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• Hodgepodge of activists protest G-8
The farmers — mostly elderly Japanese fanning themselves in a Sapporo park — were followed by protesters focused on a wide array of issues: genetically modified food, debt forgiveness for poor nations, nuclear weapons and nuclear power, pacifism ...
• The Man Behind The Super Bowl Bringing The Show To Tampa
He fully understands the issues and the challenges," said Dick Beard, chairman of the Tampa Bay host committee. Work consumes Sigmon's life. He occupies an office on the ground floor of Raymond James Stadium filled with souvenirs and mementos from ...
• McCain’s health plan looks beyond employers
A poll of employer-insured voters conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that nearly two-thirds thought it would be harder to find a plan that matches their needs and handle administrative issues if they were buying insurance on their own.
• G-8 leaders face demands on climate, oil
The summit also coincides with demanding foreign policy issues such as the effort to strip North Korea of its nuclear weapons, mounting international pressure on Iran to stop its uranium enrichment program, and the threat of U.N.
• City of Portland issues 3,000 tickets for missing plates
The City of Portland is giving its red light camera program a boost by cracking down on missing license plates. The surprise comes over who's writing the tickets and how many tickets have been written. Portland’s parking enforcement officers -- not ...

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» American for Cures Foundation - Organization formed to advance the field of stem cell research and regenerative medicine, and to educate the public about its potential and progress. List of member organizations, past and future forums, donation, and contact information. [Formerly, Alliance for Stem Cell Research]
» California Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League - Organization promoting reproductive choices. Includes state legislation news, voters guides, newsletter and online contributions.
» California Community Technology Policy Group - Advocates for community technology programs in California.
» California Institute for Rural Studies - Does research into sustainable agriculture, farmworker safety, and immigrant welfare.
» California Pro-Life Council - A non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian grassroots organization dedicated to the cessation of the perceived need for abortion, euthanasia and infanticide by working within the law to change the law and changing public opinion through education.
» California Reinvestment Committee - Coalition of over 200 organizations that advocates increased access to credit on behalf of California's low-income communities.
» Californians Against Assisted Suicide - Opposing legislation that would legalize physician-assisted suicide.
» Californians Against Waste - Background and history of this organization, recycling and composting information, news releases and related legislation.
» Californians For Ferret Legalization - Downloadable poster and petition, news on legalization efforts, information on the issues, and contact details.
» Californians for GE-Free Agriculture - Provides education and resources in support of the rights of farmers and communities to evaluate and address the environmental, human health, and economic risks of genetic engineering in agriculture.
» Californians for Population Stabilization - Promotes policies and programs designed to stabilize the population at a level to preserve a good quality of life for all Californians. Covers issues, news and how to join.
» Community Technology Foundation of California - Grantmaking institution dedicated to collaborative efforts towards bridging the "digital divide" to all Californians. Background, projects, resources and grant information.
» Cover California's Kids Coalition - Supports state legislation to provide health insurance for all children in California. [English, Spanish]
» Ferrets Anonymous - Supports ferret legalization in California. Advice on ferret care in a state where they are illegal, contact information, description of events, and news.
» Partnership for Immigrant Leadership and Action - Provides training programs and get out the vote efforts for immigrants.
» PreventViolence.org - "California spends six times more to incarcerate a youth than it does to educate one."
» Three Strikes and You're Out - Supports California's Three Strikes sentencing law previously enacted by a vote of the people of the State of California.
» TURN: The Utilities Reform Network - Consumer advocacy organization that represents the small customers of California's utilities. History, issues, and press releases.
» We the People - Membership organization dedicated to political reform and social justice, through study, citizen action and local organizing.