The EPA is responsible for spilling millions of gallons of toxins into the Animas River in Colorado, affecting members of the Navajo Nation who live along the river and depend on it for survival. There are 27,000 acres of farmland now without water. Farmers and ranchers on the nation’s largest reservation are working on emergency plans to keep their crops and livestock alive. The EPA is currently distributing waivers to members of the Navajo Nation, many of whom do not speak English. A signature would effectively waive an individual’s rights to sue the agency for any future damages caused by contaminated water released from the abandoned mine. Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye told the EPA to stop handing out the waivers. From journalist Tristan Ahtone's report: “My interpretation as president of the Navajo Nation is the EPA is trying to minimize the amount of compensation that the people deserve,” said Begaye. “They want to close these cases and they don’t want more compensation to come later.” The EPA did not return requests for comment. “I haven’t heard that this is going on in any other communities outside Navajo Nation,” Ahtone said, adding he thinks this makes it “suspect.”

Just like many women working in nontraditional fields of employment, I have experienced gender discrimination personally, on a daily basis. Although speaking out about this type of behavior may be frightening, your voice matters!

The following article was written by Brian Schaefer & published in The Forward. (JTA) — Honor thy father and mother, says the Torah. In the case of the sons of convicted spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, that means requesting a presidential pardon. Brothers Michael and Robert Meeropol penned an op-ed in the New York Times Monday asking President Barack Obama to acknowledge that their mother, Ethel Rosenberg, was wrongly convicted and executed for conspiracy to commit espionage in 1953. Ethel Rosenberg and her husband, Julius Rosenberg, were at the center of one of the most controversial spy cases of the 20th century and were victims, many say, of the zealous overreach of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-communist crusade. While the brothers did not dispute their father’s culpability in their op-ed (“Scholars mostly agree,” they wrote, “that Julius was a spy”), they made a case that their mother, though likely aware of Julius’ activities, was not an active conspirator. The Rosenbergs were arrested in the summer of 1950 on charges of passing along atomic-bomb secrets to the Soviet Union. The case against Ethel Rosenberg was weak from the start: Historians believe she was largely a prosecutorial pawn used to put pressure on her husband. Damning testimony during the 1951 trial, however, came from David Greenglass, her brother. Greenglass was an army machinist and committed communist, who claimed his sister had been present at meetings in which he shared nuclear intelligence with Julius Rosenberg and that she typed up the notes. Later in life, when tracked down by a journalist, he admitted to lying on the witness stand to protect his wife, Ruth Greenglass, whom many suspect was actually the typist. David Greenglass, who served 10 years in prison for his role in the conspiracy, died last October at age 92. In their Times op-ed, the Meeropol brothers cited the release of Greenglass’ grand jury testimony last month, six decades after it was given, in which he did not mention his sister’s involvement. They also pointed to KGB records of communication with the Rosenbergs and noted that while Julius had a code name, “Liberal,” Ethel did not. They argued this means she was not considered a spy by the Russians and are now asking the U.S. government to reach the same conclusion. “Our mother was not a spy,” they wrote in the Times. “The government held her life hostage to coerce our father to talk, and when that failed, it extracted false statements to secure her wrongful execution.” The Rosenbergs’ sons were 10 and 6 years old respectively when orphaned. They were later adopted by Abel and Anne Meeropol and have made it a lifelong mission to shed light on their parents’ case. Michael Meeropol, now a professor of economics, edited “The Rosenberg Letters,” a compilation of the prison correspondence between his parents. Robert Meeropol founded the Rosenberg Fund for Children, which supports children of “targeted activists” and wrote “An Execution in the Family,” a memoir of his experience. They co-authored “We Are Your Sons,” about their turbulent childhood and political awakening, all of which has led to yesterday’s formal appeal. “It is never too late to correct an egregious injustice,” they wrote. “We call on the government to formally exonerate Ethel Rosenberg.” Read more: http://forward.com/news/breaking-news/318967/ethel-rosenbergs-sons-plead-for-pardon-for-mom/#ixzz3ioZ0fSaq

We the people, believe Dc Martin is right for the most beloved / feared iconic role of Freddy Krueger.

To encourage Maryland Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin to vote FOR the Iran nuclear deal. Maryland Jews want to make it clear that while some powerful Jewish organizations may oppose the deal, most American Jews support it.

There’s a saying in the business world that when your public relations firm becomes your public relations problem, you’re in trouble. That’s why Edelman, the largest PR company in the world, is scrambling after making headlines when four senior executives resigned over its climate change positions. By seizing this moment to pressure Edelman and other PR firms to take a stand against Big Oil, we can send a message to politicians and business leaders that working with fossil fuel companies is no longer acceptable.

EQT has been to our door in the middle of the night to try to get us to sign a lease. Fracking mines are popping up on Tappan road, Rock Union road, Holt road, and U.S. Route 250, and now they want to build one in my backyard! Mike Dean was extremely pushy and even insinuated I could be sued as a "hold out customer " and my land be taken away from me. I will fight any way I can to send those frackers running. I lived in what used to be a beautiful community called Hickory Hills on Rock Union road Fairmont, WV and now the horses' hay isn't edible. None of the neighbors tomato or plants are even producing anything yet, and it's August 14, 2015. I find dead frogs and snakes often and my dogs won't drink the water that comes from the tap. There is a fracking mine directly behind Mountain View Water Association on Route 50/250 junction. It's time to ban fracking now.

I currently suffer from Ulcerative Colitis and having traveled to places like Colorado and Washington, have been able to legally treat my disease with medical marijuana, edibles, and oils. It was amazing to have something that is natural provide more relief from my symptoms, than the 30 plus prescribed medications that I take every day. Please allow us to have access to our medicine and to use cannabis as responsible adults.

With the presence of gun violence in the city of Akron, Ohio, it is apparent that the community take control of our neighborhoods! It's time to come together and take an aggressive approach to help heal the city of senseless violence. This is a direct call to action, asking folks to put down the guns and protect our village. Stop The Violence Akron Movement, along with various coalitions throughout the city, launched our #DONTSHOOT365 Campaign on August 9, 2015. We are demanding that our Chief of Police support our initiative by sponsoring a city wide Gun Buy Back Program. Akron, your support is needed!

"Raise Your Flag America" inspires all Americans to support LOVE for a GREATER America for all. It shows our pride in the American Flag, as one Nation under God. Be a VOICE to "Raise Your Flag America" It's Time To Start The Healing. A war WON many years ago on the battlefield gave everyone (American) the right to freedom and the right to pursue happiness under the symbol of the victory of our American Flag. Let's let America be remembered once more for a VICTORY where its people stood up for good! Yes, more than just a nation who upheld slavery, bigotry, and bondage, let it be remembered for being a nation that covered its sin in love and forgiveness, strengthened itself with acts of selfless love and kindness towards one another and healed itself with unity for peace and love for all. On this day, let us raise our flags from the rooftops, cars, trucks, skateboards, bikes, homes, job windows, with co-workers, friends, family, loved ones on our clothes as we rock our Red, White & Blue, and unify for love and healing. Sign now! Since the terrible shootings at Columbine our Nation has seen more and more senseless shootings, murders and violence against our fellow Americans like Columbine, 911, shootings in Aurora CO, Littleton CO, Chicago, South Carolina, the New York Boston Marathon bombings and many more acts of violence against people of color in Ferguson, Baltimore Riots, New York and Florida because Black Lives Do Matter; because All Lives Matter. It is time we as a Nation must take a stand against this violence and inspire change through unity, love and peace. Let our "voice" be heard and become one as we stand up together to say, "No more" to violence against our children, our families, our loved ones and our fellow brothers and sisters in America. A Nation divided is not strong! I see the future for a GREATER America, don't you? Join me now in this movement for love and healing! Sign now! Also, please join me and support my new Kickstarter Campaign coming soon, "A Strong Wall Against Violence" which will allow me to record my inspirational anthem in a full music studio version and produce an impacting, important, powerful and moving music video that will tell the story and include all Americans from the East Coast to the West Coast. Music heals. "Love is the Key to humanity remaining free for you and me" (Excerpt from my upcoming anthem. ASCAP/@gloryrishing2Him) Listen with your heart and spirit and join the movement now! Sign my petition. Thank you!

"If the county wants to make money while people are dying and medically compromised they should just come out and say it." Dr. Philip Fagan Jr., Emergency Department Director at LA Good Samaritan Hospital (LA Times Article 8/8/15) We the undersigned believe that Raves should be banned from taking place in Los Angeles County, especially on land that is owned and/or partially owned by Los Angeles County. The Rave held on August 1 and 2, 2015 at FAIRPLEX, in Pomona, resulted in at least two tragic deaths. Also at least 49 rave attendees were transported by ambulance to Emergency Rooms in several different hospitals in Los Angeles County. Many of these ended up in intensive care. Raves should also be banned as they cause numerous problems to residents who live in areas surrounding the FAIRPLEX. Since the last Rave at the Fairplex (August 1 & 2, 2015), physicians and Emergency Room Personnel have gone on the record against Raves, based on what they witnessed. According to an August 8, 2015 article in the LA Times written by Rong-Gong Lin II and Richard Winton, since 2006 there have been at least 20 drug related deaths from Raves. Almost half of those have been in southern California. Many doctors agree no matter how many precautions are taken by event organizers or emergency planners, they are not working and Raves should end. Here are statements made by Emergency Room Doctors and Nurses regarding first-hand experience with Raves according to the 8/8/15 LA Times article: Dr. Bradford Hardesty witnessed "quite a few who came in with drug-induced seizures. Some couldn't answer questions because they were so drugged. Some extremely aggressive patients had to be placed under constant care and under heavy sedation." Dr. Brian Johnston, Chairman of Emergency Medicine Department at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles: From Raves, teens have come into his ER suffering from heart attacks. "You just don't see that from other events. This is a different animal. When they were doing them in the Coliseum, they had so many casualties that they hired their own ambulances to wait. They know what's going on." Laurie Sepke- ER Nurse at Pomona Valley Medical Center; " You have heat, you have a lot of energy drinks, alcohol, drugs that induce euphoria but also increase temperature and heart rate and blood pressure." Dr. Kenneth Nakamoto- ER Physician at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center; "Ravegoers get so agitated and confused that they can't be controlled.... And we ended up having to admit several to the intensive care unit....it really creates a dangerous situation." Dr. Marc Futernick, Emergency Services Medical Director at Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles; "There's something about these events that leads to this rampant drug abuse....and young adults are really getting hurt and paying the price." Speaking of his experience with ravegoers he notes "These were patients that were just really ill. Altered. Comatose. Requiring ventilatory support. Temperatures I've never seen with infections, only with this kind of drug abuse....there's no other way to describe it other than it will melt your organs and do damage to your organs to the point you will die." Dr. Philip Fagan Jr., Emergency Department Director at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles: "If the county wants to make money while people are dying and medically compromised they should just come out and say it." In addition, many who live near Rave venues such as Fairplex in Pomona where the two day August Rave was held, experienced multiple problems such as: • Hours of nightmare traffic and air pollution from the miles of cars trying to enter and/or leave the area for the event; • Rave lights shows shining directly into residents’ homes; • Noise pollution including loud announcements, 65,000 people screaming, and hours of bass reverberation • Emergency vehicles and sirens in constant operation; • Scores of inebriated/stoned rave attendees invading quiet neighborhoods; • Rave attendees parking numerous cars on residential areas blocking streets and driveways; • Helicopters loudly circling above homes for hours day and night. • Personal property vandalized and many families consciously kept children indoors so as to not expose them to the unruly crowds that were disrespectful and irresponsible (like driving at top speeds through alleys, driving on the wrong side of the street or urinating on resident lawns) Please join us in banning Raves in Los Angeles County. It will help save lives and keep our communities peaceful and positive.

Because the MoveOn administration is either not willing to support the majority will of the MoveOn community, or has a hidden agenda to support another candidate besides Bernie Sanders, that they are not publicly acknowledging. We cannot afford to let obstructionist members of the MoveOn staff subvert the will of the MoveOn community as a whole. MoveOn is either an organization for the community as a WHOLE, or it is sham.