A report from Adrienne Maree Brown on the Actions of the September 24th Weekend

I am finally at a web connection after a powerful night and powerful morning. As you may know, I am not a fan of marches in general, because they don't turn out people of color in large numbers and often there is not a clear sense of accountability associated with the use of people's time.... [Read More]

Here is your chance to listen to the DEBUT album from "Wil b and The Political Power of Hiphop" featuring, "Dear Mr. Bush", "One Comes Down", "A Man With A Gun", and, more

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Folks,
 
When Kanye West said George Bush doesn't care about Black people, he told the truth. You don't let people you "care about" linger on roof-tops for days without a drop of water or scrap of food while you attend fund-raisers. And you don't leave 20,000 people you "care about" stuffed in a sweltering stadium for nearly a week. If a hurricane hit Martha's Vineyard or Kennebunkport, you can bet Bush would have been there the next day.

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Hurricane Katrina is not just a tragedy, it is a teachable moment on the devastating human consequences of the radical right's anti-government agenda. Grover Norquist (his real name :) is one of the most powerful right-wing strategists in DC. He holds infamous "Wednesday Morning Meetings" with the 100 biggest right-wingers every week. We decided to join them to unveil this billboard in his honor. It will follow Grover around all week... home to office, office to home. Much love to Andrew Boyd and Working Assets, with help from Malia Lazu, United States Student Association, United for A Fair Economy, and everyone who pulled this together so fast!

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building help through people finders, donations and resource posting

A new site, www.NewOrleansNetwork.org was just launched with the help of Radical Designs, Civic Space and the League to add to the online resources to help Katrina victims and their families. Be sure to check it out so you can donate to the New Orleans Rescue effort, resources on the disaster and other useful tools seach as a people finder.

Also take a look into the Katrina Information Map with postings added from those in the middle of the disaster.

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"Bush doesn't care about black people"

This one is getting national media coverage... Kanye West, rap star who has just debuted his latest album, puts George Bush on blast for the situation in New Orleans during a simulcast benefit concert. Watch the clip here from crooksandliars.com.

Also hear what Mayor Nagin has to say.

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New Orleans flood coverage shows difference between stealing and survival

free antiwar concert and rally at the Washington Monument on September 24th

Operation Ceasefire (http://www.opceasefire.org/) has assembled some of the most credible and respected voices in electronic, hip hop, punk,and rock music to speak as one voice against the war in Iraq and to encourage more people to get involved in proudly saying, “Bring Our Troops Home!”

 

 

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The Republican Congress has gone crazy! They are considering the biggest higher education cuts in history --$9 Billion dollars in student loan money, along with $10 Billion in Medicaid and cuts to Food Stamps and Veteran's Benefits. This would add about a $6,000 debt burden to every graduating college student who receives student loans and financial aid --it's a big giveaway to the loan industry.

Our ally The United States Student Association (USSA) has created an Action Kit to fight this. The vote is going to be squeaky close in the House and Senate. The League has joined a coalition to fight against it. They've planned call-in and rally days on Septeber 20. All we have to do is show up and participate. The last vote like this (over Bush's budget cuts) was decided by only three votes --and close to ten Congresspeople didn't even bother to show up! Republicans know they are vulnerable on this issue. If we apply pressure, we can win!

click more to download the USSA pdf on how.

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This new article from The Nation discusses the Hip-Hop voting bloc that the left looked to for swinging the 2004 presidential election. Read the thoughts of the League and other youth/ hip-hop organizations on what went down in 2004 and what is to come with hip-hop heads in the movement.

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Repeal the Drug Provisions of the Higher Education Act

Since 2000, more than 140,000 students with drug convictions have been blocked access to federal financial aid as a result of a little known provision of the Higher Education Act (HEA). The government should be trying to make it easier for students who've made mistakes in the past to get on the right track, not harder.

In 1998 the Drug Provision was slipped into the 257-page HEA reauthorization bill without debate or a recorded vote. Now, as Congress turns its attention to this legislation once again, there is an opportunity to scrap the Drug Provision once and for all.

Our compas at Students for a Sensible Drug Policy are running a campaign to repeal the Drug Provision. Click here to tell your representatives what's up.

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Young People For is working to make sure we get the least wack new Supreme Court justice possible, and Americans United to Protect Social Security is on the case for our retirement checks. Follow the links to find out how you can support.

... and partcipate in the PFAW/ Young People For Virtual Town Hall Meeting conference call on Friday, July 15th at 1:00 pm.

"A million thank yous
We couldn’t have done it without you."
Click 'more...' to download the full pdf document.

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New updates from Portland, ME, New Orleans, LA and St. Louis, MO.

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Survey your community. Attend a city council meeting or a public hearing. Speak up... and eight other things you can do to get involved right now.

Be sure to check what the League is reading and watching if you plan to form a book club or host a movie night. If that isn't enough, there are new training and job & internship opportunities posted. Plus information on issue campaigns.  

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Is There a Mayoral Race In Your Town This Fall?

Click more to find out.
Email naina@indyvoter.org to let us know if you're organizing for local races.

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Videos | Photos

Watch the finalist from the Minneapolis "What Would My President Do? Film Challenge"

Boston LPOV photos just added with the vote mobile registering people on the road.
And of course photos are up from League Crews like Florida, Ohio, Seattle, San Fran, and the Twin Cities, plus the National Team, Smackdown, and the Training of Trainers.

Do you have more pictures or videos? Email webmasta@indyvoter.org.

A Letter from the Director

Rest. Reflect. Rejuvenate. Build Relationships. Fight Smart. Dream Big.

Thank you for stopping by to visit. People told us that after the election was over, everyone would disappear. No one has disappeared yet.

We haven’t even flinched.

We might need to change our name to The League of EXTREMELY Pissed Off Voters.

But yes. We’re here. For the long term...

...So sign up for the email blasts, become a member, donate, request a training, connect with a local group or event. Get your people together. Wherever you are. Eat, drink, dance, dream up a plan and connect it with the League. That’s how we grow.

~ Billy "Upski" Wimsatt

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See how your politicians stack up on the important issues using the League's VoterPunch scorecard. And if they're wack, replace them with someone better this November. Click here to get started.

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