Monthly Archives: May 2010

First Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade And Third Annual Festival del Coqui

Press Release | For Immediate Release | Aura Alvarado | 860-250-6541 | hartfordprp@yahoo.com (Hartford) – The Connecticut Institute for Community Development Puerto Rican Parade Inc. (CICD) will host it’s first ever Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade and third annual Festival del

First Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade And Third Annual Festival del Coqui

Press Release | For Immediate Release | Aura Alvarado | 860-250-6541 | hartfordprp@yahoo.com (Hartford) – The Connecticut Institute for Community Development Puerto Rican Parade Inc. (CICD) will host it’s first ever Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade and third annual Festival del

Override Gov. Rell’s Veto on Connecticut’s Energy Reform Legislation

Energy reform is the defining issue of the 2010 legislative session.  Through reforming our energy industry, we can lower energy prices while growing our renewable sources of energy, experience long-term job growth and protect our environment. This is a call

Override Gov. Rell’s Veto on Connecticut’s Energy Reform Legislation

Energy reform is the defining issue of the 2010 legislative session.  Through reforming our energy industry, we can lower energy prices while growing our renewable sources of energy, experience long-term job growth and protect our environment. This is a call

Democracy or Socialism.

Every once in a while someone wanders into Organizing for Connecticut on our grassroots group page or post a bunch of spam on our own social network, selling viagra, cialisis (sp?) and such items on the cheap.  I guess we

Democracy or Socialism.

Every once in a while someone wanders into Organizing for Connecticut on our grassroots group page or post a bunch of spam on our own social network, selling viagra, cialisis (sp?) and such items on the cheap.  I guess we

Did State Party Conventions Solidify Strong Slates … or Primaries?

At the beginning of the year, a host of great candidates stepped up to the plate, as noted in the picture to the right. There was some jockeying around by candidates of which office to run for.  Ralph Nader, the

Did State Party Conventions Solidify Strong Slates … or Primaries?

At the beginning of the year, a host of great candidates stepped up to the plate, as noted in the picture to the right. There was some jockeying around by candidates of which office to run for.  Ralph Nader, the

Alan Grayson: “The War Is Making You Poor Act”

This week, there is going to be a “debate” in Congress on yet another war funding bill. The bill is supposed to pass without debate, so no one will notice.

Alan Grayson: “The War Is Making You Poor Act”

This week, there is going to be a “debate” in Congress on yet another war funding bill. The bill is supposed to pass without debate, so no one will notice.

Color Of Change Tells Fox: “Fire John Stossel”

A special message from James Rucker (Color of change). Tell Fox: “Fire John Stossel” On Wednesday, Rand Paul, the GOP’s US Senate candidate for Kentucky repeated his claim that a central piece of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was

Color Of Change Tells Fox: “Fire John Stossel”

A special message from James Rucker (Color of change). Tell Fox: “Fire John Stossel” On Wednesday, Rand Paul, the GOP’s US Senate candidate for Kentucky repeated his claim that a central piece of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was

Arizona’s New Laws: Do they Create Value or Apartheid?

POLITICO reported the other day that  the proponents of Arizona’s new bill that bans ethnic studies and classes in public schools claim that such classes and studies “are designed only for students of a particular race and promote ethnic solidarity

Arizona’s New Laws: Do they Create Value or Apartheid?

POLITICO reported the other day that  the proponents of Arizona’s new bill that bans ethnic studies and classes in public schools claim that such classes and studies “are designed only for students of a particular race and promote ethnic solidarity

Lena Horne, Legendary Jazz Singer, Actress, Died Today

A favorite activity while growing up in Harlem was going to the RKO movie theater “up on the avenue” on 116th street, close to Dewey Square. When I was young, it was a chore to convince my mother to let

Lena Horne, Legendary Jazz Singer, Actress, Died Today

A favorite activity while growing up in Harlem was going to the RKO movie theater “up on the avenue” on 116th street, close to Dewey Square. When I was young, it was a chore to convince my mother to let

Hartford City Council will Vote on Arizona Boycott May 10th

On Monday night, May 10th, Hartford City Council will vote on item 50, A Resolution to Boycott the State of Arizona, offered by City Council Minority Leader Luis Cotto, with regard to their law which promotes racial profiling.

Hartford City Council will Vote on Arizona Boycott May 10th

On Monday night, May 10th, Hartford City Council will vote on item 50, A Resolution to Boycott the State of Arizona, offered by City Council Minority Leader Luis Cotto, with regard to their law which promotes racial profiling.

ConnCAN Press Release Applauds Passage of SB438 Race to the Top

ConnCAN Applauds Passage of Race to the Top BILL SB438 represents breakthrough for Connecticut Education Reform Movement Hartford, Conn. –ConnCAN applauds Connecticut legislators for passing SB 438 to make Connecticut more competitive in the federal Race to the Top and

ConnCAN Press Release Applauds Passage of SB438 Race to the Top

ConnCAN Applauds Passage of Race to the Top BILL SB438 represents breakthrough for Connecticut Education Reform Movement Hartford, Conn. –ConnCAN applauds Connecticut legislators for passing SB 438 to make Connecticut more competitive in the federal Race to the Top and

Wall Street Banking Bill in Senate’s Hands. Tell them to Stand for the People.

I went to fill up my car today and gas jumped from $2.85 to $3.07 a gallon.  It really gets under my skin when I see how much money I am shelling out for everyday items and then hear GOP

Wall Street Banking Bill in Senate’s Hands. Tell them to Stand for the People.

I went to fill up my car today and gas jumped from $2.85 to $3.07 a gallon.  It really gets under my skin when I see how much money I am shelling out for everyday items and then hear GOP

Know the Candidate: Jim Himes for Congress (D-4th CD)

The power of your vote, your voice, your choice! Know the candidates before you vote.   US Rep. Jim Himes (D) Campaign Office Opening tonight: ———————– Dear Friend, A week from today, I will ask for the support and whole-hearted

Know the Candidate: Jim Himes for Congress (D-4th CD)

The power of your vote, your voice, your choice! Know the candidates before you vote.   US Rep. Jim Himes (D) Campaign Office Opening tonight: ———————– Dear Friend, A week from today, I will ask for the support and whole-hearted

Know the Candidate: Jonathan Harris (D) State Sen. Running for State Secretary

The power of your vote, your voice, your choice! Election day is fast approaching.  Get to know the candidates before you vote.  Here’s a message from State Senator Jonathan Harris (D-West Hartford) who is running for Secretary of State. ———-

Know the Candidate: Jonathan Harris (D) State Sen. Running for State Secretary

The power of your vote, your voice, your choice! Election day is fast approaching.  Get to know the candidates before you vote.  Here’s a message from State Senator Jonathan Harris (D-West Hartford) who is running for Secretary of State. ———-