THE MUGGING OF THE AMERICAN DREAM
Bill Moyers, AlterNetWashington is a divided city -- not between north and south as in Lincoln's time, but between those who can buy all the government they want and those who can't even afford a seat in the bleachers.
http://www.alternet.org/story/22163/
RICHEST ARE LEAVING EVEN THE RICH FAR BEHIND
David Cay Johnston, NY Times
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/0605-01.htm
UN-HOUSING THE POOR
Dan Frosch, AlterNet
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is leading the charge to deny assistance to the families who need itthe most.
http://www.alternet.org/rights/22106/
WHEN IS SOMEONE GOING TO TOSS RUMSFELD INTO A CAGE?
Commentary by Jason Leopold
http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0605-26.htm
HANDS OFF MY MEDICAL HISTORY
Ann Farmer, Women's eNews
As the government shows more interest in seizing reproductive health histories, women are becoming more tight-lipped with doctors.
http://www.alternet.org/rights/22157/
A COMMON-SENSE FOREIGN POLICY BASED ON AMERICAN VALUES AND HISTORY
Tom Barry, International Relations Center
http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0605-27.htm
CRAIGSLIST GOES GREEN
Erika Gies, Grist Magazine
Craigslist has been helping strangers connect online since 1995. Now the Web site's namesake foundation is developinga new environmental network.
http://www.alternet.org/envirohealth/22149/
On SUNDAY, JUNE 12 AT 1:00 PM
In Reidy Friendship Hall, Unitarian Church of All Souls (80th & Lexington Avenue in NYC)
STRATEGIC OMISSIONS: THE TRUTH BEHIND THE HEALTH EFFECTS AFTER 9/11
Screening of a documentary film by Heidi Dehncke-Fisher and Gordon T. Skinner
Running time is 80 minutes
Introduction by Congressman Jerrold Nadler
"STRATEGIC OMISSIONS" investigates impact of 9/11 on the health of rescue workers and lower Manhattan residents and unearths the political cover-up of the findings of the Environmental Protection Agency. The collapse of the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center released 2,358 toxins into the air. These toxins are known to cause asthma and upper respiratory allergies and those exposed to them are at heightened risk for numerous cancers. "Strategic Omissions" gives a voice to those heroes of 9/11 who are now sick, due to their exposure to harmful chemicals during the rescue efforts.
It looks for the truth behind the National Security Council's manipulation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)reports, as pressured to do so by the Bush Administration. The White House, seemingly worried about the economic impact of a delay in reopening Wall Street, pressured the EPA to mislead the public by issuing a statement that the air was safe in the downtown area, giving a false sense of security to rescue workers and those living and working there. Panelists include the filmmakers, health professionals, environmental experts, rescue workers and journalists.
Suggested contribution $10, $5 for seniors and students (no one will be turned away). All proceeds will go towards supporting the final editing and production of this important film for its anticipated entry into the IFP Film Festival & Market in September, 2005 (This event is a collaboration of the Peace Task Force, the NION Education Committee and Action for Justice of Community Church).
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