Older blog entries for proclus (starting at number 2042)

Protect our students from the predatory private loan industry

Dear Friend,

Americans now owe more money in student debt than credit card debt,
with recent college graduates on the hook for more than $1 trillion in
unpaid loans.

Many of these loans - about $150 billion worth - are private loans,
which have outrageously-high interest rates and are usually extended
under harsh terms without basic consumer protections, resulting in a
crushing financial burden on college students and graduates. Worse
yet, unlike credit cards and other similar types of debt, a law pushed
through Congress by former President George W. Bush prevents students
from discharging private student loan debt through bankruptcy
proceedings, which gives special protections to the private loan
industry at the expense of students and recent graduates.

Fortunately, two members of Congress - Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) and
Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) - - have introduced legislation entitled the
Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2013 that would treat
privately issued student loans the same as other types of private debt
in bankruptcy, providing much needed relief and consumer protections
to working-class college students and recent graduates.

I just signed a petition urging my representative to co-sponsor this
common sense legislation and give college students and recent
graduates who are struggling in the weak economy the consumer
protections they deserve. I hope you will do the same.
http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/student_private_loans/?r_by=55275-3052123...

Syndicated 2013-02-25 21:05:00 (Updated 2013-02-25 21:05:26) from proclus

Second Amendment: Action Alert

I just took action on this issue and thought you might find it interesting too.

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Syndicated 2013-02-25 20:45:00 (Updated 2013-02-25 20:45:45) from proclus

Mr. President: Stop Immoral #Drone Strikes - #drones

Hi,

On Sept 14, 2001, Congress passed the Authorization for Use of Military Force, freeing the president to send drones into Pakistan or other countries.  Opponents of this despicable policy claim hundreds of civilians have been killed, despite denials by the administration.  In its protest of nominee John Brennan as head of the CIA, Code Pink brought a list of names of victims, many of them children.  We are Being Lied To Yet Again!

That's why I signed a petition to The United States House of Representatives, The United States Senate, and President Barack Obama, which says:

"Let's help Rep. Barbara Lee of Oakland, the only member of congress who voted against it, in her call to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force; demand that the president acknowledge the deaths of civilians; and stop drone attacks now."

Will you sign this petition? Click here:

http://signon.org/sign/mr-president-stop-immoral?source=s.em.cp&r_by=985589

Thanks!

Syndicated 2013-02-24 22:52:00 (Updated 2013-02-24 22:52:21) from proclus

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People have been asking for a current picture. Here is one. More on the way soon.

Regards,
proclus
http://www.gnu-darwin.org/

Syndicated 2013-02-24 22:12:00 (Updated 2013-02-24 22:12:34) from proclus

Last chance to stop "frankenfish" GMO salmon

Dear Friend,

Late last year the FDA quietly took a major step toward approving
AquaBounty's "frankenfish" genetically modified salmon.

Its approval would be a radical move by the FDA - the first genetically
modified animal ever to enter our food supply. It's no wonder the FDA
posted its final review, clearing the way for approval, on the Friday
before the Christmas holiday, when few people would notice.

The FDA is now taking public comments on its study, which is expected to
lead to approval of the frankenfish. This is our last chance to keep GMO
salmon off our grocery store shelves, and stop the dangerous trend of
introducing GM animals into our food supply.

Tell the FDA: Don't approve GMO Salmon. Submit a public comment now.

http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/gmo_salmon/?r_by=55126-3052123-1_UMzWx&rc=mailto1

Syndicated 2013-02-22 20:38:00 (Updated 2013-02-22 20:38:52) from proclus

Michael wants you to take action on "Don't Let Genetically Engineered Salmon Out of the Lab"!

Michael Love has just read and signed the petition: Don't Let Genetically Engineered Salmon Out of the Lab

You can view this petition at: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/400/580/322/

Message from Michael Love:
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Hi, I signed the petition "Don't Let Genetically Engineered Salmon Out of the Lab". I'm asking you to sign this petition to help us reach our goal of 10,000 signatures. I care deeply about this cause, and I hope you will support our efforts.

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ThePetitionSite.com provides tools and empowers individuals to make a difference and effect positive change through online activism. Get connected with the causes you care about, take action to make the world a better place, and start your own petition at http://www.ThePetitionSite.com!

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Syndicated 2013-02-22 20:36:00 (Updated 2013-02-22 20:36:10) from proclus

Check This Out [from Michael L. Love]

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Syndicated 2013-02-22 20:28:00 (Updated 2013-02-22 20:28:54) from proclus

I never tortured anyone

John Kiriakou: I never tortured anyone, ordered torture, or destroyed the videotapes of it, and I'm certainly not on a book tour glorifying it. http://bit.ly/Vu1Cki

Syndicated 2013-02-21 20:08:00 (Updated 2013-02-21 20:08:20) from proclus

CISPA is Back

Friends,

Did you hear that CISPA is back? The misguided, anti-privacy bill -- defeated last year by a huge public outcry -- has been reintroduced in Congress.

The new version of the bill would allow private companies to share our personal data with the government, other companies, and private agencies like the MPAA. Click here to join me in standing up to this assault on internet privacy:

http://act.demandprogress.org/letter/cispa_is_back/?referring_akid=2011.45919...

They don't need a warrant, and companies who share your information are given immunity from all pre-existing privacy laws!

No wonder companies like AT&T and Verizon have already signed on in support. Click here to tell congress NO to CISPA: http://act.demandprogress.org/letter/cispa_is_back/?referring_akid=2011.45919...

Supporters of CISPA -- like its sponsor Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger -- have said they can't see any reason why businesses needed to hide your personal data from the government.

They don't get it. Like last time, we need to take a stand against violations of our basic rights to privacy. Please join me in calling on Congress to oppose CISPA: http://act.demandprogress.org/letter/cispa_is_back/?referring_akid=2011.45919...

Syndicated 2013-02-20 20:17:00 from proclus

Tell President Obama: Don't appoint this #fracking guy

Dear Friend,

President Obama keeps saying we need to confront climate change.

So why is he considering appointing a major proponent of fracking to lead
the Department of Energy?

According to Reuters, President Obama is seriuosly considering appointing
Dr. Ernest Moniz - the director of MIT's Big Oil-sponsored Energy
Institute and a big believer in expanding toxic, climate-heating gas
fracking.

At a time when the last thing we should be doing is undermining our
progress against climate change, Moniz is the wrong choice to head one of
the most important agencies in the fight for a sustainable energy future.

Sign the petition to President Obama now:

http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/doe/?r_by=55019-3052123-I38Il%3Dx&rc=mailto1

Syndicated 2013-02-20 17:48:00 (Updated 2013-02-20 17:48:02) from proclus

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