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"Moss versus machines: on the fifth anniversary of the death of election protection activist, Bill Moss, news report easy hacking of ATM machines, hence, electronic voting machines" Bob Fitrakis

http://www.freepress.org/columns/display/3/2010/1843

If you want to help out in Michigan contact the Michigan Election Reform Alliance at
http://www.michiganelectionreformalliance.org/

Or Nationally at Election Defense Alliance
http://electiondefensealliance.org/

Every voice matters! You could be the one to save our Democracy and Elections!

Steering Jim

I have Afghanistan on my mind a lot lately. I read what our contemporary progressive writers and speakers are saying and wonder what it will take to stop the endless war. Here's a selection of articles on Afghanistan from Commondreams. I pasted representative text under each link. I share it with you in hopes you will share it with others. ~ Carol C.

“The Afghanistan War is too costly to continue. ~Phyllis Bennis
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2010/08/03-2

The WikiLeaks documents provide a treasure trove of evidence--of what we already knew. This war has already failed. Every death, of civilian and soldier, is needless. The cost of this occupation and this war--in Afghan blood, in U.S. and NATO military blood, in billions of dollars needed for jobs at home and real reconstruction in Afghanistan and elsewhere--is too high.

We need to stop the funding now, bring the troops and contractors home, support regional diplomacy, and begin the long effort of repaying our huge debt to the people of Afghanistan and Iraq.”

Thanks to WikiLeaker, Afghan War Will End Soon ~ Ted Rall
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2010/08/03-6

Here are the 2010 endorsed candidates.

http://www.justice4michigan.org/node/66

Steering Jim

With the help of this website you can see the response to the candidates running for office on your ballot! Pretty neat site!

http://thevoterguide.mlive.com/index.do

Steering Jim

The MDP Justice Caucus is once again looking for donors and volunteers to help take back Michigan's Court System. Last election the incumbent "sleeping" justice Cliff Taylor was defeated. This year we need to defeat Bob Young and Elizabeth Weaver. To help educate the voters on the importance of voting the non-partisan section of their ballot. Please sign up at www.justice4michigan.org.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Steering Committee Jim

From Carol C: I love moments when you discover a new writer and thinker (to me) who writes captivating prose to stimulate thought and action. And, in that moment, I am reminded that none of us knows everything and we have an opportunity to grow if someone will be so kind as to share a new thought with us.

So, I share this with you. It is well worth the time it will take.

Joe Bageant: Our Plunder of Nature Will End Up Killing Capitalism and Our Obscene Lifestyles

http://www.alternet.org/story/147501/joe_bageant%3A_our_plunder_of_natur...

Come join the MDP Justice Caucus, Michigan's Progressive Democratic Caucus on Sunday evening March 21, 2010 as we welcome Madeleine Kunin!
Madeleine Kunin has a great new book out and she will be speaking on Women in Politics. It's going to be a fun evening. Become and event host, a program advertiser, or just an guest for dinner! Register now at www.Justice4Michigan.org Don't miss it!

If you are interested in helping your favorite progressive candidate win you should plan to attend Camp Millie Education in Saginaw Michigan. It's coming up. Check out www.JusticeCaucus.org to register! Space is limited! Sign up today!

The best explanation of why we need to address climate change

Solid risk assessment that by-passes belief. Pass it on.

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/best-explanation-climate-change.html

You cannot solve a problem with the thinking that created it. When enough people change their minds, the world will change.

Please pass it on to your address books! Thanks!

Steering Committee Jim
info@d4md.org

If you think it's time to get back to the basics and build relationships instead of credit card debt, or if giving love and kindness instead of giving Walmart, Visa, and Mastercard a bigger bottom line is important to you then here's a cool site you have to see:

www.buynothingchristmas.org

Check it out for all sorts of gift giving ideas and downloadable posters and more!

Enjoy! Remember where you spend your money matters. There's lots of charities that would love your donations this Christmas!

Steering Jim