Democracy for New Mexico

Eric Elison on 'We The People' This Week

Editor's Note: Many of you may know Eric Elison of New Mexico Democratic Friends and Ecumenical Voices for Democracy.

WE THE PEOPLE
June 9, 2005 -  Channel 27.  7-8 PM  Call-in:  346-1633

TOPICS:  Religion in Politics/Election Reforms
GUEST:    Eric Elison,           HOST:     Mickey Bock

WE THE PEOPLE is an innovative call-in television show looking for TRUTH and TRANSPARENCY in local, state and federal governments. We hope to remind viewers of their legacy and heritage coming from the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. It is our country's government--based on law and not tyranny--that grants us FREEDOM.

Watch us every Thursday 7-8 PM
Community Cable Channel 27, Albuquerque, NM

Call-in (the number will be flashed on the TV Screen) or e-mail us and we will try to answer your questions and concerns. Please, forward to Albuquerque area friends and TAPE the program if you
can't be present.

www.1776wethepeople.com
mickbo@earthlink.com

THANKS FOR WATCHING
Mickey Bock/Judith Binder

See "The Fourth World War" at Peace & Justice Center

PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT at Albuquerque's Peace and Justice Center, 7:00 PM Thursday, June 9:

THE FOURTH WORLD WAR: A Big Noise film - featuring MICHAEL FRANTI and SUHEIR HAMMAD

A Big Noise film shot on the ground with movements in Argentina, Mexico, Genoa, Iraq, New York, Palestine, Quebec, South Africa, Korea The product of over 2 years of filming on the inside of movements on five continents. THE FOURTH WORLD WAR is a film that would have been unimaginable at any other moment in history. Directed by the makers of THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE and ZAPATISTA, produced through a global network of independent media and activist groups, it is a truly global film from our global movement.

Questions?  Contact hmkadams@yahoo.com

Report on Take Back America Conference

Editor's Note: Many of you will remember Matt McMillan from the Miles Nelson for Congress campaign. He also was a founding member of Tidewater for Dean during the presidential primay campaign. He's now working in DC and it was great to get this from him.

I got to watch several of the main speeches from the conference on CSPAN, including great ones by Howard Dean, John Edwards and Kim Gandy. Edwards' populist barnburner about poverty, a living wage and more was especially powerful. It's terrific to hear a Democrat talking like a real Democrat and stressing that our Party is traditionally a voice for those who have difficulty developing one, not for monied special interests. You can read, hear or see video of most of the major speeches at the CFAF site.

Greetings NM Friends,

My organization, Campaign for America's Future, just concluded our annual Take Back America Conference.  I was fortunate enough to conduct FutureCasts - online radio broadcasts - with a number of leading progressives including George Lakoff, Katrina vanden Heuvel (Editor, The Nation), and others. Click to check it out. Also, check out more coverage  from the conference.

Hope you all are doing well - and enjoy!

Best, Matt

Sunday Baby Bird Blogging

The oldest of the three surviving baby parakeets started getting up on a little perch within the nestbox and gazing intently at the world outside this week:

In the shot below you can see the difference in development among the chicks and with their albino mama:

(Click photos for larger images.)

We are a little worried about the smallest chick on the left. As you can see, its feathers are still not in and it seems to be growing slower than the older two did. However, when we take the chick out, it's very strong and energetic, pushing against us and crawling about. We checked with some experts this week and they suggested we add a supplement to the parakeet seeds that Whitey eats and then feeds to the chicks. We hope it does the trick!

For the past couple of days the oldest chick, who at least for the moment is known as Ham Bone, was climbing up into the nestbox entry hole and stretching out to taste the cage and box. Yesterday we decided to take him away from mama and try him in his own cage since he was eating seeds on his own. Big step! We're happy to report It's been a huge success and Ham Bone even got up on his perch by himself this morning and started cleaning his feathers and singing with the grown-up parakeets. It's just amazing to compare what he looked like just 4 weeks ago with how beautiful he looks today.

I'll try to get a photo up of Ham Bone in his new cage later today. In the meantime, you can see some earlier photos of the baby parakeets here.

Study in LA Counters Many Myths About Living Wage

The Southwest Organizing Project's SWPOblogger has posted the results of a recent study of the effects of a Living Wage ordinance in Los Angeles. Contrary to the undocumented and rather hysterical jive talk that emerges from the likes of City Councilor Sally Mayer (MAY-YAY'), as well as many Dems, the study found that the law resulted in raised pay for nearly 10,000 jobs with minimal employment loss. The study, funded by the Ford Foundation, also reports that nearly 70 percent of workers affected by the law are low-income and only 4 percent are teenagers.

Click on the link to SWOPblogger above to learn more and access a link to the entire report.

Downing Street Memo for Dummies

Kathy Flake, one of Albuquerque's original I See Dean People-Take Our Country Back-Take Our Party Back-Grassroots Tea is in the Harbor-House Party-Dean Screams for Me-YOU HAVE THE POWER in Solidarity pals is now living outside London and blogs like a woman. Of course I mean that as one of the highest compliments I can give.

Click for an especially good FAQ on the infamous Downing Street Memo. While you're there, also check out the cows, the lambs, the history trips, the vegan recipes and more. Cheerio.

When the President Talks to God

Video of Bright Eyes, courtesy of OneGoodMove. Protest music returns to the Tonight Show...yowsa.

Wal-Mart: Low Prices at What Cost?

In anticipation of Wal-Mart's annual meeting this Friday, WalmartWatch.com has just released their Annual Report 2005: Low Prices at What Cost? This is a must read for anyone interested in how Wal-Mart actually does business, with lots of facts to back up their positions. Download it and pass it on, especially to friends and neighbors who don't really understand how Wal-Mart operates and how damaging they are to communities.

Also, filmaker Robert Greenwald has announced the release of his new documentary, "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price." Click to check it out.

YOUR BERNALILLO COUNTY PARTY NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!

From Terri Holland, Executive Director, Democratic Party of Bernalillo County:

We need 20 electronic roasting pans to keep the chili warm at our Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, June 18th.  We would need to have them dropped by the county Headquarters before Friday the 17th at 130 Alvarado NE, Suite 400 between 8 AM and 5 PM (or we can pick them up at your home).  Please call me at 256-1855 and let me know if you can help.  The environmental department insists that we use either roasting pans or NSF approved crock pots.  If you have either one - we would be so grateful.  They would be available for pickup the following Monday.

We also are in need of a copier, a fax machine, enclosed storage shelves, several side chairs for an office, copy paper,  coffee pot, microwave and smaller regular refrigerator or dorm type refrigerator.  If you have any of these items to spare please call.

We are now at the headquarters 5 days a week, 8 am until 5 PM.  Stop by anytime, I'd be happy to visit with you. Thank you.
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Editor's Note: If you can't be a cook at the DPBC Chili (Chile) Cookoff Benefit, please attend and bring your friends and neighbors! Click on the Cookoff link under Coming Events on the right-hand sidebar on this page for a flyer with all the info.

Visit the for a copy of the rules for those interested in entering the Cookoff competition.

Judy Espinosa to Officially Announce Mayoral Candidacy Saturday

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