Washoe/Reno Green

Resources for Greens & THE~GREEN~AT~HEART in Reno, Washoe County, NV

FOR THE GREEN~AT~HEART.

THE GREEN PARTY

The Green Party.
It's Time.


Most people are Greens no matter how they are registered. We must be thinking along the lines the party laid out 25 years ago!
Check our Ten Key Values of the Green Party and see if you don't agree that this party not only clearly states but acts on the issues that are most critical to Americans today.

For example:

  • No Green would ever have authorized the assault on Iraq.
  • Same-sex, partner MARRIAGE has been part of our platform for over a decade.
  • We have been pushing the green energy revolution for 25 years.
Take Our Quiz and see!

And if you like what you are hearing, you'll love our Green Party Platform. An astonishing document that—sadly—is way ahead of its time.

Green Party of Nevada
PO BOX 11152
RENO NV  89510-1152

But political views aside, if you are interested in fresh local food, community gardens, resources on how to trim your carbon footprint, lively discussion of ideas (there is no end to them) and exclusive interviews with those on the forefront of a brave new world right here in NoNV, this site is for you: THE~GREEN~AT~HEART.


OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS

Washoe Green's Profile
Washoe Green's Facebook profile
Create Your Badge

Also Green Party of Nevada on Facebook
MySpace
Twitter


Supports Civil Marriage

Craig Bergland for US House: NV CD2!

Local Green Candidates Vote For Craig Bergland

Members

  • Barbara Greene
  • Amy Domestico
  • Paul Lenart
  • Ben
  • John "Hai" Knapp
  • Judith Saum
  • Madeline
  • Erik Holland
  • John Kulik
  • Katie Knott
  • Dean Austin
  • elaine
  • Rebecca Hale
  • Rosemary
  • Charley Blewett
  • betsy
  • Matt Jimenez
  • Robyn
  • Dennis Flack
  • Marilyn McDonald

gREeNO

LOCAL RECYCLING RESOURCES [pdf]. As noted in posts on this site, cardboard is not recycled curbside!



Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful 2008-09 Recycling Guide


Washoe County Proposed Projects under stimulus plan [pdf].


CITY OF RENOWhat's happening in Reno to make it a greener city? Practical Resources for Living Green in the City of Reno.



Call when you see smoking vehicles. Don't let people get away with not maintaining their autos. Buses, commercial trucks and newer cars especially!



Alternative Transportation Club and Electric Auto Assoc of NV










UNR
Academy for the Environment, established in 2004, is an interdisciplinary institute at the University of Nevada, Reno, whose mission is to develop, enhance and coordinate environmental teaching, research and service at the University of Nevada, Reno.








WaCo Air Quality Management Division

WaCo Citizen Advisory Boards Get involved locally.




UNR




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GARDENING

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Reno Headlines from our local About.commer, Standley White

Get Thee to The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor.Photo courtesy Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival The 37th season of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival features performances at Sand Harbor on the eastern shore of...

Wordless Wednesday

Artown... Celtic ForestPhoto © Stan White More Reno / Tahoe Wordless Wednesday blogs... More Wordless Wednesday blogs around the Web... Follow me on Twitter....

Hot Air, Cold Water

Swimming beach at Sparks Marina Park.Photo © Stan White When the heat comes on, people naturally head for the water, bringing the throngs out to play and cool off in the...

Eat a Burger, Help The Food Bank of Northern Nevada

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers promotion for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.Photo courtesy Food Bank of Northern Nevada Here's a way to enjoy a tasty meal and help our less fortunate...

RTC ACCESS Taxi Service and Taxi Bucks Program Changes

RTC ACCESS, the paratransit service operated by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), has made some changes to its services, taking effect on July 1. Reno Sparks Cab will become the provider...

I80 Travel Troubles

I80 in the Truckee River Canyon, west of Reno, NevadaPhoto © Stan White Getting over the hill on Interstate 80 is a chore in the best of times. This summer, however,...

Reno Aces Sold Out on 4th of July

Reno Aces playing in their home ballpark, Reno, NevadaPhoto © Stan White Lots of people around here are thinking that nothing goes better together than the 4th of July and baseball....

Take a Hike in the Huffaker Hills

Huffaker Hills hikers, south Reno, Nevada.Photo © Stan White This little known spot is my favorite place for an easy hike in the Reno area. The Huffaker Hills Trailhead happens to...

4th of July Fireworks and Fun

Spectacular fireworks for Reno / Tahoe 4th of July.Photo © Stan White The 2009 4th of July weekend will be full of fireworks and fun all around Reno, Sparks, and Lake...

Wordless Wednesday

Aerial firefighting...Photo © Stan White More Reno / Tahoe Wordless Wednesday blogs... More Wordless Wednesday blogs around the Web... Follow me on Twitter....

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NATIONAL HEALTHCARE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING


Please sign Senator Bernie Sanders' petition to Congress for National Medicare for all.

Tue, 02.Jun.2009 | 10:10:14AM. From Democracy Now! Baucus to Meet with Single-Payer Advocates After months of protests, Democratic Sen. Max Baucus has agreed to meet with a delegation of leading single-payer national health plan advocates on Wednesday [3 Jun]. Baucus chairs the Senate Finance Committee and plays a key role in the debate over reforming the healthcare system. He has repeatedly said a single-payer system is off the table and has iced out single-payer advocates from committee hearings.


Reno Virtual Rally! Now through 1 June. See the calendar page for details. Questions? Check the resources below for information.

Green Party Endorses May 30th actions.

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy


May 6th: Doctors, Activists Confront Senate Panel for Ignoring Single-Payer Healthcare



Chrysler Bailout. National Healthcare
Takes you to the Democracy Now! site. Click video to watch.

Bernie Sanders calls for grassroots movement for National Healthcare
Ed Schultz calls for Dems who don't vote for National Healthcare to be voted out.
Now that Republicans are on the run, it's time to go after corrupt Democrats who are in the pocket of big business, like the ones who said they would filibuster with Reps over National Healthcare: they are doing that because they get money from big pharma and insurance companies, proving they are not members of the so-called, "Party of the People."

Groups

Notes

End the Occupation of Afghanistan.

Continue

Created by Billy May 23, 2009 at 8:05am. Last updated by Billy May 23.

Notes Home

Welcome! To view all notes, click here. Continue

Created by Billy May 23, 2009 at 8:04am. Last updated by Billy May 23.

Gardening Events?

Looking for all those great gardening events we used to have in our comprehensive eco and mind friendly calendar?

They're at mastergardeners.info.

Blog Posts

elaine

Invitation to Grow

Life is moving fast for all of us, and so, this is a "Code Pink" . . .

On Friday, 10 July 2009, we are hosting an "Activate Your Inner Activist" day and open house at the Sahara West Library, located at 9400 W. Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas!

I invite ANY Green Party people who want to help grow the Green Party in Las Vegas to come and join us and represent for the Green Party. I will be busy organizing the event, so I cannot represent the Green Party but I would LOVE to present it to Las Vegas' S… Continue

Posted by elaine on June 28, 2009 at 11:53am

David Sanders

Personal Insight on Why We Need Universal Healthcare Reform!

Recently, I was laid up in St. Mary's Hospital for two weeks. Since I receive disability, I had Medicare Part A to cover most of the hospital bill, and the people there were quite explicit in telling me not to even worry about the rest of the hospital bill.

At least I was fortunate to have the Part A coverage. Many people can't even get that much, as there are way too many people with no insurance at all. Even those with insurance will too often have their claims denied, especially after someth… Continue

Posted by David Sanders on June 27, 2009 at 10:20am

Paul Lenart

People to People Solidarity with Iran; Revolution, Yes; US Intervention, No!

IWW-Reno will show support for Iranian Labor as part of international actions called by four major union federations and endorsed by the major Iranian unions who will be holding a general strike Friday June 26th.
Reno's solidarity event will be held at the intersection of McCarran and S. Virginia (near Chili's Grill and Bar) at 5 p.m. 'til we run out of energy or the rush hour traffic disappears. All lovers of peace, justice, and liberty are invited; no supporters of imperialist mi… Continue

Posted by Paul Lenart on June 22, 2009 at 9:06pm

Billy

Iraq Veterans v. the wars.

Posted by Billy on June 9, 2009 at 11:45am

Billy

ONWARD FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Neither decision today in CA or NV was unexpected. More work to do. Spread the word that gay marriage is OK. Click it:

Posted by Billy on May 26, 2009 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Billy

Letter to Gibbons: Sign Domestic Partners Bill

Dear Governor Gibbons,

The Green Party is on the rise in Nevada. Copious more people voted Green Party in the last election than are registered.

The national Green Party platform has called for domestic partner marriage for over a decade.

As Co-Chair of the Green Party of Nevada I can speak for all of our members when I say we wholly support SB283 and are proud that our state is taking… Continue

Posted by Billy on May 24, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Ursi

Ask President Obama to end the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and not to fire Lt. Dan Choi

Courage Campaign



Lt. Dan Choi, from Orange County, California, is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and an Iraq War veteran. Last March he went on Rachel Maddow's show and spoke three truthful words: "I am gay."

As a result Lt. Choi received a letter from the Army on April 23 discharging him for violating the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. He told Rachel Maddow the letter was "a slap in the… Continue

Posted by Ursi on May 18, 2009 at 6:17pm

Billy

H1N1


CDC Swine Flu page, or follow cdcflu.

WaCo updates.
NV updates.
Flu wiki.Continue

Posted by Billy on May 1, 2009 at 12:00pm

Billy

Big surprise: US lead global arms trading up 20% during recent Bush-Cheney.

World arms trade up 20% in five years, says peace research group
Richard Norton-Taylor
The Guardian, Monday 27 April 2009

The arms trade has expanded by more than 20% worldwide in the past five… Continue

Posted by Billy on April 29, 2009 at 10:30pm

Billy

The "NAFTA Flu"

The “NAFTA Flu”: Critics Say Swine Flu Has Roots in Forcing Poor Countries to Accept Western Agribusiness

As the US reports its first known death from the global swine flu, the World Health Organization has raised its pandemic threat level… Continue

Posted by Billy on April 29, 2009 at 9:30pm

Latest Activity

Barbara Greene added an event
Transition Town Informational Talk at Inside West Street Market, near Se7en Tea House
July 19, 2009 from 10am to 11pm
I will be giving an introductory talk on Transitional Town Initiatives at the West Street Market, inside, near the Se7en Tea House at 10am July 19th. Everyone is welcome to come!
14 hours ago
Greetings all, Transition Reno or even smaller neighborhoods within Reno is really the scale that makes sense to me. Community is right! Its about re-building our communities. I will be giving a public talk on Transition on Sunday, July 19th at 10...
21 hours ago
Barbara Greene joined Billy's group
It all starts off when a small collection of motivated individuals within a community come together with a shared concern: how can our community respond to the challenges, and opportunities, of Peak Oil and Climate Change?
22 hours ago
Barbara Greene is now a member of Washoe/Reno Green
22 hours ago
Sabrina is attending Billy's event
September 20, 2009 all day
Coincides with the UN International Day of Peace. Area organizations are invited to the park to recruit volunteers, educate the community about their work, and get people connected. This year the fair will be September 20th. Peace begins at home...
on Tuesday
Stunningly gorgeous! Like Billy, I wonder if this is a mosaic?
on Tuesday
Dave Baker added a discussion to the group FOOD + Gardening
"The Future of Food" documentary is now available for viewing on hulu.com. DESCRIPTION: The Future of Food offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for ...
July 2
elaine added an event
Activate Your Inner Activist at Sahara West Public Library
July 10, 2009 from 10am to 3pm
Friday, July 10, 2009 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sahara West Public Library Las Vegas, NV As a part of the Code Pink's "GROUND THE DRONES" weekend of activity (7/10-7/13), join us Friday, July 10, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. "Activate Your In...
June 28
elaine added a blog post
Life is moving fast for all of us, and so, this is a "Code Pink" . . . On Friday, 10 July 2009, we are hosting an "Activate Your Inner Activist" day and open house at the Sahara West Library, located at 9400 W. Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas! I invi...
June 28
David Sanders added a blog post
Recently, I was laid up in St. Mary's Hospital for two weeks. Since I receive disability, I had Medicare Part A to cover most of the hospital bill, and the people there were quite explicit in telling me not to even worry about the rest of the hosp...
June 27
Many people who call themselves Libertarians can be very Green (and vice versa). However, it's clear that Ron Paul is a strict Libertarian, and that he remains fundamentally opposed to a large percentage of the planks in the GP platform.
June 27
Paul Lenart added a blog post
IWW-Reno will show support for Iranian Labor as part of international actions called by four major union federations and endorsed by the major Iranian unions who will be holding a general strike Friday June 26th. Reno's solidarity event will be he...
June 22
IWW-Reno will show support for Iranian Labor as part of international actions called by four major union federations and endorsed by the major Iranian unions who will be holding a general strike Friday June 26th. Reno's solidarity event will be he...
June 22
Paul Lenart added a discussion
Re: worldwide action day June 26: demand justice for Iranian workers Events have moved quickly since I posted this before the Iranian Election. Friday was the Day of Solidarity requested by the four labor confederations in the callout below. Ben...
June 22
Sabrina added an event
Summer Solstice Shebang at River School
June 20, 2009 from 4pm to 7pm
Summer Solstice Shebang Starting at 4 p.m., bring a tasty potluck dish to share along with your favorite instrument and/or dance shoes. Festivities include salsa hour, face painting, yoga, music and jam session/drum circle. Free (donations accep...
June 20
Sabrina updated an event
Solarstice 2009 at West Street Market
June 21, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
ANNOUNCING SOLARSTICE 2009, A FUNDRAISER FOR BLACK ROCK SOLAR AND THE PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT! Black Rock Solar, the City of Reno, and the West Street Market present Solarstice 2009. This is a great opportunity to connect with friends and...
June 20
Gorgeously Green and The Gorgeously Green Diet- How to Live Lean and Green. Join us for some great conversation and an exciting announcement! http://budurl.com/emptynesters617
June 17
Sorry folks, some of my pics are sideways, and I don't know how to correct that. Craig
June 11
Craig Bergland added a discussion to the group FOOD + Gardening
Round Foot Gardening While visitiing nurseries last week, I noticed a lot of those cute little square foot garden planters on display. Cute. I think they were each 9 or 12 or 16 square feet, with cute little strings separating the wilderness, and...
June 11
Amy Domestico added an event
Greenpod Living at http://budurl.com/Greenhomes
June 9, 2009 from 8pm to 9pm
Ann Raab and the Greenpod Development Team discuss their Built Green practices and designs that aim to make green living homes affordable, functional, and beautiful. http://budurl.com/Greenhomes
June 9

Forum

Amy Domestico

Lets talk recycling!

Lets talk Recycling and what makes it work! http://budurl.com/watercooler624

Started by Amy Domestico in Paper Jun 25.

Paul Lenart

Solidarity with Iran's Workers 1 Reply

Re: worldwide action day June 26: demand justice for Iranian workers Events have moved quickly since I posted this before the Iranian Election. Friday was the Day of Solidarity requested by the f...

Started by Paul Lenart in Uncategorized. Last reply by Paul Lenart Jun 23.

David Sanders

Going Green on a Limited Budget

I noticed that many of the options posted for "going green" require a monetary investment of some sort that is simply beyond the income of many people. In addition, a lot of people live in rentals,...

Tagged: conservation, budget

Started by David Sanders in Uncategorized May 26.

David Sanders

Ron Paul ??? 2 Replies

I have heard some proposals among some GP members that we should consider approaching Pon Paul, whose candidacy drew a sizeable amount of grassroots support. However, anyone who examines his actual...

Tagged: Paul, Ron

Started by David Sanders in Uncategorized. Last reply by David Sanders Jun 27.

John "Hai" Knapp

Needing Health Insurance and Having a Mild Disability 1 Reply

I have uploaded an essay that I wrote as a promise to Healthcare-Now that I would use my mild disability, Asperger's Syndrome, which is a type of autism; to help put a human face on the healthcare ...

Tagged: Affordable+healthcare, singer, songwriter, Aspergers+Syndrome, HR676

Started by John "Hai" Knapp in Uncategorized. Last reply by David Sanders May 26.

John "Hai" Knapp

Why I Believe Christians Should Call For Healthcare Reforms

I have attached an essay, "Why I Believe Christians Should Call For Healthcare Reforms." Please don't be afraid of the word 'Christian'; it is for any reader, not just Christians. I tried to target...

Tagged: singer, songwriter, Christian, Affordable+healthcare, Aspergers+Syndrome

Started by John "Hai" Knapp in Uncategorized May 24.

Ursi

Bill meant to improve treatment of chained dogs -LV Sun

LVSun By Cy Ryan Sat, May 16, 2009 (3:20 p.m.) Sun Coverage Archive of Sun politics stories CARSON CITY – Dog owners will have to be more careful in how they treat their pets in the future. The A...

Tagged: Legislature, Nevada, dogs, pets

Started by Ursi in Paper May 18.

Katie Knott

TogetherGreen Volunteer Day!

Hey Everyone - Thought you might be interested in this great event coming to Swan Lake, NV on Friday May 1st... Looking for the perfect way to roll up your sleeves and volunteer this Earth Day? T...

Started by Katie Knott in Paper Apr 21.

Billy

SUSTAINABILITY - Green lifestyle tips and tricks. 5 Replies

Tips and tricks on things you can do from the simple to the radical.

Tagged: lifestyle, Green Living, sustainable

Started by Billy in Paper. Last reply by Amy Domestico Jun 17.

Billy

Programming this site. 12 Replies

I've added a few CSS classes to the site anyone can take advantage of. Classes Text "big" = 130% larger font in green and bold weighted. "ital" = italic or emphasis rendering "b" = bold weighted ...

Tagged: HTML, markup, sheets, style, CSS

Started by Billy in Paper. Last reply by David Sanders Mar 26.

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TreeHugger

The Dutch Master Bike (Super Duper Limited Edition) by Core77

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A Picture is Worth...Recessionista's DIY Chanel Bag

Photo credit: Jak and Jil The economic caldera we're still digging ourselves up from under has put a whole new spin on the definition of "luxury." (This fall's New York Fashion Week will be an eye-opener for sure.) With...

President Obama, Please Live Up to Your Climate Change Rhetoric & Truly Lead!

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Greenpeace's Mount Rushmore Stunt from Behind the Scenes (Video)

Yesterday we saw the short-lived hubbub about Greenpeace draping an Obama poster over Mount Rushmore in order to call attention to Climate Activism by the G8. They've followed up with this video that shows the behind the scenes view...

Alguita's Journey to the Center of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

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UN Secretary General Rebukes G8 Nations for Weak Climate Change Commitments

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Tsuru, Yamanashi (Japan) Finding Off-Grid Solutions To Solve Their Energy Needs

Photo: New Energy Foundation Small towns and communities all over the world are looking for solutions to their energy needs. Going off-grid is not just a choice for individuals, the way it sometimes seems here at Treehugger. No, you...

Improved Solar Power Dish with Stirling Engine Made by Car Parts Suppliers

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In Defense of the Cow: How Eating Meat Could Help Slow Climate Change

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MSM Enviro News

"Cash for Clunkers" wins over U.S. drivers, dealers

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Having driven the equivalent of six smoke-belching laps of the planet, Tony Metzler figured his aging Chevrolet Blazer SUV would not make a good trade for a new car. Until now that is.

Obama sees G8 climate progress, U.N. says not enough

L'AQUILA, Italy (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday the world had made "important strides" toward arresting climate change by agreeing to limit warming, but U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon said it was simply not enough.

Obama's drive for climate change bill delayed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's push for quick action by Congress on climate change legislation suffered a setback on Thursday when the U.S. Senate committee leading the drive delayed work on the bill until September.

Nature can't take unrestrained economic growth: Prince Charles

LONDON (Reuters) - The quest for unlimited economic growth is unsustainable and could bankrupt the environment through climate change and depleted natural resources, Britain's Prince Charles said Wednesday.

Utah coal plant scuttled, 100th in U.S. since 2002

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Intermountain Power Agency said on Thursday it will not continue efforts to seek an air permit for a third 900-megawatt coal-fired power unit at its plant in Utah.

Major economies to agree 2 degrees climate goal: Merkel

L'AQUILA, Italy (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday the world's major economies would reach a deal to limit global warming to no more than 2 degrees Celsius.

Australian town, state government ban bottled water

CANBERRA (Reuters) - An Australian town has banned bottled water, claiming to be the first in the country to revert to the tap for the sake of the environment and prompting the nation's largest state government to stop buying bottled water.

Poachers pushing rhinos to extinction: nature groups

GENEVA (Reuters) - Poachers seeking horn for traditional medicines are driving once thriving populations of rhinos in Africa and Asia toward extinction, global nature protection groups said Thursday.

Climate change could boost U.S. dengue fever cases

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Climate change could push dengue fever into all corners of the United States, as the mosquitoes that can carry the traditionally tropical virus survive warmer U.S. winters, researchers said on Wednesday.

Stimulus cash to boost $400 billion water market: panel

LONDON (Reuters) - Economic stimulus cash flowing into the water sector will make this nascent $400 billion market an attractive alternative to traditional equity markets, a panel of water market experts said on Wednesday.
 
 

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Democracy Now!

Obama's War: Thousands of Marines Battle in Helmand in Major U.S. Offensive

In Afghanistan, a powerful truck bomb killed at least 25 people today, including up to 16 schoolchildren, in a province just south of Kabul. The latest bloodshed coincided with a major American military offensive in Helmand province in the south. US forces last week launched what’s being described as the largest Marine offensive since the Vietnam War. Some 4,000 Marines and hundreds of Afghan troops are targeting areas in the Helmand River Valley to wrest it from Taliban control. We go to Kabul to speak with Wall Street Journal journalist, Anand Gopal.

Stella D'Oro Workers End 11-Month Strike After NLRB Victory, But Owner Threatens to Close Factory

More than than 130 workers at the Stella D’Oro Biscuit Company in the Bronx have ended an 11-month strike. The employees walked off the job last August after company officials tried to force them to accept a 20% pay cut, elimination of sick days and overtime and other cutbacks. The workers returned to their jobs a week after the National Labor Relations Board ordered the company to reinstate and pay back wages to the striking workers. The company's owner – the Connecticut-based private equity fund Brynwood Partners - is now threatening to close the factory within 90 days.[includes rush transcript]

Report From Urumqi: Thousands of Chinese Troops Enter City Torn by Ethnic Clashes

Thousands of Chinese troops have flooded into the regional capital of the country's western-most Xinjiang province following bloody clashes between the city's Han Chinese and Uighur populations. Four days after the violence that left at least 150 dead and over a thousand injured, reports indicate an unsteady calm has returned to the city of Urumqi. We go to Urumqi to speak with Al Jazeera English correspondent Melissa Chan.[includes rush transcript]

In Rare U.S. Broadcast, Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya Discusses Coup, Costa Rica Talks, U.S. Role and More

Talks between the ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and the leaders of last week's military coup begin today in Costa Rica. Shortly before leaving Washington DC for Costa Rica, Zelaya sat down with us for a rare U.S. television interview. He discusses how military coup forces forced him out, the upcoming talks in Costa Rica, his domestic policies in Honduras, the role of the United States and more.[includes rush transcript]

Headlines for July 9, 2009

U.S. Drones Kill 45 in Pakistan, 50 Killed in Iraq Bombings, 25 Die in Afghan Bombings, Mullen Foresees "Long Relationship" With Afghanistan, U.S. Awards Lucrative 5-Year Military Contracts in Afghanistan, G8 Fails to Agree on Emissions Cuts, Greenpeace Activists Hang Banner on Mt. Rushmore, Zelaya Calls for Coup Regime's Departure, Honduran Coup Foreign Minister Calls Obama "Little Black Man", Chinese Troops Threaten Uighurs in Xinjiang, Panetta Admits CIA Has "Misled" Congress, Obama Threatens Intelligence Bill Veto to Prevent Widening Briefings, Massachusetts Challenges Federal Gay Marriage Ban, Whistleblower Calls Firing Political Retaliation, 2 Black Prisoners Jailed Under Torture-Linked Chicago Police Commander Freed, Charges Dropped Against 4 Members of "San Francisco 8"

Fmr. Congressmember Cynthia McKinney Back in U.S. After Being Detained and Deported from Israel

Former Congressmember Cynthia McKinney arrived back in the United States Tuesday following her deportation from Israel. McKinney was one of 21 activists seized by the Israeli military in international waters last week as they tried to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. We speak with McKiney and with filmmaker Adam Shapiro who was detained and deported as well.[includes rush transcript]

Declassified Docs Implicate Indonesian President Yudhoyono in Coverup of 2002 Murders of American Teachers in West Papua

In Indonesia, exit polls show incumbent president Yudhoyono, has a clear lead in the country's second direct presidential election since the fall of the Suharto dictatorship over a decade ago. Newly declassified documents implicate Yudhoyono in the cover-up of the Indonesian military's role in the 2002 murders of two Americans and an Indonesian in West Papua. We speak a Papuan human rights activist who worked with the Indonesian police and FBI to investigate the murders. She now lives in exile in Australia and in a Democracy Now! exclusive is speaking out on the investigations for the first time. We also speak with cultural anthropologist, Eben Kirksey, and with John Miller of the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network.

World Leaders, Protesters Gather in Italy for G-8; Global Financial Crisis & Climate Change Top Agenda

President Obama arrived in Italy from Moscow this morning where leaders from eight of the world's richest nations are gathering in the town of L'Aquila, for the annual Group of Eight summit. The three-day meeting is expected see high-level talks on the global economic crisis, climate change, food security and Iran. Protesters are also gathering for the G-8. We speak with Loretta Napoleoni, author of "Rogue Economics: Capitalism’s New Reality." [includes rush transcript]

Headlines for July 8, 2009

Costa Rica to Broker Talks Between Ousted Honduran President and Coup Regime, Thousands of Chinese Forces Enter Restive City, 36 Arrested at G8 Protest, Gitmo Prisoners Could Remain Incarcerated Even If Found Innocent, Admin Officials Give Diverging Stance on Admissibility of Coerced Testimony, Obama Rejects Biden Comments on Backing Israeli Attack, Nobel Laureates Call for Release of Iranian Prisoners, Ahmadinejad Hails Iranian Elections, Franken Joins U.S. Senate, Co-Sponsors EFCA, Obama Defends Commitment to Public Health Option, Health Industry Wins Concessions in Health Care Reform Deals, South Carolina GOP Censures Sanford, D.C. Gay Marriage Measure Takes Effect, U.S. Mulls Regulation of Speculative Oil, Gas Trading, Study: Despite Federal Aid, Banks Ignoring Struggling Homeowners, Gonzalez to Teach at Texas Tech, Rove Deposed in Attorney Probe, Churchill Denied Bid to Return to University of Colorado, FBI Joins Probe of Iman Death in Vandalized Home, Attacker Tried for Racial Remark Kills Egyptian Accuser in German Court, Michael Jackson Honored at L.A. Memorial

Vietnam War Architect Robert McNamara Dies at 93: A Look at His Legacy With Howard Zinn, Marilyn Young & Jonathan Schell

Former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara has died at the age of 93. McNamara was one of the key architects of the Vietnam war, which killed at least three million Vietnamese, around one million Cambodians and Laotians, and 58,000 American soldiers. We take a look at McNamara's legacy with two pre-eminent historians: Howard Zinn and Marilyn Young. We also speak with Jonathan Schell, who covered Vietnam as a reporter in 1967 and met with McNamara in a secret Pentagon meeting.[includes rush transcript]

Mosaic - LinkTV's News from the Middle East

Selling Confidence in Iraq

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: July 1, 2009) Iraq celebrates the withdrawal of American troops from cities and villages. More than 250 people were killed in bombings over the past 10 days. Will the "enemies of Iraq" succeed in igniting sectarian violence? And will democracy survive in Iraq?
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Iran's Uprising: Food for Thought

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: June 26, 2009) The Iranian revolution stunned the world in 1979. Now the Arab ruling class stands by as history repeats itself. Why are Arab leaders keeping quiet about the crisis in Tehran? And is there a double standard in media coverage?
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It Ain't Over Till the Ayatollah Says So

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: June 19, 2009) Iran's Election commands the world's attention. The Supreme Leader warns against demonstrations. Has he given the green light for a crackdown on street protests?
And will the opposition survive?
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Saudi Arabia: A Player in Middle East Elections

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: June 12, 2009) Saudi Arabia shifts its focus from Lebanon to Iran. Mousavi finds support from Saudi-run media outlets. Will the monarchy influence these elections too?

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Lebanese TV Confuses Voters

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: May 29, 2009) There is no country in the Middle East as fragmented and full of contradictions as Lebanon, yet it is perhaps the most pluralistic society in the Arab world. With a few days left before the parliamentary election due to be held on June 7th, Lebanese emotions have been running high. At stake are 128 parliamentary seats. Competing parties have been fighting for them more fiercely on satellite television networks than in the crowded streets of Beirut.

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Ahmadinejad: Ballots and Missiles

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: May 22, 2009) Iran successfully tests a new missile. The competition in the Iranian presidential election heats up. Why are Ahmadinejad's challengers complaining? And who will Iran elect as president in June?

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Jerusalem: The Pope in Search of Christians

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: May 15, 2009) Pope Benedict XVI prays for peace in the Holy Land but his trip was mired with controversy. Why are Muslims and Jews upset with the Holy See? And what does the future hold for Palestinian Christians living in Jerusalem?
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Mousawa: An Alternative to a Two-State Solution

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: May 8, 2009) For the past 10 years, the "Two-State Solution" has been the mantra of the United States, and of most countries involved in bringing a lasting peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. But now, Netanyahu is calling for what he says is a fresh approach to peace with the Palestinians. Is the "Two-State Solution" dead?
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The New Terror in the Middle East: Swine

(May 1, 2009) Swine flu hysteria has hit the Middle East. In Lebanon and neighboring countries, Arabs are being told to dispense with their traditional peck-on-the-cheek greeting to avoid contracting swine flu. The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt calls the pandemic more serious than a hydrogen bomb. The United Arab Emirates bans the import of pork products as a precautionary measure and several supermarkets in the sheikhdom yank them off the shelves.
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Pakistan: Who's to Blame?

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: April 24, 2009) Pakistan is on a precipice. The Swat Valley, once called the Switzerland of Pakistan for its great natural beauty, is now the Taliban's battle ground for Islamic fundamentalism where harsh Islamic (shari'a) law is imposed on the population and fully sanctioned by the Pakistani government. In recent days, armed Taliban fighters have set up checkpoints and occupied mosques in the Buner region just 60 miles from Islamabad, declaring Islamic law before retreating after striking a deal with the government.

Will Pakistan eventually fall to the Taliban?
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Daniel Rosen, RIP


1949-2009
My friend, I am shocked that you are gone. And so quickly. I will try to use your passing to impress onto my own life the importance reaching out in this world while we still can. I will put extra energy into my efforts to try to help make this a little better place. And I will try to pass on some of that joy of life you exuded that was such a comfort. I have seldom met a man who was more kindly than you. We are diminished in your absence. It's a damned good thing we're all eternal beings, because I look forward to seeing you again.
Your friend, Craig Bergland

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