Inspirational and good news.
MoveOn.org has some excellent coverage of the 1,627 vigils which were held on Wed. to support Cindy “Peace Mom” Sheehan. People all over the United States gathered to show their support for Sheehan and mourn those who died in Iraq.
Undoubtedly her protest outside President Bush’s ranch has sparked much needed debate in the United States.
Just got an email about a site dedicated to people in Toronto doing good things. The Toronto Heroes blog covers everything from a man calling 911 to another person saving people from a fire.
The blog was “created to honour those who make the city a better place to live.” It also hopes to inspire others to do heroic things.
By far my favourtie post is the one on the guy trying to get Toronto to loosen up.
Thanks, Dave!
A group of recent graduates from York University have written a fun play about modern western civilization’s current obsessions. The writers of the play, The Way are concerned about the lack of social and environmental awareness in North America and warns us that this will come back to haunt us.
Obviously they want to change that; the play sends the message that people must become more aware of their surroundings.
For an in-depth review of the play check out my post on it at blogTO.com. The play is running this week in Toronto more information can be found at the SummerWorks Festival website.
rtMark has been around for awhile, so long that they are now 10 years old. rtMark specializes in challenging the capitalistic ideal through pranks and creative exploitation of the system already in place, like media hype.
Protesterâ„¢ is one of their latest offerings which provides a place for activists to convene and share their ideas/skills/experinces.
Check out the projects section to easily get involved.
Nineteen years ago Ugandan President Ypweri Museveni seized power in Uganda and imposed a single political party on the country. In a recent referendum which he endorsed other political parties can now exist freely, the first time since 1986.
Critics are arguing that this is to appease donors and solicit more money from donor nations. Regardless of the motives behind the move to permit more political parties this is a step for improvement for the people of Uganda.