The Justice Factory

Grassroots Support for the Employee Free Choice Act Grows

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:00:00 +0000

All over America, workers and folks who believe in workers’ rights and economic fairness are stepping up to counter corporate America’s increasingly desperate efforts to maintain their destructive...

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New Website "Organizers for America": Community Organizer Job Bank

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:57:00 +0000

Organizers for America is a free service to community organizations, unions and allied groups seeking to hire community organizers and related positions. Employers can list jobs, internships and...

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Funding Community Organizing

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:03:00 +0000

Funding Community Organizing Social Change through Civic Participation Grantmakers who fund community organizing say it’s the best option when you want to promote civic engagement and support...

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The Spencerian

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:44:00 +0000

Hit up my buddy Ben Kirby's blog, The Spencerian, for outstanding political commentary. Ben and I also had a blast debating about the Fairness Doctrine at the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club this week. ...

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A Vulture Retires

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:32:00 +0000

I'm a hopeless gadget-freak. Any kind of electronic or computer-related toy seduces me with its wizardry and potential for endless, mindless, exploration. So last Sunday I was driving through Vero...

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"The power of the people united through community organizing"

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:10:00 +0000

Good morning COMM-ORG, It is a rare opportunity to bear witness to the power of community organizing. Seldom in this country's history have we seen the craft reach the heights of its potential--the...

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noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:26:00 +0000

Hope Won.

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America Will Change

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:23:00 +0000

As the days count down to November 4 I find myself becoming more and more aware that we as Americans are approaching a profound change. No matter what happens in the presidential election, America...

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Invite Us Back to the Table

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:54:00 +0000

As our national leaders attempt to find solutions to the financial crisis one thing is becoming very clear. Middle-class and poor Americans have fallen farther and farther behind in the last 20 to 30...

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A Crisis in the Economy?

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:17:00 +0000

Societal behavior is based on human behavior. Human behavior is based on human instinct. Economics is no exception. Greed, lust, and fear are the engines of commerce. Unregulated commerce results in...

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noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:59:00 +0000

"Every fight for social reform since colonial times -- including battles to abolish slavery, promote workers' rights, fix up slum housing, strengthen civil rights, clean up the environment, expand...

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An Open Letter from Joe

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:41:00 +0000

To: Senator Barack H. Obama, Democrat Candidate for President of the United States Dear Senator Obama, I’ve wanted to write to you for some time but I wasn’t sure where to begin. I’ve been...

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An Open Letter from Joe

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:09:00 +0000

To: Henry Paulson and Ben Bernanke Re: My Application for a Financial Bailout, 2nd Notice Dear Mr. Paulson and Mr. Bernanke, Reference is made to my previous letter to you dated Thursday, September...

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An Open Letter from Joe

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:33:00 +0000

To: Governor Sarah Palin, Republican nominee for Vice-President of the United States of America Dear Governor Palin, I like you, and I'm glad that you exploded on the scene. You seem like a really...

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An Open Letter from Joe

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:19:00 +0000

To: Henry Paulson and Ben Bernanke Re: Application for Bailout Dear Mr. Paulson and Mr. Bernanke, This is to apply for a financial bailout, like you recently granted to AIG, Fannie Mae, and...

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In Memorium

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:31:00 +0000

As someone who has spent many years working for interfaith peace and reconciliation I was deeply saddened today to learn of the passing of a great and brave American religious leader, The Honorable...

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From One Organizer to Another…

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:47:00 +0000

An Open Letter to my Brother Organizer, Barack: Hey Barack, Does it seem to you that a lot of your supporters are beginning to get crazy? Does it seem to you that a lot of Democrats are freaking out...

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Well he did it, then he did it again, then he did it again...

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:00:00 +0000

After Irish golfer, Padraig Harrington, won the British Open AGAIN last month, then he went on to win the PGA Championship last week, making him the winner in three of the last six major...

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The Employee Free Choice Act

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:04:00 +0000

Published at www.americanrightsatwork.org/ June 26, 2008 A growing, bipartisan coalition of policymakers supports the Employee Free Choice Act, proposed legislation that would ensure that workers...

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Organizer in Chief?

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:09:00 +0000

Will Obama Inspire a New Generation of Organizers? By Peter Dreier This article originally appeared in Dissent Magazine. Americans are used to voting for presidential candidates with backgrounds...

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Real Change Happens Offline

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:19:00 +0000

Real Change Happens Offline Blogged with the Flock Browser By Sally Kohn Today's American young people feel a deep connection to people in Tibet and Darfur, want to hold corporations accountable...

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Reflections: Community Organizing from bethquick.com

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:39:00 +0000

Friday, June 06, 2008 Reflections: Community Organizing Author: Elizabeth This week, I attended a gathering of representatives from area congregations who are having conversations about community...

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Two Speeches on Race

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:47:00 +0000

The New York Review of BooksMay 1, 2008 http://www.nybooks.com/articles/21290?email Two Speeches on Race By Garry Wills Two men, two speeches. The men, both lawyers, both from...

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Tech Company Illegally Fires Cal Poly Student Workers for Unionizing : LA IMC

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:03:00 +0000

Pomona, Calif - After being subjected an unannounced pay cut from $10/hr to $8/hr, Cal Poly student marketing representatives Austin Garrido and Sarah Doolittle were fired by their employer,...

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Project Vote Smart - American Government, Elections, Candidates and Voting

noreply@blogger.com (Jim Barrens) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:07:00 +0000

Worried about Your Future? War...Economy...Healthcare...Education...The Environment We Should Be! Candidates who abuse us, cannot lead us Bring the Truth to Light Use Project Vote Smart to get the...

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