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We know all too well that our government values war above the health of our communities. It’s up to us to take these rotten apples and make apple pie by looking within, acting locally, and finding ways to feed our own communities with ripe opportunities for education, jobs and health-care while we continue to urge our government to nourish our people.  read more »

http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=50642
By Abdu Rahman and Dahr Jamail
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BAGHDAD, Mar 12, 2010 (IPS) — Under Saddam Hussein, women in government got a year’s maternity leave; that is now cut to six months. Under the Personal Status Law in force since Jul. 14, 1958, when Iraqis overthrew the British-installed monarchy, Iraqi women had most of the rights that Western women do.

Now they have Article 2 of the Constitution: “Islam is the official religion of the state and is a basic source of legislation.” Sub-head A says “No law  read more »

GI stands for “Government Issue.” When you join the military, you are made to believe that you are property of the government and have no rights.

But this is a lie.

Service members and veterans do have rights. But many of us don’t fully understand what our rights are, because they have been routinely violated by our government.  read more »

Over 200,000 Mainers don’t have access to paid sick days.

That means they have to go to work sick or risk their paycheck and possibly their job.

Tell the Governor that this is not right! Tell the Governor to support Paid Sick Time!

Click here. It’s really easy! http://tinyurl.com/yjzt7fq

Maine Equal Justice & MAIN are working with the Maine Women’s Lobby to pass legislation so more workers get some paid sick time.

Please help us by contacting Governor Baldacci.
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A message from the Maine Women’s Lobby

Greetings,  read more »

What I have to say comes from the heart, it comes from my own experiences, and it comes from paying close attention for several years.  read more »