John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods has publicly opposed health care reform. He does not believe Americans have any right to health care, food and shelter. He fires employees who dare to organize themselves into a union.

Mr Mackey uses the money he makes when we buy at Whole Foods to promote myths and propaganda created by the insurance industry and big drug companies to derail health care reform.

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Of Note:

Green Party candidate for Mayor of New York, Billy Talen will be appearing at Busboys and Poets: 5th and K Street, Washington DC, Tuesday Sept 29, 8 PM

Medea Benjamin, Code Pink co-founder, hosts the fundraising part of the evening.

Admission is free — we appreciate your on-site donations to support our campaign!

New Urbanism, or Smart Growth, has always been sold as a green idea--high density, mixed use, walkable neighborhoods close to mass transit to lessen the need for car travel.

Montgomery County, with dwindling land for new development, has seized upon New Urbanism with a vengeance. In 2006, the county already had existing plans to bring in 160,000 more jobs, and build 80,000 to 90,000 more housing units--which would support some 200,000 more residents--a 20% population growth for the county.

A new study just released by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology predicts that the Earth's median surface temperature could rise 9.3 degrees Fahrenheit (5.2 degrees Celsius) by 210o, about twice what was predicted just six years ago. The study cations that it will take "rapid and massive action" to prevent a rise this large.

Long time party member Geroge Gluck has entered the special election to replace Don Praisner in the Montgomery County Council's 4th District. The Democratic and Republican primaries will be on April 21 and the general election will be on May 19.