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10/05/2012 Nativegrl77 1 Comment

Mitt Romney told 27 myths in 38 minutes Wednesday night.

We caught every one of them. And we got the information directly to hundreds of thousands of people in real time. In fact, our live fact-checking shaped coverage and forced the Romney campaign to admit their candidate pushed misinformation at the debate.

If you know anything about politics these days, you’ll agree that’s a huge accomplishment.

But the truth is, it’s your support that funds our work. Without you we can’t do it—it’s that simple.

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Science and the presidential election

10/05/2012 Nativegrl77

Union of Concerned Scientists

Science and the Presidential Election

Well, the first presidential debate is over, and barely a word was said about science. So how would the candidates use science to inform the decisions they make?
This summer, the Union of Concerned Scientists teamed up with Science Debate and many other scientific organizations—including the National Academies of Science, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Physical Society—to come up with fourteen science policy questions for the presidential candidates. Read the answers that President Obama and Governor Romney provided.
Ask Your Own Questions

UCS also joined a suite of government transparency organizations to put together 10 questions you can ask candidates at any level about how they would ensure that we know more about how government makes decisions—and on what basis. These questions cover a lot of ground, from freedom-of-information laws, to whistleblower protection, to how to follow the money the government spends. Read the questions and consider approaching candidates who are campaigning near you.
Register to Vote

Election Day is November 6, and in some states, the registration deadline is swiftly approaching. Turbovote provides a quick and easy way to register (or update your voter registration) in any state.
At the site, you can also request and absentee ballot or sign up for reminders. Voter requirements have changed in some states, too, so head over to Turbovote and make sure you’re registered and have the necessary documents to vote. In many states, you can also confirm that you are registered online.
Happy voting!
Sincerely,

Michael Halpern

National Field Organizer Center for Science and Democracy Union of Concerned Scientists

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must see Vids

10/05/2012 Nativegrl77

whitehouse has uploaded American Energy.

American Energy

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“We can’t have an energy strategy for the last century that traps us in the past. We need an energy strategy for the future — an all-of-the-above strategy for the 21st century that develops every source of American-made energy.” – President Barack Obama, March 15, 2012

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We must protect & fight for Equlity : November 6

10/05/2012 Nativegrl77

Join us to fight for equity for women and girls.

As you know, the stakes for women in this election are very high.

So I wanted to thank you for asking your friends and family to get out and vote. The more women who cast votes, the better representation we will have.

But there’s more that you can do to make a difference in November. Are you willing to take the next step to make sure women’s voices are front and center in this election by joining AAUW today?

Getting everyone out to the polls is more important than ever, yet in the last few months, we have witnessed extremely aggressive and escalating voter suppression campaigns. Many states have already passed laws that will deter certain groups especially young people, minorities, and older women from casting their ballots.

By joining AAUW, you can help support our voter education and turnout efforts and make sure we get even more people out to the polls on Election Day.

With the election coming up, we’re fighting harder than ever for women and girls and we need your support to make sure we can keep it up. Won’t you stand with us and become a member of AAUW today for the $21 introductory rate? Your membership dues are tax deductible.*

Time is of the essence here. We have very little time before November 6 to educate people, protect them against voter suppression tactics, and turn out a massive vote for the issues that affect us all.

So I hope I can count on your support today.

For women and girls,

Linda D. Hallman, CAE
AAUW Executive Director

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American Diabetes Month

10/04/2012 Nativegrl77

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With nearly 26 million children and adults in the U.S. diagnosed with diabetes, there is no doubt it has touched your life in some way. Whether you are one of those 26 million or know someone who is, living in the presence of diabetes has a profound impact on daily life.

November is American Diabetes Month^®—a time to come together and raise awareness of this ever-growing epidemic that is facing our nation.

This year, we want to shed light on the many people affected by diabetes and how each person’s daily life with diabetes tells a different story. It is time for you to add your own chapter.

Visit our Facebook page and share a personal image representing what “A Day in the Life of Diabetes” means to you. The image is a representation of how diabetes affects your daily life in some way. Every photo will contribute to a larger mosaic that embodies the message, “A Day in the Life of Diabetes.”

For every photo/image uploaded, CVS/pharmacy^® will donate $1 to the Association, up to $25,000. CVS/pharmacy is a proud sponsor of the “A Day in the Life of Diabetes” campaign. To learn more about the CVS/pharmacy ExtraCare Advantage for Diabetes^® savings program exclusively for those living with diabetes and their caregivers, visit CVS.com/diabetes.

We can’t wait to see what chapter you add to the story.

Special thanks to our American Diabetes Month sponsor: