WE HAVE A NEW MEETING LOCATION! 240 W. WALNUT ST., KUTZTOWN(CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS) (ACROSS THE STREET FROM ST. JOHN'S CHURCH)
Check the Calendar for committee meetings and upcoming events(CLICK HERE)
KADC business meetings will be held on the 2nd Sunday of every month and Potluck & Politics will be held on the 4th Sunday of every month. Check the calendar for details.
STATE REP. DAVE KESSLER WILL TALK
ABOUT HIS ORGANIC FARMING BILL
Dave Kessler, has introduced bipartisan legislation (H.B. 2347) that would help farmers who want to convert to organic agriculture. Dave has been meeting for eight months with staff of the Rodale Institute to help develop this legislation.
SIGN UP FOR COMMONSENSE2 !! Please take a moment and sign up for the new online magazine, CommonSense2. It's free! This is a local effort initiated by some of our members. It is not a KADC production, but we strongly support their efforts.
Please support this magazine! [CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!]
Do you know about the PA plan for universal single-payer health care? Are you ready for real reform in PA?
The Family and Business Health Care Security Act (SB300) is a state wide single-payer,universal health care plan for PA that covers everyone. It is not European style "socialized medicine." The health care delivery system of doctors, hospitals ,etc. would not be changed, taken over or rationed. It is not Gov. Rendell's much weaker "Prescription for Pennsylvania" plan. It is a single-payer health care financing system, meaning that health insurance coverage will be provided to all Pennsylvanians out of a single tax-supported public fund, the way Medicare is for older citizens on the national level. [READ MORE]
Join the Fight to Save Internet Radio
Congress and SoundExchange have heard loud and clear the amazing outpouring of support for Internet radio from webcasters, listeners and the thousands of artists they support. A commitment has been made to negotiate reasonable royalties, recognizing the industry’s long-term value and its still-developing revenue potential.
This development is due in great part to the millions of people who have let their Congressional representatives know about their support of Internet radio. Over 125 representatives have cosponsored the bill to this point.
We urge listeners to continue calling their Senators and Representative to ask them to co-sponsor the Internet Radio Equality Act. Thank you. [READ MORE]
Berks County Dems Vote Unanimously for Impeachment Resolution
The Berks County Democratic Committee has passed a resolution calling on the Congress to initiate impeachment proceedings against President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. [READ MORE]
Developer Withdraws From Rt 222 / Maxatawny Big Box Development! "Gambone Development Co. has abandoned its controversial proposal to build a shopping center along Route 222 in Maxatawny Township, which some opponents believed would be anchored by a Wal-Mart. In a statement issued Thursday, the East Norriton Township developer said it found the township’s conditions for approval of the project unreasonable.
This is an apparent victory for small towns across the USA, but it may not be over yet. The developer could choose another site within Maxatawny, or any other neighboring township. It is important to keep up the fight. Let's preserve the "small town" atmosphere that everyone loves about our community.
The development plans would have included:
- more than 200,000 sq ft of retail space for one "big box" store
(most likely a Wal-Mart..nothing else has a "footprint" as big)
- an additional 680,000 sq ft of other retail boxes and warehouse space
- 2,900+ parking spaces
Please help protect our community, our local businesses, our farmers, our workers and our environment.Go to http://www.stopwalmartmaxatawny.com/ for info on the newly formed group: Kutztown Area Communities for Appropriate Devolpment (KACAD). Please consider joining so you can help us preserve the wonderful community we have. We are not opposed to progress...we just want it to be appropriate to our area.
Help Restore Citizens' Authority over Corporations: These sites are dedicated to restoring democratic authority over corporations, reviving grassroots democracy, and establishing appropriate limits to the realm of corporate influence. We strive to work proactively for systemic change, rather than react to the agendas of corporate and moneyed interests. > The Community Environmental Defense Fund > Reclaim Democracy > Democracy Unlimited of Humbolt County
Berks Citizens for Sustainable Farming: www.berks-csf.org ( 1-800-660-8923)
Are You a Young Democrat? (www.bcydpa.us)
The Berks County Young Democrats are looking for new members
(open to ages 18-35) to get involved in current & upcoming political campaigns.
If interested, PLEASE call Frank Denbowski at 484-400-1275 (Fbden@aol.com)
Jim Gerlach: 610 376-7630 Tim Holden: 202 225-5546 Joe Pitts: 202 225-2411
Senators: Arlen Specter: 610 434-1444 Rick Santorum: 202 224-6324
Support Universal Health Care!
U.S.House Bill 676 - Introduced by Rep. Conyers of Michigan
In 2003, Rep Conyers introduced HR 676, The United States National Health Insurance Act, co-sponsored by Dennis Kucinich, (D- OH), Jim McDermott, (D-WA, and Donna Christensen (D-VI). The bill currently has 37 co-sponsors. Under HR 676, Medicare is extended and improved so that all individuals residing in the United States would receive high quality and affordable health care services. They would get a national health insurance card, and receive all medically necessary services by the physicians of their choice, with no restrictions on what providers they could visits. This includes primary care, dental, mental health, prescription drugs, and long term care.(CLICK HERE) for brief summary of the legislation Contact John Conyers
Take Action: Protect America's National Parks
America's National Parks have a higher approval rating than the President and many members of Congress. Special natural places like the Great Smokies, Yellowstone, and Yosemite are popular travel destinations. So why is the Bush administration proposing a major rewrite of the policies that guide management of our National Parks? Under the proposed changes, the management philosophy would switch from one of conservation -- which has long protected these national treasures -- to one of commercialization. Tell the Park Service that a rewrite of park policies is misguided and that you strongly support retaining the current management policies. (CLICK HERE)
Protect the Integrity of Our Elections!
The decisions are being made now. Please act now to protect the security of elections in PA or we may be the next Ohio or Florida. SB 977 may be acted upon on Tuesday, so contact you PA Senators and state reps today.
Spread the word to your state reps and senators that we do NOT support the measures in HB1318 such as Photo ID, disenfranchisement of people who have paid their debt to society, fines / jail for minor mistakes by pollworkers, and other bad things. Go to http://www.votepa.us/ for easy actions to encourage state Senators to vote for bills that require voter verified paper record.
Visit http://votersunite.org/ to dispel myths about HAVA and learn important, under-publicized facts about electronic voting issues.
Go to http://www.votersunite.org/info/ES&Sinthenews.pdf so you will be aware of all the votes that have been lost on electronic election systems.
Pennsylvania Political Leaders Springboard Training The Center for Progressive Leadership is looking for highly motivated leaders from a variety of backgrounds throughout Pennsylvania who are dedicated to reshaping politics in their communities, our commonwealth, and the nation. (CLICK HERE)
Stop WAL-MART from Punishing Unions (CLICK HERE) to protest against Wal-Mart's union-punishing actions. Wal-Mart penalized meat cutters for voting to join the union in Texas a few years ago by closing all of its meat cutting departments in the state. In a similar act earlier this year, Wal-Mart closed a store in Quebec because it had its union election certified by the Canadian government. Please sign the above petition to tell Wal-Mart that its actions were unacceptable and that it needs to reverse its decision.
Defend Civil Rights and Health Services The next time you go to the hospital, you should not have to worry that a nurse might not treat you because it against his religion to provide the service you need.
Urge your Senators to oppose legislation -- such as the Workplace Religious Freedom Act -- that would endanger civil rights and health care by allowing employees to claim religious exemptions as reasons for failing to do their duty. (CLICK HERE)
Support the Cause!
Media Issues: Are you tired of the media running the world?
Get involved (CLICK HERE)
Impeach Bush/Cheney!
Arm yourself with knowledge! The following links will fully educate you on the why’s and wherefore's of impeachment:
(CLICK HERE)
CLICK HEREto see how Berks area lawmakers voted this week
PA Dutch Tshirt: "Bressident en
dummkopp iss "
"President is an Idiot "
(CLICK HERE) to see a sample
Social "In-Security" Calculator CLICK HERE to see how you will do under the privatization plan.
Contact the Media
Write a letter to the editor of your local paper letting them know that Democrats are going to keep fighting for what we believe in. Sample Letters
Write Congress
Tell your members of Congress what you want them fighting for in the weeks and months to come.
Your Elected Officials: State | Federal
National Democratic Meetup Groups in our area CLICK HERE for info
Donate items to send to our troops in Iraq CLICK HERE for more info
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