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14 Mar 2008 (Fri), 8:30 p.m. PDT / Sat 03:30 GMT
 
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Iraq War: Five Years Too Many: Join an event March 19, the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. |
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| 14 Jan 2008 (Mon), 7:00 p.m. PST / Tue 03:00 GMT [UPDATES/ENVIRONMENT] |
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Press EPA to Explain Veto: First, administrator kills states' global-warming regs; then he fails to appear at Congressional inquiry. |
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| 21 Nov 2007 (Wed), 10:00 a.m. PST / 18:00 GMT [UPDATES/ENVIRONMENT] Updated 21 Dec 2007 (Fri), 12:35 p.m. PST / 20:35 GMT |
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Save the Whales:
As Japan embarks on largest whale hunt ever, urge U.S. government to object.
 (partial) On U.S. request, Japan suspends hunt for humpback whales.
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| 20 Nov 2007 (Tue), 1:25 p.m. PST / 21:25 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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Support Striking Nurses: Appalachian nurses on picket lines since Oct. 1, fighting for better patient care, working conditions. |
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| 15 Nov 2007 (Thu), 12:35 p.m. PST / 20:35 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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Tell Senate to Allow Spying Lawsuits:
Bill would give immunity to telecommunications companies for helping the government spy on Americans without warrants
and allow further spying without individual warrants. The Senate Judiciary Committee stripped the immunity provision from the bill! (But keep sending letters so it doesn't get restored later.)
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| 21 Oct 2007 (Sun), 1:45 p.m. PDT / 21:45 GMT [UPDATES/ENVIRONMENT] |
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Urge Congress to Pass a Strong, Progressive Energy Law: Good bills have been approved by the House and Senate; now, make sure they keep the legislation strong on final passage. |
| 18 Oct 2007 (Thu), 2:05 p.m. PDT / 2105 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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Iranian Labor Leader Needs Treatment: Urge Iran's leaders to allow medical care for jailed transit worker Mansour Ossanlu. |
| 17 Oct 2007 (Wed), 12:16 a.m. PDT / 0716 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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Tell Senate to Hold Blackwater Accountable: Pass the Security Contractor Accountability Act to make sure private security guards overseas are subject to the law. |
| 16 Oct 2007 (Tue), 4:00 p.m. PDT / 1100 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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Tell Congress to Defend the Constitution: Vote on renewing warrantless spying powers is one of several chances Congress will have soon to restore our rights. |
| 20 Dec 2006 (Wed), 4:45 p.m. PST / Thu 00:45 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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Help Rep. Recover from Racist Fear: Virginia Rep's message to constituents assails elected Muslims, Koran. Offer to help him get therapy. |
| 28 Aug 2006 (Mon), 6:05 p.m. PST / Tue 01:05 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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Tell Your Reps: Stop Bush's Illegal Spying: During Congressional recess this week, meet with your elected officials to rein in assaults on our privacy. |
| 23 Aug 2006 (Wed), 12:20 a.m. PST / 07:20 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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Vote for Peace: Sign the voters' pledge to support only anti-war candidates in November. |
| 22 Aug 2006 (Tue), 11:29 p.m. PST / Wed 06:29 GMT [UPDATES/ENVIRONMENT] |
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Reject Global McWarming: Tell McDonald's to stop promoting environmental destruction by giving away toy Hummers. |
| 18 Feb 2006 (Sat), 5:55 p.m. PST / Sun 01:55 GMT [UPDATES/DEATH PENALTY] Updated 21 Feb 2006 (Tue), 6:300 p.m. PST / Wed 02:30 GMT |
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Protest
Morales Execution: Judge who presided over Michael Morales trial
now says death penalty was based on false testimony.  [1] Execution
rescheduled
for Tues 7:30 p.m. PST after two anesthesiologists, ordered by court to ensure prisoner is unconscious, walk out, saying
their role is unethical; medical groups
object
to doctors' participation.
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Judge issues
new requirement that executioner directly inject Morales with a syringe, not from a distance using an IV tube; prison officials
unsure they'll comply.
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State postpones execution
indefinitely; can't figure out a "humane" way to kill Morales.
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| 13 Feb 2006 (Mon), 6:00 p.m. PST / Tue 02:00 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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Stop Corporate Takeover of the Internet: Telecom giants want to limit high-speed access to highest-paying services and customers -- favoring corporate content while making alternative sources difficult or impossible to access. |
| 29 Jan 2006 (Sun), 3:10 p.m. PST / 11:10 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] Updated 13 Feb 2006 (Mon), 6:25 p.m. PST / Tue 02:25 GMT |
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Call Now: Just 4 More Senators Can Stop Alito:
Filibuster against Supreme Court nominee has almost enough support. The
Senate voted
72-25 to end debate (60 votes needed), and Alito was confirmed
by a 58-42 vote (51 votes needed). |
| 4 Jan 2006 (Wed), 6:20 p.m. PST / Thu 02:20 GMT [UPDATES/MIDDLE EAST] |
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On March 8, Women Protest War: Join events at U.S. embassies worldwide. |
| 19 Dec 2005 (Mon), 7:15 p.m. PST / Tue 03:15 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] Updated 10 Mar 2006 (Fri), 12:00 a.m. PST / 08:00 GMT |
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PATRIOT Act Stalled -- Help Hold the Line:
Urge Senators to continue allowing filibuster to stop renewal of the Act's worst provisions.
[1] Congress resolves
disputes regarding the Act, adds some protections for library records; passage expected.
[2] Final filibuster vote taken,
clearing way for passage.
[3] President Bush
signs PATRIOT Act renewal.
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| 9 Dec 2005 (Fri), 10:30 p.m. PST / Sat 06:30 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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How,
and Why, To Oppose Judge Alito:
Women's rights, freedom from government repression are among issues at stake in Supreme Court appointment fight.
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| 16 Nov 2005 (Wed), 12:55 a.m. PST / 08:55 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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Tell NBC: Progressive TV Shows Are Needed: Amazingly, NBC chief says left-leaning shows aren't necessary because progressives don't watch TV. |
| 4 Nov 2005 (Fri), 7:30 p.m. PST / 03:30 GMT [UPDATES/ALERTS] |
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Stop Torture--Keep the McCain Amendment: Military leaders agree: Bush Administration should not seek permission to torture detainees. |
| 2 Nov 2005 (Wed), 9:55 a.m. PST / 17:55 GMT [UPDATES/ENVIRONMENT] Updated 4 Nov 2005 (Fri), 6:40 p.m. PST / Sat 02:40 GMT; |
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Stop Budget Bill--Save Arctic Refuge:
Senate bill now being debated would open pristine wilderness to drilling for minimal oil reserves, enact host of other unpopular measures. House nixes drilling
after Senate narrowly rejects
amendment to protect Arctic.
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| 30 Oct 2005 (Sun), 01:40 p.m. PST / 21:40 GMT [UPDATES/MIDEAST] |
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Investigate Iraq Pre-War Lies: The indictment of Dick Cheney's chief of staff in the CIA-agent "outing" scandal is the tip of the iceberg. Time for Congress to go after the iceberg! |
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Tell FDA, Okay "Plan B" Contraception: Deadline is Tuesday (1 Nov 2005) for public comment on allowing over-the-counter sales of "morning-after" contraception. |
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