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Today on "Corporations and Democracy" radio, hosts Annie Esposito and Steve Scalmanini will discuss the new book "Our Nation at Risk: Election Integrity as a National Security Issue" with co-editor Karen J. Greenberg, Director of the Center on National Security at Fordham Law. The book examines how the lack of stability and integrity of the electoral process has become a threat to national security Tune in at 7 p.m. Pacific on KZYX & Z, at 90.7, 91.5, and 88.3 FM in Mendocino County, CA, or listen live at www.kzyx.org.

"Methane comes from the drilling and processing of oil, gas and coal, with a boom in fracking causing a rash of new gas projects this century. The gas is also emitted from livestock, primarily through the burps of cows, and increased animal agriculture, as well as to a lesser degree expanding rice production, has contributed....Meanwhile, rising global heat is causing the faster decomposition of organic matter in wetlands, thereby releasing more methane."

Global methane emissions rising at fastest rate in decades, scientists warn Researchers call for immediate action to reduce methane emissions and avert dangerous escalation in climate crisis

A reminder that the politicians who operate at "the extreme centre" are not going to imagine and implement the changes that we need and want.

The Country of the Rust Belt and the Broken Road: The Thirtieth Newsletter (2024) From the 1941 ‘American century’ to Trump’s ‘American carnage’, the US has shifted from a post-WW2 boom to decline, facing political divides, economic crisis, poverty, and social decay.

Recordings of the latest editions of "Corporations and Democracy" radio are up on our website. Check out "The High Cost of Misconduct: Corporate Penalties Reach the Trillion-Dollar Mark," "The Courts v. Working People," and "How is Democracy Doing Four Months Before the Election."

Corporations and Democracy Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mendocino County's historic Measure H, the initiative campaign that prohibits growing of genetically modified organisms in the County. Joining hosts Annie Esposito...

Today on Corporations & Democracy radio, Annie and Steve look at "The Courts v. Working People," with Molly Coleman, executive director, People's Parity Project, and "How Is Democracy Doing Four Months before the Election?" with Jessica Corbett of Common Dreams. Tune in or listen online! The program airs at 7pm Pacific on public radio station KZYX & Z, 90.7, 91.5, and 88.3 FM in Mendocino County, CA, and streams at www.kzyx.org.

Here's a better idea: pass the People Over Pentagon Act and cut the military budget. Is your rep a co-sponsor? Probably not. (The list is here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1134/cosponsors). Let your member of Congress know you want them to sign on to this bill. They won't even consider it without hearing from constituents. More here: https://www.thealliancefordemocracy.org/blog/sponsors-needed-the-people-over-the-pentagon-act-of-2023

Events in DC: "No to Nato, Yes to Peace." Attend in person or follow events as they're livestreamed. Please also read, sign, and share statements by No to Nato Yes to Peace and Global Women for Peace United Against NATO.

We've also linked to our most recent peace-focused issues of our journal, Justice Rising, and to the text of a talk on militarism and democracy by our co-chair, David Delk.

DC events July 6 and 7 say "No to Nato, Yes to Peace" Attend or watch the Counter-Summit on July 6 and learn more about the history and harms of NATO on its 75th anniversary. A rally on July 7 is planned. Read, share, and sign statements, and read and share Alliance media on militarism and peacebuilding.

Coming up on Saturday, June 15.

Gaza and Ukraine to WWIII: The NATO Problem - World BEYOND War This webinar is free and open to the public. Participants all need to register on this page.

Tonight on "Corporations and Democracy" radio, Annie Esposito and Steve Scalmanini will discuss the importance of research in campaigns involving corporations – and how to do that research, with Rob Galbraith, Lead Researcher for 'Little Sis' – the opposite of 'Big Brother.' Tune in at 7 p.m. Pacific on KZYX & Z, at 90.7, 91.5, and 88.3 FM in Mendocino County, CA, or listen live at www.kzyx.org.

A message from We the People Massachusetts--I think we have some followers in the Bay State! If you're an Auchincloss or Clark constituent please take action.

Are you a constituent of Rep. Katherine Clark or Rep. Jake Auchincloss? Please contact them and request that they join the 7 Massachusetts congressional delegation members who are already co-sponsoring HJR 54, the We The People Amendment.

For progress on every issue we need a democracy, and not government of, by, and for a tiny minority of huge corporations and billionaires.

Check out our alert to Clark constituents: https://wethepeoplemass.salsalabs.org/2024-may-ask-clark-cosponsor_copy1
And our alert to Auchincloss constituents: https://wethepeoplemass.salsalabs.org/2024-apr-ask-auchloss-cosponsor

H.R.5566, the Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization (TERM) Act of 2023, has been introduced for a second time by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), with 28 co-sponsors and the support of more than 50 advocacy groups. It's about time!

More than 50 advocacy groups join push for bill limiting Supreme Court terms More than 50 advocacy organizations fighting for a variety of issues are endorsing legislation that would enact term limits for Supreme Court judges. The group of 56 organizations announced their …

On the Thursday, 3/21 edition of "Corporations and Democracy" radio, Annie Esposito and Steve Scalmanini will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the passage of Mendocino County’s historic Measure H, the initiative campaign that prohibits growing of genetically modified organisms in the County. Guests will be Els Cooperrider, Doug Mosel, Jonathan Frey, and special guest Assistant Professor Ignacio Chapela from UC Berkeley, who will update listeners on the state of GMO technology. Listen live starting at 7 p.m. Pacific Time on KZYX & Z, 90.7, 91.5, and 88.3 FM in Mendocino County, CA, or stream online at

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What are the public safety and access issues with AT&T's proposed discontinuation of landline service in California? Find out on the most recent "Corporations and Democracy," with guests Matt Kendall, Mendocino Co Sheriff, and Loretta Lynch, former president, CA PUC.

Corporations and Democracy ​Annie and Steve discuss "Will the Public Utilities Commission Allow AT&T to Abandon Land Lines in California," with Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall and Loretta Lynch, former president of the...

David Delk and Joan Horton of Alliance for Democracy - Portland (OR) and Oregon Honest Elections put in many hours reviewing initiative petitions for a ballot question on establishing effective limits on campaign contributions in Oregon. The question will be on the November 2024 ballot if the signature drive is successful.

Today on "Corporations & Democracy" radio, Annie and Steve discuss "Will the Public Utilities Commission allow AT&T to Abandon Land Lines in California" with Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall and Loretta Lynch, former PUC President. Tune in at 7pm on KZYX & Z, 90.7, 91.5, and 88.3 FM in Mendocino County, CA, or listen live at www.kzyx.org.

The Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight--the closest it's ever been to zero--time to ban nuclear weapons! Alliance co-chair Nancy Price writes about the history of the clock, and the International Committee to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in the latest issue of "Justice Rising: Grassroots Solutions to Corporate Power."

Doomsday Clock Headed Toward Zero: Time to Take Action Establishing Global Peace On January 24, 2023, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced they had moved the hands of the Doomsday Clock from 100 to 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been by...

You can listen to last week's edition of "Corporations and Democracy" radio at our website. Steve Scalmanini and Annie Esposito welcomed Norman Solomon and Grant F. Smith for a discussion of "The Israel Lobby Versus The Innocents of Gaza." Norman Solomon is Executive Director of the Institute for Public Accuracy and author of “War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine," and Grant F. Smith is Director of the Institute for Research: Middle Eastern Policy and author of “How Israel Made AIPAC: The Most Harmful Foreign Influence Operation in America.” http://www.thealliancefordemocracy.org/corporations-and-democracy.html

• 🚨 UPDATE 🚨 On Friday, January 26, a federal court in Oakland will hear a lawsuit charging President Biden, Secretary Blinken, and Secretary Austin with complicity in Israel’s genocide. The case aims to halt U.S. support for this crisis.

The court proceedings kick off at 9:00 a.m. at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (14th and Clay St., Oakland). Seating is limited, so arrive early.

Afterward, there will be a rally at 12pm 📢 Bring children’s shoes for the altar outside the Federal Building.

ASL will be available for the 12 PM rally.

For any questions, feel free to contact [email protected]

Sounds like a great program--today 1/19 on GrassRoot Ohio Radio Friday, January 19, 5pm ET at 91.9 FM in Columbus or online at WGRN.org, and on Sunday, January 21, 2pm ET @ 92.7/98.3FM, and streaming at WCRSFM.org.

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"Let’s Talk about this huge Glowing Sign that says “Lake Erie has the Right to Exist, Flourish and Naturally Evolve” in Red, Green, Blue and Yellow Neon."

Tune in to GrassRoot Ohio Radio Friday, January 19, 5pm ET @ 91.9FM Columbus, streams at WGRN.org and on Sunday, January 21, 2pm ET @ 92.7/98.3FM, streams at WCRSFM.org

Carolyn Harding with visual artist/activist Andrea Bowers and Lauren Leving, curator at Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art, or commonly called moCa.

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On "Corporations and Democracy" radio tonight, Steve Scalmanini and Annie Esposito will discuss "The Israel Lobby Versus The Innocents of Gaza," with Norman Solomon, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Accuracy and author of “War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine," and Grant F. Smith, Director of the Institute for Research: Middle Eastern Policy and author of “How Israel Made AIPAC: The Most Harmful Foreign Influence Operation in America.” Listen live at 7 p.m. Pacific time on KZYX & Z, 90.7, 91.5, and 88.3 FM in Mendocino County, CA, or stream live at kzyx.org.

Our latest alert focuses on this week's International Court of Justice hearing on South Africa's charge that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide. The hearing will take place Thursday and Friday in The Hague. We have also joined more than 1,050 organizations in signing the "Organizational Sign-on Letter Calling on States to Support South Africa's Genocide Convention Case Against Israel at the International Court of Justice.” There is a link to the letter and case information in the alert.

South Africa's case for genocide in Gaza The country's case against Israel to be heard in The Hague this week.

The social solidarity economy takes best practices and transforms them to serve the common good--"the perfect model for moving from our war economy to a peace economy, where cooperation replaces competition, and solidarity replaces militarism." From an article by Jim Tarbell, in the latest issue of our journal, Justice Rising.

Establishing a Global Economy & Culture of Peace The social solidarity economy takes the best practices of our present system and transforms them to serve the welfare of the community. by Jim Tarbell An economy and culture of peace must be built on...

From the article: "When people and corporations have rights and nature does not, nature frequently loses, as evidenced by the continuing deterioration of the environment. Rights of nature may help to prevent this one-sided outcome.”

Could 2024 be the year nature rights enter the political mainstream? Movement is growing to give legal rights and political representation to nonhuman animals, species and places

In this edition of "Corporations and Democracy" radio, Annie and Steve talk with Jessica Corbett, staff writer and senior editor for Common Dreams. The topic: "How Did Democracy Do in 2023 and What to Expect in 2024." http://www.thealliancefordemocracy.org/corporations-and-democracy.html

The theme of our latest "Justice Rising" journal is "Establishing Peace in a World Without War." Check out this article on countering war propaganda with critical medial literacy, written by Project Censored associate director Andy Lee Roth.

Countering War Propaganda With Critical Media Literacy Download a .pdf of this article here . For those committed to building a movement for peace, critical media literacy provides tools to counter war propaganda masquerading as news. By Andy Lee Roth...

Tonight on "Corporations and Democracy" radio, hosts Annie Esposito and Steve Scalmanini will discuss "How Did Democracy Do in 2023 and What to Expect in 2024," with Jessica Corbett, staff writer and senior editor for Common Dreams. Tune in starting at 7 p.m. Pacific Time on KZYX & Z, 90.7, 91.5, and 88.3 FM in Mendocino County CA, or listen online at kzyx.org.

The Alliance for Democracy (www.thealliancefordemocracy.org) works to reduce the power of corporations and the super wealthy to influence policy at all levels of government. Our mission: to create true democracy, to end corporate domination of politics, economics, and media, and to build a just and sustainable society for nature and all people.

This Giving Tuesday you can help as we work to end the military-industrial complex, protect our democracy and environment from corporate attacks and harmful pollution, and to enact much needed federal legislation to move from a war economy to a peace economy to meet the needs of people and the planet.

Please donate to the Alliance for Democracy here: http://www.thealliancefordemocracy.org/join.html and become a member at the same time.