Update. This just in: Due to the weather, GrooveFest has been rescheduled for June 13.
I’ve been in Oklahoma since 2003, and haven’t been to this event yet. It sounds like one of the most progressive things in the state, but then, that’s relative, and it’s Norman.
What is Groovefest?
Groovefest is Norman’s one and only Human
This would be a really good time to contact your GOP reps and read them the riot act (politely!) about what their party is doing to thwart reform and regulation and keep the bankers and Wall Street living high off the hog without punishment or accountability.
It may seem like moving mountains, but if enough of us do it, THIS… Read the rest
Representatives Randy Brogdon and Charles Key are giving Sally Kern a run for the money to make Oklahoma radioactive for business development. Why? Because they might have to let law enforcement count attacks motivated by homophobia in Oklahoma. The conspiracy theory (there always is one with the Right, isn’t there, the poor little victimized bullies) is that under this… Read the rest
Today’s “We the People” rally featured some great speeches from activists local and national. Too bad there was such poor attendance — about 150, I estimate. Rev. Robin Meyers’ speech was very thoughtful, Rep. Pittman was like a preacher herself with some great motivational oratory(despite the unfortunate habit of calling the SCOTUS justices “justices of the peace”), and Max… Read the rest
The yahoo’s in the OK legislature are working furiously to get Oklahoma out of the new health care insurance law through an amendment on this November’s ballot. This is what will be lost if they succeed (which ultimately they won’t, but they will drive citizens to a panic, voters to the polls, and spend a lot of… Read the rest
Last week I posted about Rachel Maddow’s coverage of The Great Oklahoma Picture Diss, when a mystery legislator (later revealed to be Lewis Moore of Arcadia) actually moved the picture of President Obama, so offensive is even his symbolic presence in the chamber to some of the conservatives playing at government there. She called them “paste-eaters” which… Read the rest
NOTICE – CANCELED: Rally & March for Peace, Saturday at OCU, March 20, are canceled because of weather forecasts of freezing, snow, and wind. No plans now for rescheduling, but spring is coming, and energy may blossom for another try.
Peace, Out.
- – Nathaniel Batchelder www.peacehouseok.org
More embarrassment for Oklahoma on the Rachel Maddow Show. This bit of infantalism from our duly elected GOP politicians, who don’t even want to be seen with a picture of the president. Not to worry, the fools in question will consider it a badge of honor to be mocked by Maddow.
Visit msnbc.com for Read the rest
The Peace House announces:
Saturday, March 20 – – – Seven-year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.
NW 23rd Street & Blackwelder, OKC (OCU,between Western & Penn Ave)
10:30: Drumming & Music (bring your drum)
11a.m.-Noon: RALLY: Speakers from student and faculty populations
Noon: Peace March begins, returns to NW 23rd & Blackwelder
