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December 19th, 2005

Park the Ride

From: Rick Lewis To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 10:45 AM Subject: Park The Ride Hello Mike, My name is Rick and I am a high school teacher in Michigan. This summer, like many of your supporters, I was fed up with what is going on in our country. ... continue reading

December 17th, 2005

To End the Suffering

From: "Nurse for Peace" To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Subject: wounded soldiers Date: 12/2/2005 Dear Michael, I am a nurse in the military and I recently went on an Aerovac from Germany to the states that had 60-plus wounded soldiers on it -- many of them critically injured. I used to be a ... continue reading

December 17th, 2005

I don't want to die in a fight that I don't believe in.

From: David Moronez To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Subject: Standing up Date: 12/2/2005 Dear Michael, I am going to make this brief because I simply do not have enough time right now. I am in the Marine Corps, and we had a formation in the morning. It was a formation just to make ... continue reading

December 8th, 2005

Senator: What is the Noble Cause?

From: Cristy To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 6:01 PM Subject: Making a difference Today I made an appointment to meet with Republican Senator Gordon Smith's State Director on behalf of Cindy Sheehan and the Not One More campaign. (Couldn't get an appointment with the Senator himself but I ... continue reading

December 8th, 2005

Founding the Action Caucus

From: Nicole Rivera To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 5:44 PM Subject: Founding the Action Caucus and Running for Congress by 2010 Hi Michael, I too am a big believer in standing up and taking a stand. Enough with the complaining! If "we" (progressives) want to change the Democratic ... continue reading

December 8th, 2005

No Wal-Mart During My Watch

From: David Olsen To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 2:44 PM Subject: No Wal-Mart during my watch As a first term city council member in Jefferson, Wisconsin (a small town of 7,300 between Madison and Milwaukee) I voted against annexing land into the city for the purpose of building ... continue reading

December 8th, 2005

I'm Lovin' It!

From: nate To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 1:58 PM Subject: my contribution Hi Mike. I was recently recalled back to the Army after serving 4 years on actve duty and 2 years reserve. I work for a large mobile communications corporation now, based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, ... continue reading

December 8th, 2005

The 1,000th Execution in the US

From: renny cushing To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 7:53 PM Subject: Rosa Parks DayDear Michael Moore, On Rosa Parks Day I joined with 16 other people in a nonviolent effort to prevent the State of North Carolina from carrying out the 1000th execution in this country since 1977. ... continue reading

December 8th, 2005

Imagine All the People

From: "Danny Moynahan" To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Subject: my Rosa Parks moment Date: 12/1/2005 Dear Michael Moore, At this time last year I had an experience at work that would turn your stomach and make your blood boil. I was a music teacher at a private elementary school in Pacific Palisades, California. ... continue reading

December 8th, 2005

A Wise Head on Young Shoulders

From: Fairlie Arthur To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 4:22 AM Subject: A wise head on young shoulders ! Hi, Just wanted to share this story... Yesterday in the playground at work (I work in a child care centre) I watched as a group of five children played a ... continue reading

December 7th, 2005

Cross Country Bike Ride for Medicinal Marijuana

From: Ken Locke To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 7:56 AM Subject: Testimony- you ask us to share with you :O) Good morning Mike, You ask in your web page for us to share what we are doing to bring positive/good changes to laws that are unfairly and unconstitutionally ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

I've filed to run for U.S. Congress

From: Stevan Thomas To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 1:32 AM Subject: 50 years ago... Hi Michael, I've been meaning to email you about this anyway. I've filed to run for U.S. Congress in California District 11 against Richard Pombo. Here is a link to my website. I'm a ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

You too can just go out in your community tomorrow

From: Wendy Fleet To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 12:14 AM Subject: Daily Protest .. Protest Between the Big Marches Dear Michael, Daily Protest .. Protest Between the Big Marches For 1149 days in a row I have walked downtown with my 16"x 18" Teach Peace sign on a ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

Enough is Enough

From: Melissa C. To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 11:32 PM Subject: enough is enough Hi Michael, My name is Melissa. I had just started working in a law firm for my externship at school when the lawyer I worked for started to take advantage of the fact that ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

Quick & Easy

From: Chet To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 9:37 PM Subject: Rosa Parks Day I joined wakeupwalmart.com, "adopted" the local Wal-Mart & invited friends & family to do the same. Chet Christian continue reading

December 6th, 2005

Saving the Urban Farm

From: Anna Kunkin To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 4:47 PM Subject: Anti-Mall at the South Central Farm, pass it on I think that the group of 350 families fighting for their community farm in the middle of the most Industrial part of Los Angeles is an example of ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

Getting Political

From: Dan To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 2:47 PM Subject: I spoke my mind for Rosa Parks Here is what I did to honor Rosa Parks on this fiftieth anniversary of her act of courage. I am an adult-education teacher. For personal and professional reasons, I am always ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

I Can Make a Positive Difference

From: Barb Schade To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 12:41 PM Subject: RE: Rosa Parks While I did this in October, it is still an example of how one person can make a difference. I drove my packed Chevy Malibu 1400 miles - from CT to MS - to ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

Got Free Speech?

From: Sara To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 12:01 PM Subject: why my sister is a hero Dear Mr. Moore, My sister Katy is a senior at Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, Maryland. In her school, there is a strong element of prejudice against gays, and students are ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

When I Took Over My Precinct...

From: Shirley Bumbalough To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 11:51 AM Subject: I am Actively Supporting a Candidate for the Democratic Party County Chair To Replace The One We Have Dear Michael, We have had a county chair for 10 years here in Texas who has allowed the party ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

Save Your Prayers

From: Erin To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:20 AM Subject: save your prayers Hi Michael, As a wife of a Kansas National Guard Member who was sent to Iraq less than one month ago, I am incensed by the well meaning comment from family and friends, "I'll pray ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

Counter-Recruiting in New Jersey

From: Lisa Walsh To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:17 AM Subject: My contribution Last spring I found out that my daughter's high school cafeteria was host to military recruiters, setting up camp daily to recruit our young people into a war. After monitering this every day, I began ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

Stand for the Rights of Pregnant Women

From: tamra walker To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Subject: standing alone Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 06:14:50 Michael, I write not about myself but about my daughter. Amber had the greatest job in the world (in her eyes!). She drove a Budweiser truck for Fred Nesbit Distribution out of Des Moines, Iowa. She ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

Because Conscience Tells Him It Is Right

From: David Knopfler To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Subject: music Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 15:29:23 As founder member of the rock group Dire Straits, I get asked once in a while to speak to young, aspiring students about the music business... tonight being one of those rare times. Having just read your ... continue reading

December 6th, 2005

Getting Involved

From: Amy Hunt To: contributions@michaelmoore.com Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 9:17 AM Subject: here's what I did almost two years ago When it became obvious that the only way I could help put a stop to all the injustice was to get in the game myself, I became a Democratic ... continue reading

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Going on Bill Maher in 20 min! HBO. Live.

May 17th
9:41 PM
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Tonight! It's yours truly & Zach Galifianakis on Bill Maher, 10pm ET/PT (rerun at 11:30pm ET/PT) on HBO (corrected times)

May 17th
6:03 PM
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If you haven't seen it, please read about Chris Heyman, 17, & his parents' decision to release photos of his murder http://t.co/CcxEkiBXvu

May 17th
10:25 AM
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In case you missed it, here's the podcast I did with Jeff Garlin from Curb Your Enthusiasm: http://t.co/Dp4zJRnu1x

May 17th
9:15 AM
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A great finale episode to The Office tonight. Thanks to all who worked on this show. Can't wait to see what u each do next. #TheOffice

May 17th
1:38 AM
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RT @BaselYHamdan Bowling For Columbine II is practically writing itself: http://t.co/wuCNU5YJRc

May 15th
7:48 PM
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RT @PubliiusClodius: @mmflint ....Just walked to the kitchen and back....it was epic...

May 13th
10:00 AM
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RT @MaryJDavis007: @MMFlint Thanks to you, I'm walking 1-5 miles a day instead of taking cabs and buses. I'd forgotten how much fun it is t…

May 13th
9:59 AM
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RT @Winzipper: @MMFlint just done my first one hour walk here in England. Thanks for giving me the incentive Mike.

May 13th
9:59 AM
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If you read just one thing today, please read this (also, everyone should stop using the benign word "austerity"): http://t.co/veOvKkS26Z

May 13th
9:47 AM
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"Parks and Rec's" @Nick_Offerman, live via Skype on the screen @ the showing of his film in our State Theatre tonight in TraverseCity, MI!

May 13th
3:41 AM
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RT @seabeeWWII: @MMFlint I celebrated my 86th birthday by marking 130 miles since the first of the year thanks to your encouragement.

May 13th
3:32 AM
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RT @johnshoots: @MMFlint Just got back from a 1 hour walk, thanks for the encouragement. Planning to walk every night this week. #iwalkwit

May 13th
3:31 AM
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"@damozeljane: @MMFlint do u listen to music while u walk?" Yes. On walk now listening to Neil Young, The Shins & Miles Davis #iwalkwithmike

May 12th
7:42 PM
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Ok. That was easy. A nice night actually. See u all again tomorrow! #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
8:11 PM
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It's 7:30pm. Join me. Just for 30 minutes. Let's hit the re-set button and head outside! #iwalkwithmike http://t.co/9929r6A2z3

May 11th
7:33 PM
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Lookin' for my shoes. Has anyone seen em? We all hit the street in 15 minutes. A 30 min walk. Snowing in MI - shoes required. #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
7:17 PM
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So let's start again tonight @ 7:30pm your time. Or do it when u can. But let's do it- the world's largest virtual/real walk. #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
4:36 PM
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We don't have rules or goals or any interest in "exercise".We just do it because it feels good 2 walk--w/10,000 other people! #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
4:32 PM
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Here's how it works: Thousands of us go 4 a walk every day for 30min. We do it together @ 7:30pmET(or 7:30p in your time zone)#iwalkwithmike

May 11th
4:24 PM
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Tonight! It's yours truly and Zach Galifianakis on Bill Maher, 10 PM ET/PT (rerun at 11:30 PM ET/PT) on HBO. HBO: Real Time with Bill Maher: Homepage...

May 17th
6:59 PM
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ICYMI -- It's time to re-up our walks! Got the flu in March & that threw off my routine. Decided to get back at it. Join me! We're on twitter at...

May 16th
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The Deepening Shame of Guantanamo ...by Ray McGovern www.michaelmoore.com We have been spared hearings on how 86 of the remaining 166 prisoners at Guantanamo...

May 16th
8:04 AM
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I just signed this, and hope you will too: Urge NYT Public Editor to Investigate Biased Reporting on Venezuela & Honduras | NYTimes eXaminer...

May 15th
9:19 AM
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My Breasts and My Life Not as Valuable as Angelina's ...by Donna Smith www.michaelmoore.com What of the women like me who do not have insurance or enough...

May 14th
5:38 PM
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Daily Kos: Thomas Friedman, private eye www.dailykos.com Click to embiggen

May 14th
1:01 AM
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The first Mother's Day in 1870, proclaimed by Julia Ward Howe (author of Battle Hymn of the Republic), was a call for peace and disarmament: ...

May 12th
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The workers of Chicago's Republic Windows & Doors, seen during their 2008 sit down strike in 'Capitalism: A Love Story,' just opened a new...

May 12th
8:49 AM
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It's time to re-up our walks! Got the flu in March & that threw off my routine. Decided to get back at it today. Join me! We're on twitter at...

May 11th
10:04 PM
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Please check out this post from Cathy Youngblood, a housekeeper at the Hyatt Andaz in West Hollywood, and the campaign she's a part of, Hyatt Hurts:
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May 10th
3:23 PM
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The workers of Chicago's Republic Windows & Doors, seen here during their 2008 sit down strike in 'Capitalism: A Love Story,' are opening a...

May 9th
8:13 AM
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Michael Moore touts Mayor Bloomberg’s gun control campaign: ‘It’s wonderful!’ www.nydailynews.com Michael Moore isn't known for his high praise of...

May 8th
1:46 PM
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Ribbon cut on new downtown movie theater www.amny.com Filmmakers Michael Moore and Morgan Spurlock Tuesday welcomed the arrival of an all-documentary theater...

May 8th
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'And Then There Was One: Imperial Gigantism and the Decline of Planet Earth' ...by Tom Engelhardt www.michaelmoore.com

May 7th
5:16 PM
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Reminder: The U.S. Government Lies About Who Uses Chemical Weapons in the Mideast ...by Jon Schwarz www.michaelmoore.com The State Department guy who lied in...

May 6th
6:22 PM
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From This Modern World: Daily Kos: Threat assessment www.dailykos.com Click to embiggen

May 6th
3:57 PM
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RootsAction | Nominees for Worst Government Official act.rootsaction.org Here come three new Obama nominees, and they could all be nominees in a contest for...

May 6th
2:36 PM
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Donna Smith, seen in 'SiCKO' and a contributor to MichaelMoore.com, has a new blog: Donna SiCKO's Blog donnasicko.blogspot.com

May 5th
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Bill Maher Slams Hype Over Boston Bombing Case Don't Let Terrorist 'F-ck-Ups' Scare Us www.youtube.com Bill Maher closed out his show tonight...

May 4th
4:13 PM
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Health Care Injustice in America – Painful Reality ...by Donna Smith www.michaelmoore.com So, how did I get myself to the place where I do not have coverage?

May 2nd
7:15 PM
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Top Economist Unloads On Wall Street & White House - HuffPost Live live.huffingtonpost.com Economist and Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs...

May 2nd
12:13 PM
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The Pope Called One Of The Foundations Of The Global Capitalism System 'Slavery' www.businessinsider.com Pope Rips Bangladesh Slave Labor

May 2nd
10:58 AM
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Ten Years Ago: Bush Declared 'Mission Accomplished'—and the Media Swooned | The Nation www.thenation.com Today marks the tenth anniversary of...

May 1st
6:53 PM
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The Life and Death of Words, People, and Even Nature ...by Eduardo Galeano www.michaelmoore.com The following passages are excerpted from Eduardo Galeano’s...

May 1st
2:31 PM
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RootsAction.org | Bradley Manning's Nobel Peace Prize act.rootsaction.org Whistleblower Bradley Manning has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize....

Apr 30th
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O'Connor questions court's decision to take Bush v. Gore www.chicagotribune.com "Maybe the court should have said, 'We're not going...

Apr 29th
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Filmmaker Michael Moore salutes librarians at Michigan Notable Books event www.detroitnews.com Michael Moore used his keynote speech at the Library of...

Apr 28th
2:26 PM
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Chris Heyman's mother and father decided to release photographs from the scene of their son's death in 2004 by gun violence after reading my letter...

Apr 27th
9:15 AM
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WARNING: Graphic image. Brishell's mother Nardyne has released a photograph taken of her daughter after she was killed by gun violence in 2010. Why we...

Apr 26th
11:00 AM
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Dying Iraq War Veteran Reflects On Bush Legacy - HuffPost Live live.huffingtonpost.com As the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum officially...

Apr 25th
2:40 PM
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