Senator Sherrod Brown Unveils Comprehensive Green Energy Bill

Submitted by Stephen Renner on Thu, 05/01/2008 - 8:44am.

In it’s current form, the $36 billion (over 5 years) bill expand green energy research and development, promote the commercialization of emerging energy technologies, enhance training opportunities to equip workers for 21st century energy jobs, and help build a green energy manufacturing base. Compare that to the $18 billion EACH YEAR the current administration gives to energy companies now.

“This is an energy bill. This is a jobs bill. This is an environment bill,” Brown said. “Ohio is already a major force in the alternative energy market. We have the innovators, the manufacturers, and the highly skilled workforce. By investing in green technologies, this legislation would empower Ohio to become the Silicon Valley of alternative energy.”

Way to go, Senator Brown!

Climate Expert Coming to Ohio State

Submitted by Stephen Renner on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 10:48pm.

Dr. James E. Hansen of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Adjunct Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University will give two lectures at Ohio State on THURSDAY, May 1:

“How ‘Sensitive’ is the Earth’s Climate? Uh, oh.”
Thursday, May 1, 2008 4:00 P.M.
Room 100 Mendenhall Laboratory
125 S. Oval Mall
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Directions

“Climate Tipping Points: The Threat to the Planet”
Thursday, May 1, 2008 7:00 P.M.
Assembly Hall, Fawcett Center
2400 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Directions

You don't want to miss these!

War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death

Submitted by Stephen Renner on Sat, 04/26/2008 - 12:38pm.
Location: 
St John's Evangelical Protestant Church, 59 E. Mound St, Columbus, OH
When: 
04/28/2008 - 7:00pm

Dr John Quigley, Professor,Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University, will review WAR MADE EASY: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death. The film shows Norman Soloman's insightful analysis of how governments bent on war-making rely on arsenals of propaganda to overcome resistance at home and disapproval abroad.

Preview:

Event is sponsored by St John's Evangelical Protestant Church. Directions via Google Maps.

Central Ohio Blood Drive for Troops

Submitted by Stephen Renner on Fri, 04/25/2008 - 1:20pm.
Location: 
U.S. Army Reserve Center, 165 Yearling Rd., Whitehall, Ohio 43213
When: 
04/26/2008 - 9:30am
Web Address: 
http://www.blooddriveforthetroops.org/
End date/time (optional): 
04/26/2008 - 14:00

I've reported on this before. Our troops need more blood and the American Red Cross charges them ~$250/pint. So, to lower the cost (as well as to us taxpayers!) there is a relatively new program where we civilians can give directly to American service personnel. I am not for our current war at all, but I fully support our troops as I come from a long line of family that have given most or some of their lives to our country. If you can, please find the time to give.


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Happy National Arbor Day! (April 25th)

Submitted by Stephen Renner on Fri, 04/25/2008 - 8:11am.


Sometimes I think Trees get over looked in environmental talks. We keep looking for the next technological solution to help us conserve energy and clean our air, but let's not forget Trees! One average mature tree can absorb approximately 50 lbs of carbon dioxide per year. (And, not to mention all the oxygen it releases!) Trees also can prevent erosion, clean water, and remove dust and other particles from the air. They are an amazing feat of evolutionary engineering! And, don't forget, the City of Gahanna is a member of the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA community thanks to the efforts of our Mayor and Parks & Recreation Department!

The Nature Conservancy has initiated "plant a billion trees" program. For every one dollar donated, one tree will be planted.

2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK DINNER!!!!

Submitted by sheryl on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 10:30am.
Location: 
Gahanna Sanctuary, 90 N. High St. Gahanna Back room
When: 
04/18/2008 - 6:30pm

We have secured the back room of the Sanctuary for Friday, April 18 to have a potluck supper to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of Gahanna Progressives existence. 90 N. High St. Gahanna

So bring the family and something to share around 6:30 pm that evening. If you have plans for after supper, feel free to leave. This is just a chance to eat and talk together.

And be sure to mark the calendar for our regular April meeting at the library, Sunday April 13, 2 PM. 310 Granville St.

Gahanna Progressives April meeting 4/13

Submitted by sheryl on Thu, 03/20/2008 - 10:22am.
Location: 
Gahanna Public Library
When: 
04/13/2008 - 2:00pm

Come join us for discussion with WVKO 1580 AM Progressive Talk Radio personality, Michael Allwood [Blue State Diner] and Program Director, Gary Richards about politics and talk radio. Your questions are very welcome.
This event is rescheduled from our March meeting which was snowed out.

In addition, we will celebrate Earth Week in a special way and celebrate Gahanna Progressives' second anniversary! We have new business cards that you can take and share with others.

Analysts discuss: Is it still, 'As Ohio Goes, So Goes the Nation'?

Submitted by sheryl on Thu, 03/20/2008 - 10:10am.
Location: 
Ohio Democratic Party Headquarters
When: 
04/09/2008 - 7:00am

Friends, All Gahanna Progressives and anyone interested in progressive politics are invited to this event!

It will be interesting, informative and if we have the most group members in attendance, Gahanna Progressives get an award.

Let me know if you plan to attend. We can carpool or at least I can share location and parking info with you.

This event and parking for it are both free.

The location is the new Ohio Democratic Party Headquarters, which is worth a tour, if you like, that evening.

March 9 meeting at Gahanna Library cancelled

Submitted by sheryl on Sat, 03/08/2008 - 12:49pm.
Location: 
Gahanna Library 310 Granville St.
When: 
03/09/2008 - 2:00pm

Today's weather is likely to make driving hazardous tomorrow also, so our March 9 meeting is cancelled. We don't want folks risking life and limb to get to the library.
We will try to reschedule Gary Richards and Michael Alwood of WVKO 1580 AM for our April 13 meeting, Sunday 2 PM again at the library.

Please note: in April Gahanna Progressives will be TWO YEARS OLD!!!!
We will celebrate! More details later.

Thanks,
Sheryl

Update on March Meeting

Submitted by sheryl on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 8:40pm.

We will have 2 speakers from WVKO 1580 AM the new central Ohio progressive radio station at our March meeting, Sunday, Mar.9, 2 PM. Gary Richards, Program Director and Michael Alwood, host of the local Saturday noon call-in show, Blue State Diner, will both be with us. Expect interesting discussion of local and national politics and what it takes to get a progressive talk radio station up and successful. Please join us at the Gahanna Public Library, 310 Granville St. at 2 PM Sunday. Refreshments will be served.

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