Wed 30 Jul 2008
We are excited to announce that Ralph Nader is coming to Utah!
He is going to speak with former mayor of Salt Lake City Rocky Anderson. Rocky Anderson has been an environmental leader in Salt Lake City, winning the EPA’s Climate Protection Award in 2003. The Mayor has also been an outspoken critic of the Bush administration and a supporter of impeachment proceedings against the President and Vice President. (more…)
Tue 29 Jul 2008
Two weeks ago we sent you the message below to announce our 100 cosponsors in 100 days initiative to stop media consolidation.
We’re only two weeks into this summer campaign, and already more than 40 members of Congress have signed on to this important legislation. We’re almost halfway there, but we need your help.
Please click on this link to sign the petition to help us get over 50 cosponsors before next week, when Congress will leave D.C. for the summer.
Thanks for your help,
Josh (more…)
Mon 21 Jul 2008
With one day left before the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) office in Montana stops accepting public comments, opponents to bike access are stepping up their efforts to eliminate mountain biking in cherished places. Despite the attacks, IMBA and local affiliates like the Montana Mountain Bike Alliance are committed to finding inclusive, long-lasting solutions and building a broad base of support for protecting Montana’s public lands.
Please take action NOW by with IMBA’s Action Alert. The deadline for comments is Friday, July 18. (more…)
Mon 21 Jul 2008
Ralph Nader, the Independent Candidate for President, will bring his “People Fighting Back” campaign to Salt Lake City! Featuring Rocky Anderson.
Thursday, July 31st, 7:30PM
Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah
1375 E Presidents Circle, Salt Lake
Suggested contribution: $10/$5 students - no one will be turned away (more…)
Fri 11 Jul 2008
Fri 11 Jul 2008
When members of Congress from Utah return home this summer, they need to hear why stopping further media consolidation must be a top priority.
By acting now, you can ensure that there are thousands of petitions ready to be delivered when Rep. Rob Bishop sets foot back in your district for the summer congressional recess.
Help Stop Big Media: Sign the Petition Now (more…)
Thu 10 Jul 2008
Hey folks look at this!!!
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_9823844
WOOHOO!
Now please ride with traffic and not on the wrong side of the road….
All the best!
Ike
Thu 10 Jul 2008
According to press reports, Rush Limbaugh will be making $38 million a year.
For eight years.
Rush is making this money by being a radio talk show host.
On public property.
That would be - the public airwaves.
Owned by the American people.
For which Rush - and his affiliated companies - pay no rent.
Rush Limbaugh is on welfare.
Corporate welfare.
The public airwaves belong to the American people.
The Federal Communications Commission is supposed to be our trustee.
The people are the landlords. (more…)
Wed 9 Jul 2008
Good morning.
This is Ralph Nader.
Today is Wednesday July 9, 2008.
And I’m listening now to the debate on the Senate floor over legislation that will give President Bush new warrantless eavesdropping powers.
The bill will also grant immunity to telecom companies for cooperating with Mr. Bush in his illegal warrantless wiretapping on Americans - on any one of you. (more…)
Tue 17 Jun 2008
This just in from Speedy…
I am 2 weeks away from the MS 150 and I need your help!
Help me raise money for the National MS Society as I ride in the MS 150 in 2 weeks.
Every hour of every day, someone is diagnosed with MS. Almost 4 years ago I became one of those people. We can use your help and that’s why I’m asking you to support my fund raising efforts with a tax-deductible donation. No amount is too small, 5 dollars, 10 dollars, anything helps us in this battle. (more…)