http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:08:04 -0700 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:49:08 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d29-David-Letterman-Earths-latterday-champion?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner In case you haven’t been paying attention, fatherhood has lit a fire under David Letterman, and it’s fueled by the increased heat threatening the very existence of our planet. Since the November 2003 birth of his son, Harry, Letterman ... David Letterman global warming Ted Danson Al Gore Thomas Friedman James Hansen Jerry Lewis Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:49:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d29-David-Letterman-Earths-latterday-champion?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Preparing-for-2010-The-International-Year-of-Biodiversity?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner At this time of year, most of us are busy making resolutions, pondering the many ways we can improve our lives in the new year. The trouble is, most of us lose our determination to make the real changes by the time January is half gone, and by Feb... United Nations global warming Ban Ki-Moon 2010 International Year of Biodiversity biodiversity Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:38:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Preparing-for-2010-The-International-Year-of-Biodiversity?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d25-GOP-budget-paradox-yes-to-wars-no-to-health-care?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner In this Season of Peace and, supposedly, generosity, one can’t help equating the Republican Party with that mean-spirited old Grinch. Considering their history of voting for the policies that nearly destroyed the world economy and against an... Republicans peace insurance birth control war health care reform banks GOP child care death penalty Halliburton KBR Viagra Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:56:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d25-GOP-budget-paradox-yes-to-wars-no-to-health-care?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Goldman-and-Gonzalez-Will-justice-finally-prevail?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner As I compose this entry, people in at least two different countries remain on edge, waiting to see whether the Bianchi family finally cooperates with Brazilian and international law and delivers Sean Goldman into the custody of his father, David. ... Cuba Bill Clinton Brazil David Goldman Sean Goldman Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:12:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Goldman-and-Gonzalez-Will-justice-finally-prevail?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Big-AIPER-storage-locker-saleget-a-bargain-help-the-peace-people?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner Here’s your chance to find a bargain and help out a group of people who are working to build a peaceful society on the planet. After their recent move, the Arizona Institute for Peace Education and Research (AIPER) need to sell their old off... AIPER peace Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:03:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Big-AIPER-storage-locker-saleget-a-bargain-help-the-peace-people?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Back-with-new-vision-Part-III?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner First, the recap: In Part I of this series, I detailed my past problems with getting appropriate dental and vision care. And I was delighted to explain in Part II how improved insurance coverage allowed me to finally get my pretty new smile and ne... Liberal Catholic Church The World I Imagine insurance Lion's Pride Keep on Imagining Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:58:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Back-with-new-vision-Part-III?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Back-with-new-vision-Part-II?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner In Part I, I detailed problems I’ve had, especially in recent years, getting necessary vision and dental care. Finally, when most companies are cutting back on employee benefits, my salvation came. It began last fall, the traditional time of... health care dentists insurance health care reform eye doctors vision insurance dental insurance Desert Sky Dental Southwestern Eye Center Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:18:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Back-with-new-vision-Part-II?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Back-with-new-vision-Part-I?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner Yes, it has been a while since I’ve posted anything on this page. And I do have new vision, both literal and figurative. First, the literal: In August and September, after interminable months in which I actually feared I might lose my sight ... dentists insurance eye doctors vision insurance dental insurance Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:37:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Back-with-new-vision-Part-I?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Peace-101-What-is-the-proposed-US-Department-of-Peace-and-Nonviolence?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner Like others who support H.R. 808, I write about a world without poverty and war, where peace is the norm. (cover/The World I Imagine: A creative manual for ending poverty and building peace by Debbie Jordan) H.R. 808 is a legislative bill introd... The World I Imagine peace AZDOP Campaign Department of Peace Campaign The Peace Alliance military HR808 Dennis Kucinich poverty Dr. Benjamin Rush George Washington peace blog Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:28:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Peace-101-What-is-the-proposed-US-Department-of-Peace-and-Nonviolence?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d31-AZ-Department-of-Peace-Campaign-meeting-Wednesday-September-2?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner  (First, a personal note: I’ve recently been idle because I’m undergoing cataract surgeries--one down and the second scheduled for September 17. Since there’s an insurance experience attached to the story, I’ll write a bi... peace AZDOP Campaign Caitlin Flaherty The Casa Dr. Stephen Doering Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:43:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d31-AZ-Department-of-Peace-Campaign-meeting-Wednesday-September-2?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d15-United-Nations-101-How-can-I-keep-up-with-UNsponsored-dates-and-events?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner Logo of the UN General Assembly You’ve probably heard of World AIDS Day, but do you know on what day it’s observed? And what are some things being done to recognize the importance of dealing with this modern-day plague affecting so m... AIDS United Nations peace International Day of Peace World AIDS Day UN calendar of days-weeks-years-decades Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:30:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d15-United-Nations-101-How-can-I-keep-up-with-UNsponsored-dates-and-events?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d12-United-Nations-celebrates-International-Youth-Day-Wednesday-August-12-2009?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner Today, August 12, members of the United Nations recognize the importance of young people throughout the world. This year, they’re linking the observance with the topic of sustainability, which involves everything from fighting global warming to... health care United Nations The World I Imagine global warming education prison welfare unemployment economics taxes UN Calendar child care environment International Youth Day Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:42:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d12-United-Nations-celebrates-International-Youth-Day-Wednesday-August-12-2009?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d10-PFLAG-meetings-begin-in-Casa-Grande-Thursday-August-13?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner  Casa Grande's first PFLAG meeting will be held on August 13, 2009 at St. Michael and All Angels Liberal Catholic Cathedral, 545 E. Palm Park Blvd. Each meeting will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Parents, Famil... GLBT Casa Grande gay pride PFLAG Sally Jose gay rights St. Michael Barbara Bauman PFLAG Casa Grande Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:56:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d10-PFLAG-meetings-begin-in-Casa-Grande-Thursday-August-13?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Building-peace-Veterans-work-to-end-wars?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner The coffin of Britain's last World War I infantry veteran, Harry Patch, is carried away after his memorial service at Wells Cathedral in Wells, England, Thursday, August 6, 2009. As a mark of reconciliation, soldiers from Britain, Belgium, France, an... Obama Veterans For Peace AIPER veterans Iraq peace Afghanistan Eula Lee Harry Patch Kim Jong Il Laura Ling PTSD Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:21:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Building-peace-Veterans-work-to-end-wars?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d8-UN-marks-International-Day-of-the-Worlds-Indigenous-People-SundayMonday-August-910?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner U.N. Indigenous People logo. August 9 has been set aside by the United Nations to remember the special needs of various ethnic groups native to different regions of the earth. These are the people who often fall into the lowest economic levels o... United Nations Ban Ki-Moon indigenous people UN Calendar Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:35:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d8-UN-marks-International-Day-of-the-Worlds-Indigenous-People-SundayMonday-August-910?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Peace-101-What-peace-groups-are-active-in-Phoenix?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner  Since writing my book, The World I Imagine: A creative manual for ending poverty and building peace, I’ve collected information on various peace groups in southern Arizona. Despite being a "red" state, Arizona is home to a large... Veterans For Peace AIPER Valley Unitarian Universalist Church No More Deaths-Phoenix The World I Imagine veterans AZDOP Campaign The Peace Alliance HR808 The Casa United for Peace & Justice Tempe Friends Meeting Grandmothers For Peace teachers Women Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:21:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Peace-101-What-peace-groups-are-active-in-Phoenix?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Peace-101-What-peace-groups-are-active-in-Tucson?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner  Since writing my book, The World I Imagine: A creative manual for ending poverty and building peace, I’ve collected information on various peace groups in southern Arizona. Despite being a "red" state, Arizona is home to a large... CodePink The World I Imagine Dry River Collective No More Deaths-Tucson Tucson Peace Calendar Tucson Peace Center Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:21:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Peace-101-What-peace-groups-are-active-in-Tucson?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Peace-101-What-regional-peace-groups-are-active-in-Arizona?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner  Since writing my book, The World I Imagine: A creative manual for ending poverty and building peace, I’ve collected information on various peace groups in southern Arizona. Despite being a "red" state, Arizona is home to a large... The World I Imagine AAPJ United for Peace & Justice Tempe Friends Meeting Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:59:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Peace-101-What-regional-peace-groups-are-active-in-Arizona?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d4-AZ-Department-of-Peace-Campaign-meeting-Wednesday-August-5?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner  The following press release from Caitlin Flaherty provides details of the next meeting of the Arizona Department of Peace Campaign on Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the Brother Anthony Room of The CASA Franciscan Renewal Center (east end ... peace AZDOP Campaign Caitlin Flaherty The Casa Eileen Borris Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:13:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m8d4-AZ-Department-of-Peace-Campaign-meeting-Wednesday-August-5?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m7d29-LGBT-101-What-gayfriendly-support-is-there-in-Casa-Grande-and-Pinal-County-AZ?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner  The year 2009 marked the debut of several events and support groups designed to serve members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, as well as their loved ones. Currently, two active groups offer support to community members... March for Equality Christopher Hall Casa Grande gay pride PFLAG Sally Jose gay rights St. Michael Barbara Bauman Casa Grande Gay Day Central Arizona College Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:28:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1892-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m7d29-LGBT-101-What-gayfriendly-support-is-there-in-Casa-Grande-and-Pinal-County-AZ?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Progressive-Examiner