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Thu - April 21, 2005

More about Microsoft: Was the fix in?

John Aravosis, who broke the news on Microsoft's abandonment of gays and lesbians this week, also posted an angry open letter to Microsoft on AMERICAblog.

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It's official: Microsoft abandons, screws over gays

While the call to action was definitely answered loudly, we still lost:

The gay rights bill before the legislature in Washington state just lost...by a single vote...after Microsoft secretly withdrew its support for the bill.

John Aravosis at AMERICAblog has the whole story.

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ACTION ALERT: Microsoft abandons support for gays

Have you forwarded this story to everyone you know?

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Wed - April 20, 2005

ACTION ALERT: Microsoft is preparing to sell out gays

Microsoft, a company that has proudly trumpeted its support for gay employees, is currently in the process of quietly withdrawing its support for a major gay rights bill in Washington State.

The vote on the bill is very close, so Microsoft's flip-flop may kill the legislation.

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Mon - April 4, 2005

Reminder: Large anti-Arnold protest in SF on Tuesday

I mentioned this last week; I'm reminding you today; and I'll say it again tomorrow.

Be there or be square. Hell, be there and be square...or, if you can't make it, be in solidarity with the protesters by spreading the word.

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Thu - March 31, 2005

Rally for Social Security in San Francisco TODAY AT NOON

This is what I get for only giving the Democratic Party my "spam" address, which I only check haphazardly.

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Wed - March 30, 2005

National Press Club Update

Sean-Paul at The Agonist appears optimistic about the liberal blogosphere's efforts to secure representation at a National Press Club event.

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Tue - March 29, 2005

Call the National Press Club today

Just a friendly reminder about the action item at The Agonist. Check there for more details.

Posted at 11:38 AM | Read This Entry | | |

Anti-Arnold Protest Tuesday April 5

A week from today -- Tuesday, April 5 -- a large-scale anti-Schwarzenegger protest will happen outside one of the Governor's fundraisers.

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Mon - March 28, 2005

Action item for bloggers & their supporters

From The Agonist. Go there; you'll know what to do.

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Fri - March 11, 2005

Rally against Schwarzenegger on Monday, March 14th

Just spreading the word. I got this from the California for Democracy blog.

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Thu - February 24, 2005

BuyBlue Launches "Driving for Progress"

My favorite put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is web site, BuyBlue.org, wants YOU to switch to Progressive Insurance.

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Wed - February 2, 2005

Call on your Senators to oppose Gonzales

Every little bit helps. Send an email or make a phone call and encourage your senator to vote against confirming Alberto Gonzales.

Here's where you can get their contact information.

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Fri - January 14, 2005

BuyBlue is back!

This site was down for a few weeks to address concerns about methodology and accuracy. Now their list of companies and their political contributions is back up, and much improved.

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