http://bravenewfilms.org/topics/volunteers 2008-11-20T06:51:21Z http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/61106-tpmtv-in-chicago-obama-campaign-illinois-phone-bank 2008-11-20T06:51:21Z tpmtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vWAp2f2_GKs&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vWAp2f2_GKs&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/61106-tpmtv-in-chicago-obama-campaign-illinois-phone-bank"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/75672" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>TPMtv checks out the Obama campaign's Illinois state phone bank</p> </div> <a href="/blog/61106-tpmtv-in-chicago-obama-campaign-illinois-phone-bank">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/59241-mccain-staffer-threatens-to-arrest-journalist-for-exposing-paid-volunteers 2008-12-01T20:52:53Z Veracifier <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1d98t2c2XZE&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1d98t2c2XZE&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/59241-mccain-staffer-threatens-to-arrest-journalist-for-exposing-paid-volunteers"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/72735" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p><p>If there&#39;s one thing both the McCain and Obama campaigns agree on it&#39;s that the election will be close in Florida. The McCain campaign says it has more volunteers than the Democrats and that ultimately gives them the edge. McCain&#39;s Central Florida Campaign Manger says ACORN and the Democrats have to rely on paid workers. </p><p>However, the McCain campaign is hiring paid workers who sometimes also call themselves volunteers. The UpTake&#39;s Sam Mayfield talked to a few of them... and that&#39;s when one McCain campaign worker decided you shouldn&#39;t see what is going on and threatened to have her arrested.</p><p>More at <a href="http://www.theuptake.org">www.theuptake.org</a>&nbsp; </p></p> </div> <a href="/blog/59241-mccain-staffer-threatens-to-arrest-journalist-for-exposing-paid-volunteers">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/57602-michigan-volunteer-vote-victory 2008-10-20T18:49:41Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4KdOiasp8KQ&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4KdOiasp8KQ&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/57602-michigan-volunteer-vote-victory"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/70235" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>On November 5th will you have done all that you could have to get Barack Obama elected the next president of the United States of America? Volunteer now, vote Tuesday, November 4th. Visit <a href="http://MI.BarackObama.com">MI.BarackObama.com</a> </p> </div> <a href="/blog/57602-michigan-volunteer-vote-victory">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/56191-mrsr-volunterr-bbq 2008-12-01T20:50:12Z freckldnred <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5vXih-_sKnY&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5vXih-_sKnY&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/56191-mrsr-volunterr-bbq"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/68351" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>This was at a Volunteer Appreciation BBQ at Tom Murrays home on American Lake. This clip is of his home, and some of the paople there. It was a really nice spread, many thanks to the MRSR and Tom Murray for such generosity.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/56191-mrsr-volunterr-bbq">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/50483-brushes-with-fame-volunteer-edition 2008-10-29T21:29:49Z TheUpTake <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kUUdnYQC-y4&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kUUdnYQC-y4&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/50483-brushes-with-fame-volunteer-edition"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/61307" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>More at <a href="http://www.theuptake.org.">www.theuptake.org.</a> Our very own Chuck Olsen interviews DNC volunteer Barbara, from Lincoln, NE, about how she landed her gig at the convention. Chuck polls her about her experiences throughout the day, including her brushes with fame and crafty protesters. These are highlights from Chuck Olsen's live streaming camera. Tune into theuptake.org to see the latest live clips!</p> </div> <a href="/blog/50483-brushes-with-fame-volunteer-edition">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/50477-brushes-with-fame-volunteer-edition 2008-10-30T21:29:48Z Veracifier <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/H_du56KQ8to&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/H_du56KQ8to&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/50477-brushes-with-fame-volunteer-edition"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/61301" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>More from <a href="http://www.theuptake.org.">www.theuptake.org.</a> Our very own Chuck Olsen interviews DNC volunteer Barbara, from Lincoln, NE, about how she landed her gig at the convention. Chuck polls her about her experiences throughout the day, including her brushes with fame and crafty protesters. These are highlights from Chuck Olsen's live streaming camera. Tune into theuptake.org to see the latest live clips!</p> </div> <a href="/blog/50477-brushes-with-fame-volunteer-edition">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49247-china-s-golden-army-of-olympic-volunteers-18-august-2008 2008-10-29T03:30:33Z aljazeera <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0pHwWL38tf0&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0pHwWL38tf0&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/49247-china-s-golden-army-of-olympic-volunteers-18-august-2008"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/59696" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>An army of volunteers has helped to ensure the smooth running of the Beijing games.</p> <p>Tens of thousands of senior citizens signed up to help foreign visitors move around in the Chinese capital for the duration of the Olympics.</p> <p>Al Jazeera's Casey Kaufman caught up with one 75-year-old volunteer.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/49247-china-s-golden-army-of-olympic-volunteers-18-august-2008">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/48061-a-troubled-district-1-cole-arts-and-sciences-academy 2008-10-29T15:30:35Z TheUpTake <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oaaL_l5_k_0&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oaaL_l5_k_0&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/48061-a-troubled-district-1-cole-arts-and-sciences-academy"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/57835" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Denver Public Schools (DPS) have been troubled on and off for several years. This year they closed several elementary schools, and are locked in argument with the teachers union. </p> <p>Two of the closed elementary schools, Wyman and Mitchell, will be merging into the old Cole Middle School building. It will become the Cole Arts and Sciences Academy, a pre K through 8 program. </p> <p>Back on June 28th, a coalition of volunteers from Metro Volunteers, Democrats Work (a Democratic service organization), and members of the schools future staff got together to make the building welcoming for younger and older students alike.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/48061-a-troubled-district-1-cole-arts-and-sciences-academy">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/46763-john-mccain-town-hall-meeting-07-22-08 2008-10-28T09:30:26Z IssueAlliance <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YMhLjjlB8Iw&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YMhLjjlB8Iw&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/46763-john-mccain-town-hall-meeting-07-22-08"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/55268" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>John McCain <br />Town Hall <br />Rochester, NH - 07/22/08</p> <p>TRANSCRIPT: <br />MCCAIN: "There's a phone, er, microphone. Call me? [laughter]</p> <p>QUESTIONER: [...] You are, without a doubt, a true American hero. Senator McCain, you are the man that we want as President of the United States. I'm going to give you a little straight talk. You're a straight talker and so am I. I'm very passionate, I'm a diehard Yankee and I'm very proud of that. </p> <p>MCCAIN: I could never tell from your accent. </p> <p>QUESTIONER: Mines not really a question, it's a statement. It's a statement about all your campaign staffers. And I'll tell you right now, I know I'm going to be right at the top of your shit list. And I don't care.</p> <p>MCCAIN: shhh!</p> <p>QUESTIONER: You have a lot of people here, I'm one of the volunteers who's been doing work for you since I met you in September. There are a lot of people here that are volunteering their time. You got two people sitting right here next to me, [names them], they have done more work for you volunteering then a lot of your paid staffers have. </p> <p>MCCAIN: A lot of them are on work release programs. </p> <p>QUESTIONER: And a lot of your signs outside today, they were put up by us not by your staff people. </p> <p>MCCAIN: I understand and I thank you. I'm going to put you in charge. </p> <p>QUESTIONER: I think you should put [names] in charge. They've done some good work for you, you got thousands and thousands of people who love you, admire you, respect you greatly, and we want you as our next President of the United States. </p> <p>If you'd like to acquire a high resolution version of this clip, visit: <br />http://issuealliance.box.net/shared/sztp5f1kog</p> <p>To download this entire event, visit: <br />http://issuealliance.box.net/shared/2ql1auko44</p> </div> <a href="/blog/46763-john-mccain-town-hall-meeting-07-22-08">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/45658-obama-asks-for-volunteers-in-virginia 2008-10-28T09:30:36Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NKAqPBfvE3k&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NKAqPBfvE3k&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/45658-obama-asks-for-volunteers-in-virginia"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/52895" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>July 10, 2008 <br />Fairfax, VA</p> </div> <a href="/blog/45658-obama-asks-for-volunteers-in-virginia">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/41492-on-the-spot-volunteerism-ben-rigby 2008-10-27T03:31:12Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WMpAaQ7KxBI&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WMpAaQ7KxBI&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/41492-on-the-spot-volunteerism-ben-rigby"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/46780" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/05/27/NetSquared_VolunteerNow_CorpWatch_AskYourLawmaker">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>Ben Rigby, founder of Mobile Voter, describes his "Grand Experiment" which allows users to practice "on-the-spot volunteerism" in ten or twenty minutes by connecting to organizations via their mobile phones.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Open Innovation in Civil Society featuring panelists from Volunteer Now!, CorpWatch, Ask Your Lawmaker. This event was moderated by Trabian Shorters of the Knight Foundation.</p> <p>This year's NetSquared Conference, a Mashup Challenge, brings together a unique mix of people from the public and private sectors to develop and release Mashups designed to provide deeper insight into the social issues affecting communities around the globe.</p> <p>Ben Rigby graduated from Stanford University with Honors, Distinction, and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to co-found Akimbo Design, a web design firm that created and managed the consumer web sites for The North Face, Beringer Vineyards, and California Pizza Kitchen and completed award-winning projects for Nokia, Sony Pictures, MGM, Calvin Klein, and Macromedia. <br />His company produced three Web design books, won dozens of awards, and had work featured in major media publications such as Newsweek, the New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today.</p> <p>In 2002, Ben took a position as CTO of DFILM, a youth entertainment company creating web and mobile applications. At DFILM, he managed the launch of a youth-focused communication platform in partnership with KPN, the largest wireless operator in the Netherlands. He also launched a viral application that is consistently used by 300,000 unique users per month and has been licensed by Yahoo!, Sam Adams, IBM, the Sierra Club, and Old Navy.</p> <p>In 2004, Rigby founded and became co-executive director of Mobile Voter.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/41492-on-the-spot-volunteerism-ben-rigby">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/41434-obama-gives-an-inspirational-speech-at-his-hq 2008-10-26T09:30:59Z youngturks <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-ll8YRnraSI&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-ll8YRnraSI&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/41434-obama-gives-an-inspirational-speech-at-his-hq"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/46715" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Watch more at <a href="http://www.theyoungturks.com">www.theyoungturks.com</a> </p> </div> <a href="/blog/41434-obama-gives-an-inspirational-speech-at-his-hq">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/27245-behind-the-scenes-of-obama-s-california-phone-banking 2008-10-18T15:30:05Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4V3wb60ZgMk&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4V3wb60ZgMk&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/27245-behind-the-scenes-of-obama-s-california-phone-banking"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/29282" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Volunteers around the state set the goal of making 100,000 phone calls to Independent Californians in one day.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/27245-behind-the-scenes-of-obama-s-california-phone-banking">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/26696-politics-and-the-strip 2008-10-16T03:30:03Z TheUpTake <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZPNP_LmjGWo&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZPNP_LmjGWo&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/26696-politics-and-the-strip"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/28702" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Volunteers from all over the country hit Las Vegas, preparing for Saturday's caucus. Their earnest dedication to politics clashes with the outsider perception of Vegas. Michelle Obama, appearing with Senator John Kerry, moves one supporter to tears.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/26696-politics-and-the-strip">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/26679-denver-s-clinton-hq-watches-the-sc-results 2008-10-21T21:29:38Z TheUpTake <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/luRD0Nn-d-k&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/luRD0Nn-d-k&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/26679-denver-s-clinton-hq-watches-the-sc-results"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/28682" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Staffers and volunteers at the Colorado Clinton Campaign Headquarters watch the returns from South Carolina, but not for long.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/26679-denver-s-clinton-hq-watches-the-sc-results">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/26635-denver-s-clinton-campaign-offices-watch-south-carolina 2008-10-18T15:30:29Z Veracifier <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JMiQjHepRd4&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JMiQjHepRd4&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/26635-denver-s-clinton-campaign-offices-watch-south-carolina"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/28635" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Staffers and volunteers and the Colorado Clinton Campaign Headquarters watch the returns come in, but not for long.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/26635-denver-s-clinton-campaign-offices-watch-south-carolina">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/26608-student-volunteers-for-edwards-in-south-carolina 2008-10-20T15:30:51Z NCDem Amy <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zLu9TIlxiIQ&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zLu9TIlxiIQ&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/26608-student-volunteers-for-edwards-in-south-carolina"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/28605" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>College students volunteer for John Edwards in South Carolinan for the Primary</p> </div> <a href="/blog/26608-student-volunteers-for-edwards-in-south-carolina">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/23388-iowa-caucus-day 2008-10-22T15:30:55Z The Ointment <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9_DbKLR-Kx0&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9_DbKLR-Kx0&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/23388-iowa-caucus-day"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/25357" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Today is the big day! The Iowa Caucus. Steve reports from Des Moines where he has gone with some other standup comedians to entertain campaign volunteers.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/23388-iowa-caucus-day">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/14860-dennis-and-elizabeth-kucinich-volunteers 2008-10-23T21:31:13Z denniskucinich <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/G2nuG-qgPz8&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/G2nuG-qgPz8&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/14860-dennis-and-elizabeth-kucinich-volunteers"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/14761" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Santa Barbara City College, Sept 24, 2007</p> <p>Video by Tim McHugh <br />.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/14860-dennis-and-elizabeth-kucinich-volunteers">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/13708-gwyn-burns-her-aarp-card-official-statement-from-gravel 2008-10-24T09:30:35Z mikegravel <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0kowZ9aBqQ8&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0kowZ9aBqQ8&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/13708-gwyn-burns-her-aarp-card-official-statement-from-gravel"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/13732" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p></p> </div> <a href="/blog/13708-gwyn-burns-her-aarp-card-official-statement-from-gravel">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/11613-feds-when-disaster-strikes-ask-for-i-d 2008-01-12T20:17:45Z GottaLaff <div class="post_content"> <p><p>If there&#39;s another 9/11 or major earthquake, <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070901/ap_on_re_us/disaster_ids;_ylt=AtnVuh.q5n5uVbBL6aQPoA2s0NUE">our federal government will require an I.D.</a> before you save a life.&nbsp;</p><blockquote><p>&nbsp;&quot;They&#39;re more worried about keeping volunteers out than doing an analysis of what really went wrong,&quot; [Ground Zero volunteer Rhonda] Shearer said. &quot;Independent citizens need to be involved, where we have no ax to grind or cross to bear. But we will tell the truth, and we will tell what we see and bear witness to the incompetence.&quot;</p></blockquote><p>That&#39;s right. The feds think it&#39;s more important to cover up incompetence than to shuttle supplies to police and fire workers. See? Our government <em>cares</em>. They just want to love us to death, don&#39;t they?</p><blockquote><p>In an effort to provide better control and coordination, the federal government is launching an ambitious ID program for rescue workers to keep everyday people from swarming to a disaster scene.</p></blockquote><p>While big unruly crowds can hinder emergency aid, it seems to me that it&#39;s more likely that the benefits of volunteer assistance outweigh the risks. But then who am I but just some schlemiel with a heart instead of a piece of coal.</p><p>Shearer said she&#39;s convinced&nbsp; that agencies aren&#39;t equipped to handle major disasters &mdash; but &quot;don&#39;t want outsiders pointing out their failings&quot;. Ding ding ding! We have a winner.</p><blockquote><p>For reasons ranging from general safety to protection from lawsuits, construction and demolition companies want to see a disaster ID card program succeed.</p></blockquote><p>There it is. The magic word: Lawsuits. And I.D. cards? They&#39;re all the rage. Get yours today! </p></p> </div> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/8177-chicago-volunteer-headquarters 2008-10-14T11:25:34Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ad9iplkZDKc&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ad9iplkZDKc&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/8177-chicago-volunteer-headquarters"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/7463" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>On July 20, 2007, the Obama campaign volunteer headquarters opened in Chicago, IL.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/8177-chicago-volunteer-headquarters">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/5463-peopleforedwards-let-s-get-it-started 2008-10-15T09:30:44Z NCDem Amy <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3FUqET-nX-E&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3FUqET-nX-E&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/5463-peopleforedwards-let-s-get-it-started"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/4731" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Sign up! Grassroots volunteers in every state!</p> </div> <a href="/blog/5463-peopleforedwards-let-s-get-it-started">Watch the video</a>