Author Archive
Jul
30
Rep. John Conyers, Jr., on HR 676, at Capitol Hill Rally
Posted by: | Comments |
On Thursday, July 30, 2009, advocates for a Single Payer Healthcare system (Medicare Expanded for All) stormed Capitol HIll, in Washington, DC This date marks the 44th birthday of the Medicare program. Taxis circled Capitol Hill with "Single Payer" signs hanging from their windows; cup cakes and birthday cards were delivered by activists to each Congressional office; and rousing speech making took place at the Upper Senate Park, just south of the US Capitol. Before the rally began, I chatted ... |
From:
liamh2
Views:
200
   3
ratings |
| Time: 05:13 | More in Nonprofits & Activism |
Jan
06
Mayor Sheila Dixon’s Views of “The Wire”
Posted by: | Comments |
On Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, HBO's "The Wire" program celebrated its 5th and final season on the air. At the historic "Senator Theatre," in Baltimore, MD, a sidewalk square was dedicated (titled) to the show to mark the occasion. Sharing her views of "The Wire" program was the Hon. Sheila Dixon, Mayor of the City of Baltimore. Afterwards, a private screening of the first episode was held. |
From:
liamh2
Views:
12407
12
ratings |
| Time: 03:36 | More in Entertainment |
Oct
17
PLaywright Eve Ensler: “A Filibuster Would End This War!”
Posted by: | Comments |
The "Appeal for Redress" held a press conference, on Oct. 17, 2007, on Capitol Hill, in the Rayburn Building. The group of 2050 active duty military members is calling on the US Congress "to end the occupation of Iraq." It is also warning the Bush-Cheney Gang from "repeating the same mistake in Iran." For background on the "Appeal for Redress," check out: www.appealforredress.org. Sharing her views in support of the group's goals was the popular, award-winning playwright and actress, Ms. Eve Ensler. Sponsoring the event was the "Institute for Policy Studies," of which John Cavanagh is the Director. See for more info: www.ips-dc.org. Mr. Cavanagh introduced Ms. Ensler. A fuller version of the press conference, 28 min. 42 sec., can be found at: video.google.com |
From:
liamh2
Views:
3064
7
ratings |
| Time: 02:06 | More in News & Politics |
Jul
31
White House Rejects Anti-Iraq War Resolutions
Posted by: | Comments |
On July 31, 2007, Chicago City Alderman Joe Moore attempted to present over 300 Resolutions, adopted by cities, towns and states across the country, which demanded an end to the war in Iraq, to an official at a White House gate on Pennsylvania Ave. The request was denied by a White House functionary on dubious security grounds. Moore, along with John Cavanagh, the Director of the Institute for Policy Studies, (IPS), insisted to the White House bureaucrat that the Resolutions, which weren't ... |
From:
liamh2
Views:
1934
15
ratings |
| Time: 07:13 | More in News & Politics |
Sep
25
Baltimore Colts’ Vets Bid Farewell to John F. Steadman
Posted by: | Comments |
On Jan. 5, 2001, a number of Baltimore Colts' veterans, like: John Unitas, Artie Donovan, Jim Mutcheller and Lenny Moore, attended a funeral Mass for John F. Steadman, a respected sports' scribe, at St. Jude's Shrine in Baltimore, MD. Other notables present were: Peter Angelos, Jim Lacy, Mike Olesker, Jim McKay and Judge Robert IH Hammerman, among others. |
From:
liamh2
Views:
4915
5
ratings |
| Time: 03:30 | More in News & Politics |