Latest Action Alerts
ActionAlert: Protect Families from Deportation
Sunday, November 1, 2009 - 15:00
Immigrants are being deported for crimes, but this is not stopping terrorism. It is, however, breaking up families. The group Families for Freedom wants you to support the Child Citizen Protection Act. The act would allow immigration judges to consider the impact on children before deporting their parents. Go to Families for Freedom for ways you can get involved.
Elder Justice Coalition
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 10:09
Senior citizens are abused more often than you think. The Elder Justice Coalition wants to stop this from happening. They are pushing for the passage of the Elder Justice Act. Call your members of Congress and find out where they stand on elder abuse. For more ways to get involved: http://elderjusticenow.org/take-action/urge-congress-to-pass-the-elder-j.... 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,...
Action Alert: United Farm Workers
Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 05:34
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. Call 1-877-378-8669 (1-FSTV-NOW) or pledge securely online at...
CIGNA Update
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 10:37
An update on the Sick For Profit campaign to create a NEW TAGLINE for health insurance giant CIGNA. Sick For Profit claims that CIGNA's current slogan -- "A Business of Caring" -- doesn't fit the company's actions. New tagline entries include "A Business of Caring LESS" and "CIGNA: Denying Care, One Patient at a Time." Cast your vote for CIGNA's new slogan at Sick For Profit (dot)com. The winning slogan will be sent to CIGNA executives. And if you appreciate the kind of television network that supports this kind of action, consider supporting Free Speech TV during our Fall Pledge Drive. Call 1-877-378-8669 (1-FSTV-NOW) or pledge securely online at...
Action Update: CIGNA
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 12:44
In this week's 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)
Greenpeace: Help Stop Global Warming
Monday, September 14, 2009 - 12:20
FSTV Action Update: Help Stop Global Warming. In this Action Update, environmentalists take on Big Oil. Greenpeace claims it has uncovered an oil industry plan to undermine U.S. climate legislation using corporate funded "astroturf" campaigns. They are calling for citizens to pressure elected representatives and urge them to support strong, science-based climate policy. Go to the Greenpeace website, www.greenpeace.org, to find out how you can get involved. http://freespeech.org/video/action-update-greenpeace
Single-Payer: Compare the Cost
Sunday, September 6, 2009 - 13:37
FSTV Action Update: Single-Payer: Compare the Cost. Public Citizen, a group founded by Ralph Nader, wants Congress to compare prices on Health Care Reform. They’re urging all Americans to pressure their representatives to order the Congressional Budget Office to compare the cost of Single Payer Health Care with other reform proposals. Public Citizen claims that Single-Payer is the only reform that will provide universal coverage and contain costs. Find out how you can contact your representative at www.citizen.org
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Expose How Health Insurance Industry Profits by Denying Care
Friday, August 28, 2009 - 09:05
Expose How Health Insurance Industry Profits by Denying Care
The American Academy of Family Physicians and Brave New Films have teamed up to launch the website http://sickforprofit.com. Their goal: use the internet to counter insurance industry efforts to kill health care reform. The campaign website is urging visitors to go online today to take action and win real health care reform for all Americans. Share the short video Sick for Profit with friends and help expose how the health insurance industry profits by denying care. For more information about how you can get involved in the campaign, go to...
South Korean Autoworkers Under Attack
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 10:37
Korean Auto Plant Occupation Faces Police Attack
As the attacks on workers mount, Ssangyong strikers are asking for you to take action. Organize a protest in front of your local South Korean embassy or delegation (find locations at http://www.dynamic-korea.com/consulate_service/information2.php). Take photos and send them to the Korean Metal Workers Union at inter@metal.nadong.org. If you’re not close to a delegation site, send protest letters to President Lee Myung-bak through the Consulate-General, 2320 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W....
Call Chipotle Today
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 10:32
Call Chipotle Today
Protesters at Food Inc. Since we first launched our campaign, more than 10,000 activists have urged Chipotle to stand up for exploited Florida farmworkers. People around the country have been calling on Chipotle to live up to its "food with integrity" promise -- and now they've taken their demands to the streets, protesting in front of film screenings sponsored by Chipotle.
Can you support the efforts of these demonstrators by making a quick toll-free call to Chipotle's corporate headquarters? Just follow these easy steps:
1. Call Chipotle toll-free at 1-888-899-0017.
2. Tell the person who picks up that you want Chipotle to live up to its "food with integrity" promise by...