love for hate --- thereby, making the present comfortable and the future promising." -Maya Angelou
"WHERE ARE THE WOMEN?" demands NY congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, outraged when she sees all men in the first panel of 'experts' asked by Issa to testify on the hearing on inclusion of women in health care coverage for contraception. Female Democrats on Thursday walked out of a House GOP committee hearing on contraceptive coverage after the only female witness requested to speak during the first of two hearings was rejected by the committee chairman, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA). Reports from inside the hearing noted that some of the female Democrats left the room, and one member, Rep. Holmes Norton (D-DC), called the committee an "autocratic regime."
Belgian firefighters hosed down police with freezing cold water during a protest in Brussels against austerity measures. The firemen pointed their high-power water hoses at the Belgian prime minister's. Fire officers were protesting against the Belgian government's decision to increase their retirement age from 58 to 67. Rebellions spread from from Greece throughout Europe.
Washington State Rep. Maureen Walsh (a Republican) gave a passionate speech defending marriage equality that's going viral. ""You know, I was married for 23 years to the love of my life and he died six years ago," Rep. Maureen Walsh says in the clip. "I think of all the wonderful years we had and the wonderful fringe benefits of having three beautiful children...and so I just think to myself: how could I deny anyone the right to have that incredible bond with another individual in life. To me it seems almost cruel." Walsh, who tells the crowd she has a lesbian daughter, goes on to note: "Shes's still a fabulous human being and she met someone she loves very much. And some day, by God, I want to throw a wedding for that kid. And someday I hope that's what I can do. I hope she will not feel like a second-class citizen involved in something called a 'domestic partnership' which, frankly, sounds like a Mary Maids franchise to me."
Wallace, insinuating that Gay Marriage is judicial activism, asks where is it in the Constitution that permits gay mariage. "Where is the right to interracial marriage in the Constitution" asked Ted Olsen of Wallace. Brilliant arguments by Olson. When Wallace insists the voters have the right to outlaw gay marriage, Olson asks if it would be constitutional for the voters to force blacks to drink at separate water fountains.
CA Democratic Congressman Henry Waxman got an angry response from Republican Congressman Ed Whitfield over the idea that the right wing billionaire Koch brothers should be subpoenaed over their financial interest in the Keystone XL Pipeline. Republicans are protecting the mega rich Koch brothers who generously fund campaigns of the GOP congressmen.
UPDATE: NY cop Anthony Blogna sadistically pepper sprays women demonstrators while they are corralled in a net last September in the Wall Street area. Chelsea Elliott of Brooklyn and Jeanne Mansfield of Massachusetts filed the lawsuit on Feb. 13 in Manhattan federal court against Deputy Inspector Anthony Bologna, the city, the police department and other unidentified officers, saying it failed to train police officers properly.
FDR tells the truth about the leaders of the modern Republican party. Somehow, in 1936, he foresaw what would be happening NOW.
Iraq attacks kill 60, raise sectarian fearsBAGHDAD (Reuters) - Simultaneous early morning attacks on mostly Shi'ite targets across Iraq killed at least 60 people and wounded dozens on Thursday in one of the bloodiest days of violence since U.S. troops pulled out in mid-December. The attacks that appeared to pitch al Qaeda-linked Sunni Muslim insurgents against Shi'ites raised fears of a return to the widespread sectarian carnage that ...
Farmers furious after Iraq stops buying US riceThe talk of the day among Ray Stoesser and other rice farmers is Iraq's decision not to buy U.S. rice, a stinging move that adds to a stressful year punctuated by everything from drought to unusual heat.
Timeline: Deadliest attacks in Iraq in last year(Reuters) - Here are details of some of the major attacks in Iraq in the past year: March 29, 2011 - At least 53 people are killed and 98 wounded when gunmen take hostages at a provincial council headquarters in Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit, precipitating a battle with security forces who sweep in to end the siege. August 15 - A wave of attacks strike cities across Iraq, killing around 70 ...
Iraq to approve new Saudi ambassadorIraq will approve the nomination of a non-resident Saudi ambassador, the Iraqi foreign minister said Tuesday, terming it a positive sign for the normalisation of ties between the two countries.
Saudi Arabia names ambassador to IraqSaudi Arabia is taking a major step toward thawing diplomatic relations with Iraq by posting an ambassador to Baghdad for the first time in more than two decades, Iraq's foreign minister said Tuesday.
More than 50 killed in wave of bombings across IraqBAGHDAD — A wave of bombings across Iraq killed dozens of people Thursday morning, security officials said, in a grim indication of the strength of the insurgency two months after the U.S. military completed its withdrawal. Read full article >>
Iraq's 2012 executions top 2011's numberIraq executed four people this week, bringing the number of people put to death so far this year to at least 69, or one more than in all of 2011, a justice ministry official said on Tuesday.
'Qaeda' attacks kill 39, wound over 250 in IraqA wave of attacks blamed on Al-Qaeda killed at least 39 people on Thursday, in what Iraq's parliament speaker said was an attempt to derail an Arab League summit planned for the end of March.
The toxic perils of Tritium at San Onofre By Russell Hoffman - "San Onofre Nuclear Waste Generating Station (SONGS) is a pair of aging Pressurized Water Reactors (PWRs) in the midst of Southern California's burgeoning, vibrant, forward-thinking, technologically advanced, interconnected, health-conscious population. - t doesn�t belong here at all, and it's well past time to get rid of it. - Conceived in the 1950s, the two units that still operate were designed in the 60s, built in the 70s, went online in the 80s, and have been falling apart ever since."
Army officer issues report on military's deception
U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Daniel Davis issued an 84-page assessment of the war in Afghanistan. Davis, a 17-year combat veteran, doesn't mince words and says that after 10 years of fighting, it has been a disaster for the U.S. military, and the military's own top brass has kept this hidden from Congress and the American public. The Military is trying to suppress this report. CLICK to access the full report:
Occupy Vista demonstration Sundays at 2:00PM 02/26/2012
The Occupy Vista activists demonstrate every Sunday afternoon at 2:00PM for one hour at the corner of South Santa Fe and Main Street. Demonstrate for NO WAR, for economic justice, jobs - "Jail the Banksters".
Special Occupy Rally & Address in Oceanside 02/27/2012
National spokesperson from Move to Amend, David Cobb, will address in person an Occupy rally at the Oceanside Public Library on Feb. 27th. Begins at 6:30 PM, speaker 7:00 PM. Find out about the Constitutional Amendment to reverse the Supreme Court Decision Citizens United. RSVP.
Occupy WS calls for May Day general strike
Occupy Wall Street has officially endorsed the call for a general strike on May Day (May 1). Los Angeles and Oakland had already endorsed the strike. "*No Work *No School *No Housework *No Shopping *No Banking TAKE THE STREETS!"
Activities for the LGBTQ community in No. Co.
Evey Monday at the center, 6PM-8PM Transgender discussion group social and gathering. Everyone is welcome -- Also, yoga, runners, discussion groups. The LGBT center is at 510 North Coast Hwy in Oceanside, just two blocks north of the library.
March, Demonstration for SD janitors 02/24/2012
San Diego County janitors have the lowest pay and benefits in the entire State of California. The Occupy movement will march and demonstrate this Friday at noon to demand economic justice. Meet at 8th and B Street.
2nd annual birdhouse auction at BVAS 02/25/2012
2nd annual birdhouse auction at BVAS! The Buena Vista Audubon Society will host a special gala evening featuring a gourmet taco bar, assorted drinks, and live music. The featured attraction of the evening will be a fun auction led by Martha Barnette, co-host of the popular NPR radio program “A Way With Words”.
Public Has Right to Videotape Police, Court Rules Announcement: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - It is legal for citizens to videotape police carrying out their duties in public, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last year. The Aug. 26 ruling in Glik v. Cunniffe is important to professional journalists and citizen journalists alike.
Vista City Council-Adoption of New General Plan 02/28/2012
Vista City Council Hearing-Adoption of New General Plan. This proposed update to the city's General Plan is the first one in North County to really try to achieve some balance between protecting our priceless remaining natural resources and providing for necessary development in a way that preserves community character.
Like to see Bilbray defeated? Announcement:
Even though Rep. Brian Bilbray's district no longer includes Escondido, we all have years of motivation to see him turned out of office. Lori Saldaña, who spoke to EDC early in 2011, is running against him.
OCCUPY Encinitas, weekly demonstration 03/03/2012
OCCUPY Encinitas holds its weekly rally every Saturday in downtown from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and General Assembly afterwards across the street at Leucadia Pizzeeria. Come join the group and meet lots of nice, compatible compatriots who are seeking new answers and solutions for America's problems.
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