Help Set the Agenda for the Next Secretary of Labor

Hi,

Obama has named Rep. Hilda Solis as the next Secretary of Labor, which means it's finally time to undo the damage of Elaine Chao, Bush's longest running cabinet member. As Labor Secretary, Chao has made a mockery of the Department of Labor and trampled on workers' rights for eight years.

To make sure our top priorities get addressed, Rep. Solis needs to hear from everyone who cares about the future of America's working people.

There's an easy way to vote on what Rep. Solis' top priorities should be. Will you join me?

Vote now at: http://action.americanrightsatwork.org/campaign/labor_sec_priorities

Check out the choices and vote TODAY.

Thanks!

Target Women: Yogurt Edition // Current

Sarah Haskins of CurrentTV.com takes on media and marketing strategies directed at women with withering wit and hilarious insight. From pro-biotic yogurt to Disney princesses, Volvos to "The View," Sarah guides you through what advertisers think about how women think — and what that says about how our society thinks of women. You'll never look at yogurt the same way again.

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I really do need one of these

I really do need one of these
Originally uploaded by Yankees Man

Ban Cluster Boms Now

I've just sent a message to government leaders urging a strong ban on cluster bombs. I hope you'll join me. Here's the link:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/ban_cluster_munitions/99.php?CLICK_TF_TRACK

And here's more info from Avaaz.org:


Final negotiations are underway right now in Dublin, Ireland on a treaty to ban cluster bombs -- but its outcome is in danger.

Cluster munitions don't just kill during war--they scatter small, unexploded "bomblets" on the ground. When children pick them up, they are often maimed or killed. Most governments agree that they should be banned--but many are now trying to weaken the proposed treaty with loopholes, exemptions, and delays.

Negotiations end this Thursday. If enough of us raise our voices, we can drown out the arms manufacturers and convince our governments to do the right thing. Click below to send a message, and then forward this email to friends and family:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/ban_cluster_munitions/99.php?CLICK_TF_TRACK

Castillo de Abbadie/ Castle of Abbadie

Castillo de Abbadie/ Castle of Abbadie
Originally uploaded by zubillaga61

I would love to be there right now away from my noisy neighbors.