Most people in the developed world know that plastic is bad for our environment, some even know certain kinds of plastics are harmful if used with food, and a lot of us are searching for alternatives. Plastic is everywhere; we find it in our clothes, cars, sports, toothbrushes, electronics, mattress, furniture, and toys. It’s hard to buy something without plastic involved at several levels...

I'm an avid knitter and always looking for ways to leave a smaller carbon footprint as I tread through the beauty of our glorious planet. As with clothing, the thread and yarn industry has many poly based options and so often the softest, frilly, and fun yarns are made from polyester. I struck gold and found several more earth friendly options. purlsoho.com offers may organic cotton and...

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I go this from a friend and had to share it...  NOVEMBER 18, 2008                                                       In the first two weeks since the election, President-elect Barack Obama has broken with a tradition established over the past eight years through his controversial use of complete sentences, political observers...

Dear Red States, We've decided we're leaving. We intend to form our own country, and we're taking the other Blue States with us. In case you aren't aware, that includes California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and all the Northeast. It may even include Florida and Ohio; they are seriously considering it. We've given them until Nov. 4th...

It all began to make sense, the blank stares, the lack of response, the way one of the kids will walk into the room while I'm on the phone and ask to be taken to the store. Inside I'm thinking, 'Can't you see I'm on the phone?'   Obviously, not. No one can see if I'm on the phone, or cooking, or sweeping the floor, or even standing on my head in the corner, because no one can see me at...

As reported on  http://www.acorn.org/,  ACORN Releases 30-Second Ad, Announces Lawsuits WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Oct. 29, ACORN released its first-ever 30-second ad on voter suppression, calling on Sen. John McCain to put an end to these tactics.  ACORN also announced lawsuits intended to combat a series of attempts at voter suppression. In the ad, ACORN highlighted widespread...

You asked for it. And here it is. A few weeks ago, Courage Campaing surveyed thier members about whether or not they should provide recommendations on California ballot measures to thier nearly 100,000 members and supporters. The overwhelming answer: Yes, absolutely! So, today, they're launching a 2008 Progressive Voter Guide for the 12 -- that's right, 12 -- propositions on California's...

  Embed:   Eat grass finished beef and lamb, free range chickens and pork ALL from sources you're familiar with and preferably can visit the farm yourself. And for god's sake, put a few chickens in your backyard and stop buying eggs or purchase them from your local free range farm--again one you can visit and ensure your chickens live a happy life. Do you really want...