Action Updates

Talking Points Memo is reporting that big business is working to squash legislation that could save us from another financial crisis. The New Democratic Coalition, a caucus of pro-business Democrats, recently held secret meetings with current and former executives of JP Morgan/ Chase and Goldman Sachs. These are two of the largest firms that have accepted money from the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Public Citizen would like you to join in the call for true financial reform. For more information, click on the petition.

Code Pink's petition against what it's calling a HOPE-Less escalation of troops in Afghanistan, has gotten some traction. According to the organization's web site, the group has received a call from the White House confirming that it's getting too many e-mails from Code Pink supporters. The group's response: Keep the emails coming. To add your name to the electronic petition, click here.

The United Farm Workers Union is accusing Giumarra, the industry leader in table grape production, of unfair labor practices and sub-standard wages. They're circulating a petition in an effort to pressure Giumarra to treat its workers with dignity and respect. To learn more about the campaign, head over to the United Farm Workers' website (www.ufwaction.org). Free Speech TV is the only national network dedicated to exposing these kinds of abuses of power, and we can only do this with your support. Join us for our Fall Pledge Drive, through Oct. 25, right here on Channel 9415. For Free Speech TV, I'm Charles Thomas.

Action Update: The Sick-for-Profit campaign targets the health insurance company CIGNA. CIGNA's corporate tagline claims that they are (quote) A Business of Caring.  But SickForProfit disagrees. They're asking viewers to create an alternative slogan for CIGNA on their website, SickForProfit.com. The winning tagline will be sent to CIGNA executives. (Watch the complete video the campaign is circulating on the internet at sickforprofit.com)