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White pastors preach vile hatred of America
Behold the double standard: John McCain sought out the endorsement of John Hagee, the warmongering, Catholic-bashing Texas preacher, who said the people of New Orleans got what they deserved for their sins. But no one suggests McCain shares Hagee's delusions or thinks AIDS is God's punishment for homosexuality. Pat Robertson called for the assassination of a foreign head of state and asked God to remove Supreme Court justices, yet he remains a force in the Republican religious right. By Bill Moyers Read More


Event Reminders:

Crucial hearing on Sunrise Powerlink, Borrego Spgs
Monday, 05/12/2008
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold the last Public Participation Hearing in San Diego County on Monday, May 12, in Borrego Springs. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold the last Public Participation Hearing in San Diego County on Monday, May 12, in Borrego Springs.

Vets for Peace = Meet the Candidates
Tuesday, 05/06/2008
The Vets for Peace, San Diego, will engage with political candidates Nick Leibham, running for Congress, 50th District (Bilbrary incumbent); and Lt. Col Mike Lumpkin (USN), 52nd Distric (Hunter incumbent); and Mike Copas, 53rd District.

Wetlands Symposium- May 7-8 in San Diego
Thursday, 05/08/2008
A volunteer is needed to attend this symposium representing Preserve Calavera on May 7-8. The registration fee will be reimbursed by Preserve Calavera. It's a rare opportunity to attend this year because this event will be located locally, at the San Diego Convention Center.

Mobilization in Lakeside to Stop POWERLINK
Thursday, 05/08/2008
Community mobilization meeting against the Sunrise POWERLINK in Lakeside, Community Center, May 8th, 7:00 pm. Martha Sullivan will be the keynote speaker.

Community Mobilization Meeting
Thursday, 05/08/2008
ATTEND OUR COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION MEETING - LEARN ABOUT THE ONE THING YOU CAN DO THIS S