RPM for America http://www.rpmforamerica.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:52:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 3 Important events 1st week of Sept. There are 3 exciting events this week. On Wed- 1. Join Move-on and meet outside of Rep. Manzullo's office and ask him to sign a pledge 2. Meet Sen. Durbin and Sen. Nominee Alexi 3. On Monday- Rockford Progressive Meetup and Rockford Peace and Justice will co-sponsor the Film “Fuel” ... http://www.rpmforamerica.com/?p=79 Combining forces this Sat for the Election I am passing this invitation on to the RPM group from our friend Crystal and encouraging you to attend an event this Sat. Let’s support and get out the word about our state and US Democratic candidates. This fall’s election is important and I am happy to see this ... http://www.rpmforamerica.com/?p=78 Attend the Movie “Fuel” Sept 13th Mark you calendar for the next RPM meeting on Monday Sept 13th. We are going to show the movie “Fuel” http://www.thefuelfilm.com/ (see below for details) It is a Sundance award winner and shows positive ways to deal with the energy crises. We will also have a petition for ... http://www.rpmforamerica.com/?p=77 Attend the 4th Annual Progressives Picnic Rockford Progressive Meetup will again be hosting the annual progressive picnic This will be the 4th year of the event and we hope you plan to be a part of it. Here are the details: 4th Annual Summer Progressive Picnic When: Monday July 12th 6 PM Where: Sinnissippi Park shelter (off ... http://www.rpmforamerica.com/?p=76 BP protest rally and other summer events Summer is in full swing. Hope you are enjoying our great weather. --Rough news about the BP oil gusher. See below about the local Move-on rally to protest BP Tuesday. --Reminder that RPM suspends our regular monthly meetings these 3 summer months. We are remaining active and ... http://www.rpmforamerica.com/?p=75 May Events 1.Our regular monthly RPM meeting is being combined with the great Move-on event next Tuesday, May 4th (see below) so there will be NO RPM meeting on the 2nd Monday of the month. 2. The Peace Vigil continues every Wed and the weather is very pleasant. That, combined with Michael’s ... http://www.rpmforamerica.com/?p=74 http://www.rpmforamerica.com/?p=73 RPM meeting Monday April 12th IL Budget and Its Impacts On Monday April 12th Rockford Progressive Meetup (RPM) will host an informational meeting about the Illinois Budget and its impacts. Guest speakers include university professors, social service providers and union leaders. Attendees will be updated on the current state of the Illinois budget, how it affects Illinois citizens and ... http://www.rpmforamerica.com/?p=72 Help pass healthcare reform Dear [Elected official] In a year without healthcare reform: 2.3 Million People lose insurance 930,000 People file for bankruptcy 45,000 People Die As Congress stalls, real people are hurting Our healthcare system is broken It’s time to finish healthcare reform Sincerely [name] Hi Progressives- Did this Move-on message attract your attention? To add your name to the virtual march click on ... http://www.rpmforamerica.com/?p=71 Feb. 8th RPM meeting & other Feb. events The Feb. RPM meeting will include a variety of topics, open to general discussion about the present state of politics and activists’ direction in our area. Bring your input and opinions. I recommend you look at a couple great items from the internet. The first is a Rolling ... http://www.rpmforamerica.com/?p=70