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I invite you to take a look at the groups I've created, (some now owned by others) and send a request to join any, or all, if you're interested. These groups are primarily for progressives, however a few are for people of any political persuasion.
Last Updated 03/13/2012
The links to the groups are:
Absolutely NO Politics (Dowser)
This group is for those who want a break from politics. Join this group if you are tired of all the political bickering, and want to get away from it all.
American Politics
This group is for politics in America (USA). All political parties welcome. Left, Right, Center, Up, Down, whatever. It's all good.
America's CHILDREN (daMamma)
The importance of our children is too often ignored. We let children in our country go hungry, lack proper education, we don't place enough emphasis on keeping our children healthy, and we ignore many things happening to our children in our society in general. This group is for people who realize that children are our future, and that we need to raise awareness about everything that affects the well being of our children, their lives, and their futures.
Anti Discrimination
This group is for those who believe people should not be discriminated against because of Age, Ancestry, Creed, Disability, Genetic Testing, Marital Status, National Origin, Race, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, etc.
Climate Change - Human Caused
This group is for people who know global climate change is human caused, and wish to share seeds and article on the topic. Deniers will not be accepted into the group.
Computers & Internet (mstanley2265)
I have started this group is for sharing personal computer and Internet stories. It is also for helping one another, when possible, with computer and Internet questions.
Elephant POOP!
This group is for sharing stories about the right wing (Republicans, Teapublicans, Tea Party) taking a dump on America.
FIRED UP DEMOCRATS!
This group is for Democrats who are fired up and want others in our Party to be fired up too. It is our responsibility to keep the Democratic interest strong, and the Democratic voter turnout high, or risk losing control of our government to right-wing extremists.
Glenn Beck's BS (proglib)
This group is for people to expose the lies, hypocrisy, false accusations, hate, hyperbole, vitriol, and outright nastiness spewing forth from the mouth of Glenn Beck.
Government & Industry (bore-head007)
This group is to discuss relationships between the government and industry. Sometimes the government and industry work hand in hand. Sometimes the government and industry are going head to head.
Green Solutions (CrowMeris)
This group is to discuss GREEN solutions for keeping a clean environment, producing energy, energy reduction, green transportation, green industry, living green, etc.
Hunger in America (Arkansas Gloria)
With the United States being second only to the European Union in exporting food, there should be no reason for Americans to go hungry. Nonetheless, 49 million Americans suffer from food insecurity, of which 17 million are children. This group is to discuss the problem of hunger in America, and what can be done about it.
Kochtopus
This group is for sharing information about the Koch brothers, Charles and David, as well as Koch Industries, and anything else having to do with the Koch brothers attempted takeover of American politics.
Long Term Unemployed (The Desert Rattler)
This group is for information about, and information for, the long term unemployed. We believe the vast majority of long term unemployed are NOT unemployed by choice.
Newsvine Honor Vine (mstanley2265)
Members promise to try to:
1. Be familiar with and follow the Newsvine Code of Honor (CoH).
2. Be CIVIL in their commenting and discussions with others on the vine.
3. Flag comments that are inflammatory, but
4. Do not flag comments only because they disagree with them.
5. Remember to vote for articles and seeds that you like.
Obama Supporters
This group is for people who stand behind President Barack Obama, and believe he is doing a good job as the 44th President of the United States.
Positive Economic News (daMamma)
This group if for people to share positive economic news with one another. This includes economic recovery, job creation, job growth, etc. No naysayers please!
Progressive American Rights
This group is for people who want to stand up for their progressive American rights. Share stories and seeds about people standing up for their progressive American rights. Share stories and seeds about progressive American rights that are under attack.
Racism Watch
Expose racism in America, in the news, and on the internet.
Racism in our country has grown to epidemic proportions, and needs to end.
RepubliCON Watch (feliznavidad)
Expose the shady dealings, lies, cover-ups and hypocrisy of the Republican Party, Tea Party, and their right wing pundits.
Restore America's Compassion (js-445607)
This group is for sharing information about America's lack of compassion for its citizens, and ways that American compassion can be improved.
Right Wing Media LYING
This group is for sharing stories about the Right Wing media blatantly lying to the American public!
Rush Limbaugh Sucks
This group is for people to expose the lies, hypocrisy, false accusations, hate, hyperbole, vitriol, and outright nastiness spewing forth from the mouth of Rush Limbaugh.
Save Environment Save Wildlife
Share information about environmental issues and wildlife conservation. Bring issues that need addressed to public awareness. Be Greener!
Tea Party Comedians (proglib)
This group is for sharing those Tea Party stories and pictures that make you wonder if Tea Partiers are a group of comedians.
U.S. Immigration Reform
This group is for discussion of illegal immigration reform. We oppose the vilification of illegal immigrants, and acknowledge they have benefited our country rather than hurting it. We believe that undocumented workers already in the United States should be made legal citizens, and the southern border made more secure.
World News 1
This group is for news having to do with world current events. This group is NOT for U.S. news, unless it is international in nature.
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* Group for Global Climate Data Repository
Private group for accumulating data to use in discussions and debates about man caused global climate change. We believe the earth's global climate is changing, and that man is the cause, or at a minimum, accelerating the change. If you believe the same things, please join us!
* Group for Group Owners & Moderators (Barbara in Houston)
Private group for Newsvine group owners and moderators only. :)
* (a private group is a group that you can't see posts, clips, seeds, etc., until you are a member of that group)
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Screen capture from Anti Discrimination group page.
When you visit each group, please read what the group is all about, and what its views are, before requesting to join.
Note, that I screen each applicant before accepting a request to join. :)
Now, here is how to join a group.
Go to the page of the group you want to join. On the left side of the page, it will look similar to the graphic I've included.
Click "Read More" to find out more information about the group.
Click the green "Join Group" button to request to join the group. After the group's owner receives the request, he/she will either accept or deny your request. That's all there is to it!
Thanks, and have a great day!
