March 2010
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Fired up and ready to go!
It was a dark and stormy night….
….but they braved a wicked storm last night to come from all parts of Chester County…and Lancaster County…and probably some other surrounding communities…to…
The “Obama Family Reunion” last night at West Chester’s Iron Hill Brewery.
The last thing I needed to do last night was come home from work, then go back out into the 20-something-degree-windchill-factor,...
No, you can't!
Need inspiration? Once in awhile, a video can pretty much say it all. This video might just be all that President Obama needs for his 2012 campaign:
To share…pass it on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpOUctySD68
This week: Dorothy Marder photography exhibit,...
Kitao Gallery, Swarthmore College
Friday, April 2, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, April 3-4, 4-6 p.m.
Dorothy Marder was a peace activist, feminist, and gay rights advocate. Her freelance photography offers a glimpse into activism during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. The Kitao Gallery is a student gallery located on the Swarthmore College campus between Sharples dining hall and Olde Club....
Healthcare reform: Seniors to get life-saving...
If seniors need anything, they sure don’t need any more donuts – they need their prescription drugs! The part of the healthcare reform act helping seniors most plugs up that insidious Medicare D “donut hole.” To make the act deficit-neutral and to satisfy the “we-hate-taxes-and-government” crowd, this huge benefit will not be fully operative until 2020 (in time for a lot of us boomers!), under a...
ACTIVISM 101: Make a film for your cause!
“MiND is a learning channel that believes in the power of community. Many of our programs are created by our members. MiND is TV by the people, for the people.”—www.mindtv.org
In these times, when corporate, monied, anti-people interests are taking over all the media, and when the mainsteam media simply ignore news of interest to us all, reporting our own news is increasingly...
This week: Local Coffee Party to meet Saturday,...
(From Ian Rhodewalt): The first West Chester Coffee Party meeting two weeks ago had a great turnout, with many great questions, lively discussion, and ideas. One of the big questions was, “Where does the Coffee Party go from here, and for what are we holding our politicians accountable?” A great tool called “Coffee Sphere” is available now on at the website,...
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10 immediate healthcare reform benefits that...
Ten benefits which come online within six months of President Obama’s signature on the health care bill these benefits help YOU NOW:
Adult children may remain as dependents on their parents’ policy until their 27th birthday
Children under age 19 may not be excluded for pre-existing conditions
No more lifetime or annual caps on coverage
Free preventative care for all
Adults with...
“In the end, what this day represents is another stone firmly laid in the...”
– President Barack Hussein Obama, the pro-life President
This week: Swarthmore - Eyes Wide Open exhibit,...
Note: From time to time I will publish information about events that are not in Chester County, but that are either nearby or “close enough” – events that will interest some of you and that I think you just might want to travel to or to know about. The Philadelphia/southeastern Pennsylvania area has so many great peace-and-justice-related activities - sometimes, it’s good just to know about...
This week: Party for Palestine clean water -...
Note: From time to time I will publish information about events that are not in Chester County, but that are either nearby or “close enough” – events that will interest some of you and that I think you might want to travel to. Be sure to let me know of any such events you think will be of interest to our readers.—KP
The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), works to improve the...
My colonoscopy today: What healthcare reform is...
This is what healthcare is all about, folks. It’s about colonoscopies and mammograms and PSA tests. It’s about medication, and X-rays and ultrasounds and CAT scans; about bearing healthy babies, about keeping our children healthy or treating them when they’re sick and injured, about holding on to our loved ones.
It’s not about some furry-fuzzy weasel-wordy kinda thing...
What healthcare reform will do for you…and your...
Sooner, or later, you will benefit from the healthcare reform legislation that will pass, perhaps even this week. It will save your life, or that of someone you care about. And you will thank your lucky stars for it.
With all the noise pounding our ears from the airwaves, intended to terrify, confuse, and delude you, what often gets lost in the healthcare reform debate is that the legislation...
SING: Tanguy (Glen Mills) Saturday, March 20....
If you haven’t gone to one of these monthly singalongs, which welcome everyone, then you’re in for a treat - a lovely evening with just plain folks who gather to sing folk songs, hymns, broadway tunes, old standards, every kind of song. If you like to sing (whether you’re good at it or not doesn’t matter - trust me, I’m no singer!), then try one of these monthly...
“Show me a country where the bombs had to fall, show me the ruins of buildings so...”
– Phil Ochs
Miracle on N. Matlack St...gleaming new Safe...
West Chester’s new Safe Harbor homeless shelter’s open house Saturday showcased an amazing place, augmenting the men’s shelter with a wonderful upstairs facility for homeless single women! It is absolutely beautiful - and a model of what a community coming together can accomplish when people really care - and this community, obviously, really cares.
Those who had volunteered...
Glenn Beck attacks moi (as Miss Piggy would ...
…I’m honored. Seriously, I don’t know how “they” (moveon, I think) did this - but it’s so much fun. You need to log in to Facebook to view this video. If you’re not a member, someone tells me, you can log in as a guest. But, if you can’t view it, I can’t tell you anything more. But it’s sheer fun (and I think you can pass it on, adding...
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Sunday Coffee with Frank Rich: Rove-Cheney...
“If we are really to keep America safe, it’s essential we remember exactly which American politicians empowered Iran, Al Qaeda and the Taliban from 2001 to 2008, and why. History will be repeated not only if we forget it, but also if we let it be rewritten by those whose ideological zealotry and boneheaded decisions have made America less safe to this day.”
Frank Rich, New York Times, March 14,...
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ACTIVISM 101: How you can save lives in...
SPREAD THE CONTENTS OF THIS BLOG FAR AND WIDE, FOLKS!!!
YOU CAN DO THIS!!
For over a year, The Chester County Peace Movement (my group) has sent an average of 10-12 boxes of clothing, toys, and school supplies (mostly clothing) per month to Afghanistan refugees via the U.S. Army, which makes distribution certain and mailing affordable. This project is something your civic or religious...
Coffee Party group meeting today, noon, Senora's...
Brave the storm, and get out today to help these young folks get their Coffee Party branch started! Make your lunchtime productive today!—KP From Ian Rhodewalt, local organizer: The Coffee Party Movement is an exciting political development on both the national and the local level whose goal is to bring civility back to the political process and put our government back to work for the people...
Film: "Rethink Afghanistan" - Villanova University...
This is a superb film that everyone should see. If you think you understand the Afghanistan War, think again.Groups have been showing this film all over the country, including several times in Chester County. Here’s another chance to see it and to discuss this war.—KP Villanova University Prof. Joseph Betz is showing the film”Rethink Afghanistan” to his Ethics of War class,...
In Memoriam: Granny D, the Raging Granny, Dies at...
Let us all be like Granny D, one of my true heroes - she never give up. Let us all be Raging Grannies and Raging Grandpas. And Raging Grandchildren, too! See: http://readersupportednews.org/off-site-news-section/122-human-rights/1206-granny-d-dead-at-100 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXhnDXDL-m8 (Thanks to Jana for this.)
Need YOUR profile - Profiles of Chester County...
I will publish profiles on this blog of Chester County peace & justice advocates. Many of you and your friends are involved in all manner of activities that promote peace and/or justice, either locally, nationally, or globally - anything from organizations for international relief efforts to local food bank, homeless, or civil rights, union, or political efforts - all kinds of causes,...
Join us! Community organizing training - West...
Join many other community activists (including me) for a weekend of community//local political organizing training by Democracy for America (DFA) - Sat-Sun, March 20-21, Stetson Middle School, 1060 Wilmington Pike (Route 202), West Chester. Local political organizing. You must register and pay online - $60 for 2-day weekend ($30 for seniors/students/low income), - see...
HomeAid for Africa to host African dance...
All are invited - HomeAID for Africa will be hosting an African Dance Performance at the Meetinghouse on March 12 from 7:00-9:00pm. All profits go to support those in Malawi suffering from HIV/Aids, particularly women and children. This should be a wonderful event with drumming and fun for all ages. This is guaranteed to lift you right out of the winter doldrums!! Suggested donation is $5.00....
Local Coffee Party group to meet this Saturday,...
This is just in from Ian Rhodewalt - all invited: I wanted to let you know about the Coffee Party Movement, an exciting political development on both the national and the local level whose goal is to bring civility back to the political process and put our government back to work for the people it is supposed to serve. Next Saturday, March 13, is going to be National Coffee Party Day, where we are...
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Demonstration to close the Army Experience Center...
Delaware Valley Regional Demonstration to Close the Army Experience Center 7th Anniversary of the Iraq War & U.S. Occupation It’s Time to Stop the Wars and End the Militarization of Youth - Jobs, Not Wars Saturday, March 20, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Vigil & Rally: Knights & Woodhaven Roads, Northeast Philadelphia, & Iraq War Anniversary Memorial & Protest: Army Experience Center...
Coming up (healthcare): Dr. Tsou to speak on...
I met Dr. Tsou a few weeks ago at a meeting, and he is well worth listening to - plus, these potluck suppers are wonderful experiences - a welcoming, warm group, comfortable venue, great food…highly recommended!—KP “What Now: Healthcare Reform and the Future of Universal Health Care” Dr. Walter Tsou, former Health Commissioner/Philadelphia Sun. March 14, potluck supper at...
HomeAID for Africa - Dancing to the drums! March...
I cannot say enough good things about this fantastic organization right here in Chester County - they deserve everyone’s support! See www.homeaidforafrica.org. Banish the dreariness of late winter at an exciting, fun-filled, inexpensive evening of drumming and dancing—and help deserving women and kids at the same time! Join HomeAID for Africa for a performance by the Croatan Studio’s West...
Tues., 3/9: Free bus from Reading to DC healthcare...
This is the final act to get healthcare reform passed in 2010! Congress will vote on it this month. Insurance industry lobbyists will come to Washington next Tuesday, March 9, to defeat healthcare reform. Healthcare advocates from around the country are coming to protest. Healthcare for America Now is running 12 buses from Pennsylvania for this event. The trip is free, and you get a free lunch....
Unemployed? Finally...a union for YOU!
This is just great! It’s about time the unemployed in this country organize! See: www.unionofunemployed.com
Have you joined the Coffee Party?
I did yesterday…read all about it - it’s sweeping the country: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/25/AR2010022505517.html?hpid=topnews
