Concert to benefit Peace House & Church of the Open Arms

Checkered Past Concert
Batch says “Poignant, playful and sweetly subversive with warm harmonies – acoustic music that zings!”
WHAT: Benefit Concert for Peace House & Church of the Open Arms
COST: Free Admission – (freewill donations during concert gratefully accepted)
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 13, 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 for
refreshments & social)
SEE: www.checkeredpastmusic.com
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I’m against this war no matter who’s running it

Well, more disappointment from Obama. Now we know who really runs this country while he is president — the same folks who have been running it (badly and into the ground).
I will be joining The Peace House folks and others tomorrow at a demonstration to say No to Escalation in Afghanistan. (I think there is… Read the rest

October Is GLBT History Month

Here’s a fun way to learn some GLBT history.

Modeled after Black and Women’s History Months, GLBT History Month highlights annually the achievements of 31 gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender Icons—one each day—with a free video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources.
How It Works
Beginning October 1, 2009, a new GLBT Icon is presented daily.

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Nuclear Disarmament tour to stop in OKC Sunday

Got this email this afternoon from Batch at the Peace House.

LATE-BREAKING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROGRAM: Nuclear Disarmament in Congress & around USA
Sunday, October 4th
4:30 pm – – – – – Gather: Snacks, Refreshments, Solidarity
4:45-6:00 pm – PROGRAM: speakers, power-point, short video
COMMUNITY HALL: Church of the Open Arms
3131 N. Pennsylvania Ave. OKC
Two speakers

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Oklahoma progressives pushing back against health care reform disinformation and myths

I got the following email from MoveOn.org this morning, but I’m always getting grandiose action items from them that don’t take into account that Oklahoma has completely hopeless representation in DC. So I wondered if there really would be such an event in OK.

Dear MoveOn member,
August is the make-or-break month for health care reform.
Can you

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The Funniest Signs From Town Hall Protests (PICS)

The Funniest Signs From Town Hall Protests (PICS)

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

We scoured the Internet looking for funny protest signs (you know, the ones that don’t make you want to curl up in a ball and cry) from the town hall protests. But now we want to hear from you!

    None of these are as good as the 2005 classic “Get a Job, Morans,” but still funny. Most seem to be lefty infiltrators.    

Obsolete Technology: 40 Big Losers – PC World

Obsolete Technology: 40 Big Losers – PC World

Source: www.pcworld.com

Old tech friends we used for years are now deceased or on life support. Remember shrieking modems, paper phone books, and the C:\ prompt?

    I especially like #29, although it hardly fits the definition of “technology, rather a victim of technology — and bad policy.    

t r u t h o u t | Afghanistan War Resister Sentenced

t r u t h o u t | Afghanistan War Resister Sentenced

Source: www.truthout.org

Sergeant Travis Bishop, with the US Army’s 57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, pled not guilty at a special court martial on Thursday to two counts of missing movement, disobeying a lawful order and going absent without leave (AWOL). …

    My friend and colleague, Oklahoma lawyer James Branum, is Bishop’s attorney. Learn more about his work at girightslawyer.com.    

Health Debate Fails to Ignite Obama’s Web – NYTimes.com