I was able to attend a citizen lobby training this evening co-sponsored by the Utah Rivers Council and HEAL Utah. These trainings are a great way to see how the process works and how you can get involved. They take you through the legislative process and teach you the best ways to communicate with your legislator during the busy 45-day session.

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I've been noticing some promotion of these Sustainable Energy Bike Tours from the Portland Peace and Justice Center on various LJ communities I belong to. I love the idea of this tour which has such a great educational value to it. It reminds me a bit of Global Exchange (founded by Medea Benjamin) trips with a more environmental twist.

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I've been informed of an independent site related to all things Hillary called Just Hillary . My recent post about Hillary is linked on the front page of the site.

The editor of the site, Gregg Birnbaum, claims that it is "offering the latest news, analysis and commentary about Hillary. Favorable, critical and everything in between." A brief look ( Read more... )

I keep seeing more things that fit with my post from yesterday. This link is very appropriate: http://www.transformcolumbusday.org/