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Everything we’ve worked for is on the line….contribute before midnight Saturday


In just a few hours I need to wire to the field the money for our massive Get Out The Vote push this weekend.

The math is simple: This election will come down to who turns out. And, our voter turnout operations are second to none. But, the number of voters I can get to the polls depends upon how much money I can wire tonight. And that depends entirely on you.

We need $100,000 for tonight’s wire transfer. There is no tomorrow. I’m counting on your support today.

Contribute $5, $10 or more right now to help us make this weekend’s Get Out The Vote effort the key to victory in too-close-to-call House races.

Our Democratic challengers are surging against their Republican opponents. And our incumbents are holding off fierce attacks from extreme tea party Republican challengers.

In Massachusetts‘ 10th district, our Democratic candidate Bill Keating is ahead by just four points. Like so many Republican candidates, his opponent, Jeff Perry, is completely unfit for office. While working as a police officer, Republican Perry stood by while a 14-year old girl was illegally strip searched by another officer.

We simply cannot let people like Perry win on Tuesday.

Contribute $5, $10 or more right now to help us make this weekend’s Get Out The Vote effort the key to victory in too-close-to-call House races.

Everything we’ve worked for is on the line. You helped elect the first female Speaker of the House. You helped put President Obama in the White House. But, we risk it all if we don’t hold our majority on Tuesday.

If you’ve already contributed to the campaign, I need you to make another generous contribution. If you haven’t contributed yet, now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Contribute Today.

Onward to Victory,

Jon Vogel
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BREAKING: School board bigot resigns after our campaign


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US – HRC volunteers and staff hard at work nationwide as Election Day approaches. More »
US – HRC and Utah leaders deliver 150k petitions to Mormon Church. More »
US – HRC presses President Obama on DADT. More »
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US – After HRC’s letter, Dept. of Ed. offers anti-bullying resources. More »
US – HRC and Courage Campaign file IRS complaint against NOM. More »
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Bullying from politicians, the pulpit, and playgrounds… An election that could decide the future of marriage equality… This is your last chance to help us mobilize volunteers, expose hate groups, run hard-hitting ads, and get hundreds of thousands of pro-equality voters to the polls. Join the fight.
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The beginning of the end of the war on drugs?


Stand in support of California’s landmark proposition to reform marijuana laws.

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The phrase “war on drugs” conjures up images of DEA agents locking up big-time drug King Pins. But the reality is much less glamorous and a lot closer to home. Over 700,000 people were arrested in the United States in 2009 just for possessing marijuana — not selling or buying it.

Police waste valuable resources targeting non-violent marijuana consumers in communities across the country, while thousands of violent crimes go unsolved. After decades trying to make America “drug free,” marijuana is easier for kids to get than alcohol. The “war on drugs” is a massive failure. Yet we waste $40 billion every year fighting it.

But California has a game-changing proposition on its ballot in November. Proposition 19 would make marijuana available to adults over 21 in California and make that state the first to regulate, tax and control marijuana. If passed, Prop 19 could be the tipping point we need to wind down our country’s failed “war on drugs.”

The vote is less than two weeks away – take action now and stand in support of Prop 19 and the reform of marijuana laws today.

With a devastating economic downturn and increasing violence associated with criminal drug cartels, Americans are beginning to realize that prohibition has failed, and taxing and regulating marijuana is just smarter policy. Political strategists originally thought Prop 19 was a long shot, but public support has recently grown as mainstream organizations have joined in support and a grassroots movement has begun to build.

The state’s biggest union – SEIU – has come out in support of Prop 19 along with the California NAACP. Reflecting the position of many, the President of the state NAACP recently said, “I am not advocating for a higher use of drugs. I am advocating for it not to be a crime.”

It’s time for an honest debate about our country’s marijuana laws – and with Prop 19 we could actually make real progress toward reform. National opinion polls show growing support for legal access to marijuana for both medicinal and other responsible uses. It’s time for public policy to catch up.

Please stand in support of the movement to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana today.

Thanks for taking action,

The Change.org Team

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Has anyone sent you this yet?


Have you seen this video that’s being passed around?

It’s a message from Joel Burns, a Fort Worth city councilman, promising gay teens who are considering suicide that life does get better. And it’s a powerful reminder of what we as progressives fight for—equality, justice, and a compassionate country, where neighbors help one another.

It’s worth watching—as a wake-up call, as a testament to the values that we share, and as an example of truly courageous leadership. Please check it out and pass it on.

Joel’s video is part of a growing collection spurred by columnist Dan Savage’s “It Gets Better” project—you can see more like it, or upload your own, at http://www.youtube.com/itgetsbetterproject.

And for a helpful list of actions we can all take to help solve this problem, and resources for those dealing with it, click here.

http://www.moveon.org/r?r=92398&id=24347-9640874-6X0Hh5x&t=1

Thanks for all you do,

–Justin, Adam, Amy, Anna, Carrie, Daniel, Duncan, Eli, Ilya, Ilyse, Joan, Kat, Laura, Lenore, Marika, Michael, Milan, Nita, Peter, Robin, Stephen, Steven, Tim, Wes, and the whole team

Want to support our work? We’re entirely funded by our 5 million members—no corporate contributions, no big checks from CEOs. And our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go a long way. Chip in here.

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Department of Interior responds to our comments


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Strengthening Science at the DOI
After receiving more than 10,000 comments from UCS supporters—Interior Secretary Ken Salazar issued a strong scientific integrity policy.

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Department of Interior Responds to Our Comments

Last month, we asked UCS supporters like you to submit comments regarding the Department of the Interior’s (DOI’s) draft scientific integrity policy. The policy would have done little to prevent the kind of manipulation and distortion of science that has skewed decisions on everything from underwater oil drilling to endangered species.

Last Wednesday—after receiving more than ten thousand comments from UCS supporters—Interior Secretary Ken Salazar issued a radically different scientific integrity policy that addresses most of the issues we raised. Read our reaction here.

I heard personally from staff at the DOI that they relied heavily upon our input in shaping the new policy, and it’s clear that this public pressure convinced them to do the right thing. Together, we made sure the DOI heard loud and clear that the public supports strong actions to protect government science.

On the heels of this victory, we need to ensure strong scientific integrity standards like these are in place throughout the federal government.

In September, UCS released the results of a survey of government scientists who work on food safety—hundreds reported political interference in their work over the past year. These results clearly illustrate the need for better protection for whistleblowers, the right for scientists to speak publicly about their work, and other critical reforms to defend science from political interference.

In March 2009, President Obama asked the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to create a detailed plan to protect the integrity of science throughout the federal government. In September, the president’s science advisor told us a plan would come by the end of 2010, and we intend to hold the White House to this promise. In the meantime, you can track the administration’s progress here.

Sincerely,

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Michael Halpern
National Field Organizer
UCS Scientific Integrity Program