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Lazarus and the Iranians

Jim Wallis | Posted 07.27.2009 | Politics

Read More: Global, Wealthy, President Obama, Lazarus and the Rich Man, Jesus, Grassroots, Justice of God, Poor, Injustice, Luke, Government, Streets, Image of God, Iran, Muslim, Wealth, Muslim World, Protest, Muslims, Story of Lazarus, Justice, Poverty, Iranians, Lazarus, Politics News
Jim Wallis

A connection has been made. A connection clearly seen between a young generation here in the United States and a young generation of Iranians who have taken to the streets.

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Green is the Color of Growth

Charlotte Safavi | Posted 07.19.2009 | World

Read More: Mir Hossein Mousavi, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Grassroots Activism, Grassroots, Iran, Tehran, Iran Elections, Ayatollah Khomeini, World News
Charlotte Safavi

Whatever the short-term political outcome, for me, this is no longer about who wins the election. It is about growth, about grassroots, about the green.

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The Growing Grassroots Movement Against Coal

Bruce Nilles | Posted 07.06.2009 | Green

Read More: Environment, Sierra Club, Clean Coal, Coal, Grassroots, Green News
Bruce Nilles

Everyday we see signs of the growing grassroots movement for clean energy in the U.S. Americans are not just demanding that we switch from coal to clean energy, they're getting together to take action on a local and national scale.

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Can Artists Save The World?

Julia Moulden | Posted 06.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Tom Stoppard, Toni Beatty, White House, Michael Pollan, Grassroots, New Radicals, Garden, Careers, Mexico, Artists, Obama, Julia Moulden, Victory Garden, The Giving Life, Living News
Julia Moulden

A photograph of me circa 1977 hangs over my desk. It was taken by Toni Beatty, an American photographer I met when we shared adjoining villas and a g...

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A Tragic Misdiagnosis: The Continued Suffering of Civilians Amongst Victory Celebrations in Sri Lanka

Nimmi Gowrinathan | Posted 06.20.2009 | World

Read More: Icrc, Tamil Tigers, Grassroots, Sri Lanka, Sri-Lanka-No-Fire-Zone, Un Secretary General, Humanitarian Crisis, World News
Nimmi Gowrinathan

The abuses of the past few months have left deep wounds that empty promises alone cannot heal; awareness does not always translate into action.

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All I Need to Know (to Adapt to the Changing Media Landscape) I Learned from My Mom!

Celia Alario | Posted 06.19.2009 | Media

Read More: Mainstream Media, Grassroots, Progressives, Public Relations, Death of Newspapers, Progressive Communicators, Media, Newspapers, Pcn, Media News
Celia Alario

I imagine we'll arrive from this rocky road trip with truth, accuracy, journalistic integrity, justice and a more informed and empowered citizenry intact.

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Arthur Delaney

Tea Party Organizer: Effort "In A Very Disconcerting Position At The Moment"

HuffingtonPost.com | Arthur Delaney | Posted 06.05.2009 | Politics

Read More: Grassroots, Tax Day Tea Parties, Eric Odom, Astroturf, Tea Party, Politics News

One of the leading coordinators of the tea parties that happened across the country on tax day, April 15, has penned a soul-searching letter to suppor...

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Grassroots Green Organizers Celebrated

ecofabulous.com | Posted 05.29.2009 | Green

Read More: Green Politics, Goldman Prize, Grassroots, Green News

Al Gore, Robert Redford and Tracy Chapman (who rocked the house!) were present to mark the 20th anniversary of the award. Each year the Goldman Prize ...

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Gay Marriage in Vermont: Three Progressive Lessons

Aaron Zelinsky | Posted 05.20.2009 | Politics

Read More: Title IX, New Federalism, Federalism, Grassroots, Progressive Agenda, Lily Ledbetter Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Vermont Gay Marriage Veto, Connecticut Gay Marriage, Progressive Politics, Vermont Gay Marriage Bill, California Gay Marriage, Governor David Paterson, Brown v. Board of Education, Connecticut Gay Marriage Ruling, Vermont Gay Marriage, Gay Marriage Ban, Vermont Gay Marriage Override, Gay Marriage, California Proposition 8, Politics News
Aaron Zelinsky

For too long, federalism, the Madisonian concept of shared power between state and federal government, has been an idea monopolized by conservatives.

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The 'Deep Throat' of Green

Giles Slade | Posted 05.15.2009 | Green

Read More: Environmentalism, Democracy, Green Living, Grassroots, Deep Throat, President Obama, Feminists, Incredible Hulk, Dr. Bruce Banner, The People's Prez, Green News
Giles Slade

Environmental activists need to remake themselves into organizing activists who invite policy participation at the grassroots level.

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Power to the People: Rebooting Conventional Diplomacy

Cheryl Benard and Edward O'Connell | Posted 03.30.2009 | World

Read More: Netroots, Netroots Activism, Bosnia, Egypt, Trans-National Activism, Grassroots, RAND Corportation, World News
Cheryl Benard and Edward O'Connell

Identifying, promoting, and networking a transnational network of countervailing voices will require some of America's best diplomats: citizen diplomats from the ranks of the US public.

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A Kick in the Career: R.I.P. Public Access Television

Thomas Stern | Posted 02.12.2009 | Media

Read More: Public Access Tv, Careers, Media, Economy, Grassroots, Career Path, Jobs, Youtube, The Village People, Illinois, Public Television, Los Angeles, Michigan, Changing the World, Media News
Thomas Stern

Can I honestly say that by virtue of my station in life that I am inherently contributing more to civilization than a woman in a spangly tutu dancing in front of blue screen projections of herself dancing in a spangly tutu?

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Friday Talking Points [60] -- Democratic Assertiveness Training

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics

Read More: Michael Jackson, Congress, Scalping, Burris, Inaugural Tickets, Cia, Feinstein, Leon Panetta, Chicago, Blaggy, Get Out the Vote, Dianne Feinstein, Obama, 50 State Strategy, Democratic, Larry Flynt, Difi, Democratic Principles, Blago, Dean, Blagojevich, Mandate for Change, Bobby Rush, Howard Dean, Emanuel, Talking Points, Inauguration, Midotw, Most Disappointing Democrat of the Week, Obstructionism, Pay to Play, Most Impressive Democrat of the Week, Inaugural Ticket, Reid, Race Card, Senate Seat, Inaugural, Internet Fundraising, Panetta, Grassroots, Scalpers, Democrat, Roland Burris, Obstructionist Republicans, 52 Race Card Pickup, Democratic National Committee, Bipartisan, Moonwalk, Richardson, Democrats, 2008 Election, Ticket, Bill Richardson, Barack Obama, Mandate, Racial Politics, 2006 Election, Mddotw, Chris Weigant, Rahm Emanuel, Obstructionist, Harry Reid, Dnc, Senate, Obama Senate Seat, Flynt, Politics News
Chris Weigant

What a week! With Congress back in session, with the excitement of newly-elected members being sworn in (or barred at the door, as the case may be), ...

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Inaugurate This: Waiting for Barack Obama

Danny Schechter | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics

Read More: Grassroots, Media Coverage, Inauguration, Barack Obama, President Obama, Campaign, Joe the Plumber, Politics News
Danny Schechter

We want to mark a historical moment by investing hopes and hearts in Barack Obama's triumph, by hoping that change is coming and that he will and can heal a troubled world.

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Don't Turn Obama Into Blair

Indra Adnan | Posted 01.09.2009 | World

Read More: Uk, Leadership, Responsibility, Economy, Obama, Media, Campaign, Government, Transition, Change, Charisma, Duty, Local Community, Networks, Blair, Neurology, Voting, Rapidrebuttal, Alistaircampbell, Britain, Charismatic, Focus, Optimism, Grassroots, Delegation, Barack Obama, Mainstream Media, Media Culture, Newteams, Academic, Morale, Narcissism, Donations, Yes We Can, Obama Blair, World News
Indra Adnan

Too many people in the UK remember the hope and subsequent betrayal of New Labour's victory in 1997 when Tony Blair metamorphosed from Bambi to Terminator in his first term.

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Grassroots Greening and the 'Mob

Graham Hill | Posted 04.15.2009 | Green

Read More: Environmental Activist, Carrotmob, Social Networking, Grassroots, Green Energy, Sustainability, Green News
Graham Hill

First, there was Carrotmob. This spring, in a not very publicized move, San Franciscan Brent Schulkin (after incubating the idea for some time) went t...

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Women And The 2008 Election: A New Majority

Julie Menin | Posted 01.01.2009 | Politics

Read More: Women, Obama, Hillary Clinton, 2008 Election, Sarah Palin, Youth Vote, Campaign Fundraising, Women Voters, Grassroots, Obama Grassroots, Grassroots Campaign, Obama Campaign, Women's Sufferage, Women in Politics, Obama Supporters, Women in State Legislatures, 19th Amendment, Women Politicians, Womens Support Networks, Women in Office, Barack Obama African American Voters, Women and Politics, Politics News
Julie Menin

While some celebrated that New Hampshire just became the first state to have a majority of women legislators in one of their chambers, the question to ask is, why are they the only ones?

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Conservatism's Hope: the Tubes

Andrew Sargus Klein | Posted 12.27.2008 | Politics

Read More: Social Media, Politics, Conservatives, Social Networking, Grassroots, Media, Progressive Movement, Republican Party, Republicans, Politics News
Andrew Sargus Klein

The hope for Republicans is that bloggers will predicate a conservative grassroots movement removed from the Christian arm of the Party--a base as intellectually responsive as the Daily Kos.

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Can We?

Wendy Block | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics

Read More: David Sirota, The Uprising, Lobbyists, Grassroots, Fun, Bailout Deal, Illegal Activity, Progressives, Amy Goodman, Community Organizer, Federal Reserve, Corporate, Congress, New Activists, Shareholder Dividends, Government, Gordon Brown, u.s. Economy Problems, Shock Doctrine, Movement, Obama Change, Samuel Beckett, Banks, Moveon, Bonuses, Gay Marriage Ban, Saul Alinsky, Democracy Now, Naomi Klein, Barack Obama, Politics News
Wendy Block

I'm not ready to return to the same non-adrenaline-rush grassroots work that propelled Obama and the Dems to such a decisive victory.

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Obama and His Field Force: How California Roared

Jamie Alter Lynton | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics

Read More: Obama Calls, Barack Obama California, Grassroots Campaign, Grassroots Obama, Grassroots, Obama Campaign, Barack Obama, California, Politics News
Jamie Alter Lynton

There's a good chance that the role California played in Obama's victory will go unnoticed. However, the California team actually pulled off what can only be called a field operation coup.

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After the (Grand Old) Party: Don't Go Home Just Yet

Shahid Buttar | Posted 12.12.2008 | Politics

Read More: Supreme Court, Barack Obama Presidential Transition, Obama Election Day, Grassroots, Obama Presidency, Obama's Cabinet, Obama, Obama Transition, Executive Power, Barack Obama, Culture Wars, Pakistan, Christopher Shays, Marriage Equality, Change, Robert Gates, John Kerry, Electoral System, Gop, Community Organizing, Newt Gingrich, Domestic Spying, President Obama, Obama Administration, Obama White House, Obama Priorities, Obama Issues, President Elect Obama, Politics News
Shahid Buttar

If the crowds celebrating Obama's victory go home in 2009, his Administration will achieve disappointing results. The President-Elect will confront a variety of national and global crises.

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Remembering Why We Vote

Sally Kohn | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics

Read More: Voter Stories, Grassroots, Election Day, Politics News
Sally Kohn

I couldn't help but share this incredibly powerful and moving video, which I just received through the grassroots Community Values Vote blog: Thr...

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Battling Our Greatest Fear

Danny Elfman | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics

Read More: Non-Profits, 2008 Election, Grassroots, Palin Vice President, Our Greatest Fear, Sarah Palin, Political Activism, Danny Elfman, Politics News
Danny Elfman

Many McCain supporters and undecided voters feel the same discomfort level that I do with Sarah Palin. They are the ones who I wanted to connect with.

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Antidotes to Complacency: Four Reasons to Not Take the Election for Granted

Paul Loeb | Posted 11.27.2008 | Politics

Read More: Barack Obama 2008, Voter Suppression, Volunteering, Grassroots, Politics News
Paul Loeb

There's still the possibility of Republicans conjuring up a last minute pseudo crisis to stoke the fears of the electorate.

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The Relentless Activism of Tom Morello

ZP Heller | Posted 10.18.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Republican National Convention, St. Paul, Progressive, Minnesota, Zack De La Rocha, The Nightwatchman, Activism, Rage Against the Machine, Grassroots, Protests, Tom Morello, Police, The Nation, The Fabled City, Entertainment News
ZP Heller

The St. Paul police should have known better than to try to stop Tom Morello. The Rage guitarist leads a growing number of musicians who have adopted an explicit antiwar, anti-Bush message.

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