http://www.backbonecampaign.org/blogs.cfm newest backbone blogs en-us Copyright 2005 islandimage.net http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Sun, 07 Nov 2010 02:30:00 PST http://www.backbonecampaign.org/media/bbannertop6.gif http://www.backbonecampaign.org It sure seems simple. A child could tell you that allowing an industrial gravel mine - with an Industrial barge - loading facility in, and shipping through the only State designated Aquatic Reserve in Central Puget Sound is a stupid idea. But I called our Councilmember Jan Drago's office to ask how she plans to vote - to which I got a VERY DISTURBING reply. Jan Drago wrote to me Friday afternoon. Frighteningly, our appointed-not-elected, lame duck, completely unaccountable Councilmember Jan Drago is somehow "undecided" as to how to REPRESENT US, her temporary constituents with her vote on whether or not to protect Maury Island and Puget Sound. She wrote, "It's an extremely complex issue with a lot to consider, and, simply put, I have not made a final decision..." Hm? Her indecision should set off alarm bells for all of us! GET READY TO BE SCREWED! http://backbonecampaign.org/blog.cfm?ID=425 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 02:22:31 PST Change was never going to originate in Washington, DC. Change is always catalyzed by social movements. The legitimate anger that animates the Tea Partiers may be misplaced and polluted with racism and fear, but most of us share their outrage at the system we find ourselves participants in and victimized by. If anyone is to blame for the Tea Party, it is the Beltway Democratic Party affiliated progressive organizations and foundations who failed to create and fund a populist left flank. The strategic response to Tuesday's election results is not to fight to defend private mandates or toothless financial reforms. The strategic response is to refocus and redouble our efforts to build a nationally-networked, community-based progressive populist movement that makes a real difference in the People's lives. http://backbonecampaign.org/blog.cfm?ID=424 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 04:44:29 PST A positive populism is still ours for taking, and organizing around issues like foreclosures, local green jobs, healthy food for our kids etc. can only be strengthened by buttressing and directing our own democratic,cooperative financial institutions. On Vashon Island, we are proving that it is not as difficult as we thought it would be. http://backbonecampaign.org/blog.cfm?ID=423 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:21:41 PST Should UVA pay a living wage? http://backbonecampaign.org/blog.cfm?ID=422 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:21:29 PST You're telling me that's in the Constitution? http://backbonecampaign.org/blog.cfm?ID=421 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:56:02 PST