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Thank You!

Elisa Batista — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:43:38 -0400

Many thanks to those of you who pre-ordered environmental activist Van Jones's new book, The Green Collar Economy. It debuted on the New York Times bestseller list, making Jones the first African-American with a book about the environment to achieve this feat. Thanks all!

"Surprise Best-Seller ‘Green Collar Economy’

More On Our Broken Healthcare System

Elisa Batista — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:31:28 -0400

Cross-posted at MotherTalkers.com.

Here is yet another anecdote about our broken healthcare system.

My father's company is asking all workers to take a blood test for cholesterol, prostate cancer and other illnesses. If the employees are not healthy, the company plans to force them on a diet or raise their health insurance rates by $1,500.

"Is that even legal?" I asked him.

Austin Get Together?

Elisa Batista — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:42:21 -0400

I will be hosting a moms caucus at the progressive Netroots Nation Convention in Austin, Texas this Thursday.

The meeting will take place at a family-friendly restaurant so everyone -- including those not registered for the conference -- are free to attend. I hope to see as many of you there:

When: Thursday, July 17
Time: 1:30 p.m.

What Are The Politicos Doing About Toy Safety?

Elisa Batista — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:14:40 -0500

Cross-posted at MotherTalkers.

There has been much hoopla surrounding toys recalled for safety reasons. But are the legislators and industry actually doing something about it? Parents magazine recently released a full report: