Personal News - Part XIV

Back on Wednesday, April 14th, was the fourth exploratory committee meeting at Rob Jereski's place in midtown Manhattan and it was very productive. I arrived shortly after 6:30pm and Harry greeted me at the door. Always a pleasure seeing him and he was in the process of whipping up vegetarian goodies in the kitchen. Those that showed up were Glenn, Anne, Carol, Barry, Ed, Jesse, Harry and of course Rob. Two new ladies [ie: Carol & Anne] I'd seen before at Kucinich meetings. We started the actual meeting around 6:50pm ... did brief introductions and then discussed what had been accomplished in the past week. Much has been accomplished; such as infrastructure, web work, endorsements, research, handing out of flyers, scheduler, announcment of first fundraiser, bank account, etc. I'm helping out with endorsement database, sending emails out to Kucinich folk and helping out with flyer edits.

We then discussed all the many different topics that need to be accomplished over next few weeks. Connecting with folk in Astoria area and Ed talked about demographic research neighborhood by neighborhood [60/40 manhattan/queens]. Need web designer person or team ... [I contacted a few people I know who'd be good in this area]. Links to many web sites or bloggers and I made some inquiries with groovy folk that I'm acquainted with. I also volunteered to upload images to web site as I compile them and create endorsement form. Rob provided numbers of Community Boards in Queens that he wants me to attend and get a feel of whats "hot or cold". When main meeting was done we broke to partake of the delicious food that Harry had prepared in the kitchen. Yummers! Barry and I worked on an endorsement form, plus Harry took some group photos for the future website. I left around 10pm.

FRIEND & FUNDRAISER AT ROB JERESKI'S
To be held on Friday, April 23rd, at 7pm. Located at 2 Tudor City Place, Apt. 9AS. Please come and bring a friend or two. There will be good food and some entertainment. Please RSVP with Rob Jereski at mutualaid@earthlink.net. See you there! Peace & Solidarity!

Between yesterday and today we here in NYC are finally getting some awesome, sunny springtime weather. Seems like all of NYC is out and about. Very crowded at the two Farmers Markets I shop at ... the bigger of the two is situated down at 14th Street in Union Square. I picked up a lavender plant and some goat cheese. Then went into Barnes & Noble to look for that new John Dean book [Worse Than Watergate]. FOUND IT!! WooHoo!! Well people ... I'll be heading back out into the warm sunshine very shortly. Remember to keep on rockin in the free world!

DENNIS TALKS ABOUT OIL AND U.S. POLITICS
Speaking to students in a philosophy class at Oregon State University yesterday, Congressman Kucinich discussed the potential in new sustainable industries for strengthening our economy by creating new jobs, improving our health, and lessening oil's impact on politics. Reducing dependency on oil could also result in fewer military conflicts, says Kucinich. "As we develop the sustainable energy, we diminish the impact that oil has on our politics." Watch the video, hear the audio or read the text transcript: http://www.kucinich.us/talksabout/oil-talksabout.php

NEXT STEPS / POST PRIMARY/CAUCUS DISCUSSION
Progressive voters have voiced their support for Dennis Kucinich in their primaries and caucuses across the country and continue to work in and with states that have not yet voted. For the states that have voted, let's talk about STAYING TOGETHER WITH THE MESSAGE AND INTENT! Click at the following link to join discussions on our Forum! http://us.denniskucinich.us/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=73

CONTINUE ORGANIZING LOCALLY--KUCINICH MEETUP THURSDAY, MAY 6
Dennis Kucinich continues to give voice to issues important to us such as the war in Iraq, universal health care, fair trade, and civil liberties within the Democratic Party. Even if your state has already held its primary or caucus, there is still plenty you can do to help this campaign in coming months. Connect with other Kucinich supporters in your area and plan local action to help promote these issues locally. Visit the MeetUp Aenda Page for examples of activities that you can engage in. Click on the following link: http://www.kucinich.us/meetup/meetup-agenda.php

KUCINICH GETTING GREAT MEDIA COVERAGE
Though not always perfect, the media is finally beginning to give Kucinich the respect he deserves. On a national level, Kucinich is getting recognition for the wisdom of his positions and being asked to debate Republican leaders on major network programs. Likewise, Kucinich is receiving great media coverage on a local level, thanks in large part to a strong network of hard-working supporters on the ground. Check out these rcent articles from North Carolina, Oregon, and Colorado:

The Mountain Times Boone, NC 4/08:
http://www.mountaintimes.com/mtweekly/2004/0408/kucinichwords.php3

Newport News Times Newport, Oregon 4/14:
http://www.newportnewstimes.com/articles/2004/04/14/news/news05.txt

The Daily Camera Boulder, CO 4/10:
http://www.bouldernews.com/bdc/city_news/article/0,1713,BDC_2422_2797482,00.html

MORE NEWS ON KUCINICH & SHRUB THE LESSER

Candidate Puts Issues Above Win
STATESMAN JOURNAL
by Beth Casper
http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=78723
Rep. Kucinich sees Oregon primary as an opportunity to influence the party.

Sorry Mr President, It Is Imperialism
CAPITAL TIMES
by John Nichols
http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0416-04.htm

Kucinich Lesson - Activism
GAZETTE-TIMES
by Jesse Sowa
http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2004/04/16/news/community/fri02.txt
Presidential candidate tells CHS students to pursue interests.