I am in favor of single payer health care, also known as Medicare for all. I won’t settle for “reform” legislation written by the insurance industry to maximize profits at the expense of working families. Former New York State Assemblyman Marty Luster and Theresa Alt of the Ithaca Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) today issued [...]
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Marcellus Shale Hydrofracking Discussed with Walter Hang on Democracy Now
Check out this video of Amy Goodman’s Democracy Now interview of Walter Hang about hydrofracking and the lack of adequate regulation in Governor Paterson’s proposed supplemental generic environmental impact statement:
It’s about 11 minutes and is riveting info for those of us concerned about the inadequacies of the proposed sGEIS on Marcellus Shale Hydrofracking.
With Gratitude
Dear Neighbors,
Thank you for providing me with your vote, and another opportunity to serve you on the County Legislature. All residents are part of this community, and it is an honor to represent you.
I appreciate your willingness to share your views and opinions on the list serve, on advisory boards, in the community, and directly with [...]
Vote Tuesday November 3!
Info on Tompkins County Polling Places
Vote on Tuesday, November 3, Election Day 2009
Polls are open Tue Nov 3 from 6am – 9pm Eastern Time
Do you live in District 5 of Tompkins County New York?
Please vote “Kathy Luz Herrera” for County Legislature so that I can serve you and County residents for another term.
Tompkins County Polling [...]
Mourn Mike’s Loss; It’s Our Loss, Too
Like so many other progressives and working people in the community, I was disappointed to hear that Mike Koplinka-Loehr lost his contested democratic primary race, and by only 7 votes. Mike has been an ally and mentor to me and to many people of color and LGBTQ individuals, as well as consistently supporting worker’s rights.
Mike [...]
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