Latest Action Alerts
Buy Nothing Day: Friday, Nov. 27, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 08:45
On Friday, Nov. 27, traditionally the biggest shopping day of the holiday season, tens of millions of people around the world will take one small step toward a more just and sustainable future by celebrating "Buy Nothing Day." This year's day of protest is calling for a General Strike; organizers are asking you to park your car, turn off your phones, shut down your computer, and not buy anything, for 24 hours. For more information, click here.
Veterans For Peace
Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 08:40
The group Veterans for Peace is organizing a petition to stop the use of depleted uranium by the U.S. military. Up to 70 percent of the radioactive substance is burned upon impact and released into the air and soil. Rising birth defects and cancer rates among military and civilian populations have been attributed to depleted uranium. To sign the petition, click here.
De-Fox America
Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 11:59
Brave New Films is out to "De FOX America." According to Brave New Films, FOX news personalities are pushing an agenda that is dangerous to ordinary Americans. FOX is promoting legislation to defund non-profits like ACORN, an organization whose only crime has been to register poor minorities to vote. Brave New Films wants you to contact your congresspeople and tell them not to support the "Defund ACORN Act". Details can be found at http://defoxamerica.com/.
Action Alert: United Farm Workers
Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 05:34
The United Farm Workers Union is accusing Giumarra, the industry leader in table grape production, of unfair labor practices and sub-standard wages. They're circulating a petition in an effort to pressure Giumarra to treat its workers with dignity and respect. To learn more about the campaign, head over to the United Farm Workers' website (www.ufwaction.org). Free Speech TV is the only national network dedicated to exposing these kinds of abuses of power, and we can only do this with your support. Join us for our Fall Pledge Drive, through Oct. 25, right here on Channel 9415. Call 1-877-378-8669 (1-FSTV-NOW) or pledge securely online at...
CIGNA Update
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 10:37
An update on the Sick For Profit campaign to create a NEW TAGLINE for health insurance giant CIGNA. Sick For Profit claims that CIGNA's current slogan -- "A Business of Caring" -- doesn't fit the company's actions. New tagline entries include "A Business of Caring LESS" and "CIGNA: Denying Care, One Patient at a Time." Cast your vote for CIGNA's new slogan at Sick For Profit (dot)com. The winning slogan will be sent to CIGNA executives. And if you appreciate the kind of television network that supports this kind of action, consider supporting Free Speech TV during our Fall Pledge Drive. Call 1-877-378-8669 (1-FSTV-NOW) or pledge securely online at...
Action Update: CIGNA
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 12:44
In this week's Action Update: The Sick-for-Profit campaign targets the health insurance company CIGNA. CIGNA's corporate tagline claims that they are (quote) A Business of Caring. But SickForProfit disagrees. They're asking viewers to create an alternative slogan for CIGNA on their website, SickForProfit.com. The winning tagline will be sent to CIGNA executives. (Watch the complete video the campaign is circulating on the internet at sickforprofit.com)
Greenpeace: Help Stop Global Warming
Monday, September 14, 2009 - 12:20
FSTV Action Update: Help Stop Global Warming. In this Action Update, environmentalists take on Big Oil. Greenpeace claims it has uncovered an oil industry plan to undermine U.S. climate legislation using corporate funded "astroturf" campaigns. They are calling for citizens to pressure elected representatives and urge them to support strong, science-based climate policy. Go to the Greenpeace website, www.greenpeace.org, to find out how you can get involved. http://freespeech.org/video/action-update-greenpeace
Single-Payer: Compare the Cost
Sunday, September 6, 2009 - 13:37
FSTV Action Update: Single-Payer: Compare the Cost. Public Citizen, a group founded by Ralph Nader, wants Congress to compare prices on Health Care Reform. They’re urging all Americans to pressure their representatives to order the Congressional Budget Office to compare the cost of Single Payer Health Care with other reform proposals. Public Citizen claims that Single-Payer is the only reform that will provide universal coverage and contain costs. Find out how you can contact your representative at www.citizen.org
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Expose How Health Insurance Industry Profits by Denying Care
Friday, August 28, 2009 - 09:05
Expose How Health Insurance Industry Profits by Denying Care
The American Academy of Family Physicians and Brave New Films have teamed up to launch the website http://sickforprofit.com. Their goal: use the internet to counter insurance industry efforts to kill health care reform. The campaign website is urging visitors to go online today to take action and win real health care reform for all Americans. Share the short video Sick for Profit with friends and help expose how the health insurance industry profits by denying care. For more information about how you can get involved in the campaign, go to...
South Korean Autoworkers Under Attack
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 10:37
Korean Auto Plant Occupation Faces Police Attack
As the attacks on workers mount, Ssangyong strikers are asking for you to take action. Organize a protest in front of your local South Korean embassy or delegation (find locations at http://www.dynamic-korea.com/consulate_service/information2.php). Take photos and send them to the Korean Metal Workers Union at inter@metal.nadong.org. If you’re not close to a delegation site, send protest letters to President Lee Myung-bak through the Consulate-General, 2320 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W....