David Swanson Endorses Mary Pallant for Congress

David Swanson of AfterDowningStreet.org endorses Mary Pallant For Congress in her effort to unseat Elton Gallegly.
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Norman Solomon flying in to Support Mary Pallant for Congress

Fundraiser May 4th, 2008
Norman Solomon is a nationally syndicated colomnist, the author of “Made Love, Got War,” “War Made Easy,” and “Target Iraq.” A documentary based on “War Made Easy” was released in 2007 and narrated by Sean Penn.
Mary Pallant with Norman Solomon
Norman is traveling to the 24th to support Mary’s campaign.
Don’t miss this rare [...]

Are Peace and Impeachment Possible? By David Swanson in Ojai, CA

Went to hear David Swanson in Ojai, California this past Tuesday.  His remarks to the packed crowd were inspirational.  We cannot let up on the efforts for impeachment for both Cheney and Bush.  Cheney first.   The importance of impeachment to the future of our nation is too important.  We cannot allow the lawbreaking that has [...]

Could Gallegly’s 24th District Have Been Better Served?

Found an interesting website - NationalPriorites.org - where you can play with some numbers.
For instance, when comparing the tax cuts to the richest 10% for the year 2009, to the amount of money needed to hire music and art teachers for our students in public school, the figure is astounding:
IF instead of those tax cuts [...]

Mary Pallant Endorsed by PDA of Santa Monica for the 24th Congressional District Seat

Here is Mary Pallant’s responses to their candidate questionnaire:
House of Representatives, CD 24 California; election year 2008
Previous Political offices held or progressive credentials/experience:
-Elected delegate 41st AD 2005-07 and 2007-09
Chair 41st AD Democratic Alliance
Lead Organizer for PDA VC
Trustee for the Community Foundation of Oak Park
Chair, Ventura County Commission for Women
Host and Organizer for the Ventura County [...]

California’s 24th District has huge potential for change this election year

In this election year, California’s 24th district has big potential. For years we have been under the thumb of a George Bush rubber stamping Congressional Representative, Elton Gallegly, that has not served our interests.
While numerous public agencies and leaders have uncovered the ongoing lies of the Bush Administration, which has led us into an [...]

Iraq War - End the War Demonstrations Occurring Today - Attend in Thousand Oaks

This week marks the 5th Anniversary of the Iraq War. To mark this anniversary, many thousands of End the War demonstrations are happening throughout the U.S.
Today, Mary Pallant, Democratic Candidate for Congress, is hosting a demonstration in Thousand Oaks from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the intersection of Moorpark Blvd. and Thousand [...]

Mary Pallant Hosts Stop the Occupation Now - Nix The Sixth

In a MoveOn.org event in the Thousand Oaks area, Mary Pallant, Congressional candidate for the California 24th district, will host a peace vigil on the corner of Thousand Oaks and Moorpark Boulevards in Thousand Oaks, California.
The event will begin at 5:30 pm.
From the MoveOn.org site Mary Pallant writes:
“With thousands of anniversary actions scheduled around [...]

Ventura County Line Up for the June 3rd 2008 Primary

California 24th Congressional District:
Democratic Candidates:
Mary Pallant, Oak Park

Jill Martinez, Oxnard
Republican Candidates:
Elton Gallegly
Michael Tenenbaum
 
California 19th Senate District:
Democrat Candidate:
Hannah-Beth Jackson, Santa Barbara

Tony Strickland, Moorpark
 
California 37th Assembly District:
Democratic Candidates:
Ferial Masry, Newbury Park
David Hare, Camarillo

Republican Candidate:
Audra Strickland

Meet Mary Pallant - Democrat For Congress CA 24th District

Progressive Democrats of America will host an event to meet with Mary Pallant, Congressional candidate for CA-24.
Here is the information:
SHARI AND RICHARD FOOS, CINDY ASNER, MARGIE MURRAY, BRAD PARKER, and MARCY WINOGRAD Invite you to meet and support an exceptional candidate and friend:
MARY PALLANT
U.S. Congressional Candidate, CA-24
Also featuring LILA GARRETT,
Host of KPFK’s Connect the [...]