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Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union, by David Swanson
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Cindy Sheehan & David Swanson On Forming A More Perfect Union
Listen to Cindy and David Swanson describe what is necessary to form a more perfect union. Click here. Join them as they talk about what progressives must do to counter Congress' subsidy to health insurance and pharmaceutical companies, how Obama has continued Bush's disastrous illegal, morally reprehensible policies, and how we can ultimately restore our Republic to its constitutional limits.
It won't be easy, but it can be done. What are the other options?
David Swanson in Palm Beach FL
Palm Beach, FL
January 25, 2010
David Swanson will discuss and sign copies of "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union"
7:30 p.m. at
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
701 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Sponsored by:
The Palm Beach Florida Democratic Club
FREE and OPEN to the Public
CONTACT THE ORGANIZER:
Anthony Jordan
tonyjordan57 at hotmail dot com
"David Swanson's Daybreak impressively exposes all the ways our government has changed for the worse under the Bush administration, and makes clear that we need to do far more than elect a new president to see our tattered Democracy restored." -- Vincent Bugliosi, author, former federal prosecutor
"Daybreak offers a powerful and compelling picture of what real change in America could look like. The world needs more true advocates of democracy like David Swanson!" -- Thom Hartmann, Author, The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight
David Swanson and Rebecca Schneider in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
January 17, 2010
Please join us for a major fundraising event on Sunday, January 17, 2010, to benefit Rebecca Schneider for Congress, 2010.
David Swanson will discuss and sign copies of "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union"
Rebecca Schneider, Democratic Candidate, AZ CD 6, will speak as well, and the event will raise funds for her campaign.
Enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner at the beautiful Windemere Hotel and Conference Center, 5750 East Main St.• Mesa, Arizona 85205, a 3 hour open bar, and get to hear best-selling author, David Swanson, discuss his book, "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union".
This will be David's only stop in Arizona. Donors enjoying dinner or the cocktail hour will also receive a signed copy of David's book.
Dinner, cocktails and presentation: $250 donation/sponsorship - begins at 5 pm;
California Book Events: David Swanson
David Swanson will discuss and sign his new book "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union."
http://tinyurl.com/daybreakbook
Jan. 13 Santa Rosa, CA
Jan. 14, 15 San Diego, CA
Jan. 16 Van Nuys and Ventura, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
January 13, 2010
6:30 or 7:00 p.m.
CONTACT THE ORGANIZER:
Anna Givens
Progressive Democrats Sonoma County
707-545-6286
anna at pdsonoma dot org
San Diego, CA
January 14-15, 2009
January 14:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. PT at University of California - San Diego, with student group, HERO, (Human and Earth Rights Organization).
http://www.HumanEarthRights.org
January 15:
7:30 pm
Matters of Controversy, A monthly series
First Unitarian Universalist Church
4190 Front Street
Hillcrest, San Diego 92103
(opposite UCSD Medical Center Hospital)
limited free parking in church ACE parking lot
- Donation Requested -
Sponsored by the Peace & Democracy Action Group of the First UU Church
For info: 858-459-4650
David Swanson and David Rovics in Oregon
Oregon in January: David Swanson and David Rovics
Jan. 6 Portland, OR
Jan. 7 Newport, OR
Jan. 8 Corvallis, OR
David Swanson speaking about his new book "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union."
http://davidswanson.org/book
Portland, OR, January 6, 2010
7:30 p.m. at Powells
Burnside & 11th
Portland, OR
http://www.powells.com/events
CONTACT ORGANIZER:
Barbara Ellis
barbaragellis at earthlink dot net
Newport, OR, January 7, 2010
5:30 p.m.
David Swanson and David Rovics.
David Rovics performing his music:
http://www.davidrovics.com
Canyon Way Bookstore
1216 SW Canyon Way
Newport, OR 97365
Directions from Hwy 101 -- Turn downhill toward the bay at the intersection of Hurbert and HWY 101. Two and a half blocks on the right just below a large public parking lot...Canyon Way Bookstore.
CONTACT THE ORGANIZER:
Claire McGee
cmcgee at pcez dot com
Corvallis, OR, January 8, 2010
7:00 p.m.
David Swanson and David Rovics.
David Swanson Book Event in Seattle WA
David Swanson speaking about his new book "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union."
http://davidswanson.org/book
Seattle, WA, January 5, 2010
7:30 – 9pm
Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street.
Advance tickets are $5 at www.brownpapertickets.com or 800/838-3006, or at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members receive priority seating.
1119 Eighth Avenue (at Seneca Street)
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone (206) 652-4255
Fax (206) 652-5858
Email info@townhallseattle.org
Swanson and Rovics NW Tour in January
Washington and Oregon in January
David Swanson speaking about his new book "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union."
http://davidswanson.org/book
At Jan 7 and 8 events: David Rovics performing his music:
http://www.davidrovics.com
Jan. 5 Seattle, WA
Jan. 6 Portland, OR
Jan. 7 Newport, OR
Jan. 8 Corvallis, OR
Seattle, WA, January 5, 2010
7:30 – 9pm
Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street.
Advance tickets are $5 at www.brownpapertickets.com or 800/838-3006, or at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members receive priority seating.
1119 Eighth Avenue (at Seneca Street)
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone (206) 652-4255
Fax (206) 652-5858
Email info@townhallseattle.org
Portland, OR, January 6, 2010
7:00 p.m. at Powells:
http://www.powells.com/events
CONTACT ORGANIZER:
Barbara Ellis
barbaragellis at earthlink dot net
Newport, OR, January 7, 2010
5:30 p.m.
David Swanson and David Rovics.
Tom Juravich & David Swanson on the Surreal News
December 3rd, 2009 by WSLR 96.5 LPFM
When: Friday, Dec 4, from 9 to 10 a.m. EST
Where: The Surreal News on WSLR 96.5 LP FM
The Surreal News welcomes singer-songwriter, author and labor activist Tom Juravich, who recently released a new roots-rocking musical CD and a book sharing the same name: “Altar of the Bottom Line.”
Using two different media mediums, Juravich paints intimate portraits of the everyday struggles and dreams of workers.
Tom Juravich began singing professionally about work and labor back in late early 1980s, in the middle of the first wave of plant closings in the U.S. His first album, “Rising Again” was sponsored by the United Auto Workers in 1981.
He went on to record “A World to Win,” of which Edward Clark, from the clothing workers’ union wrote: “Your songs smell to me like thread, cloth, factory machine oil, social justice and creative genius.”
His album “Out of Darkness: The Mine Workers Story,” became the soundtrack for a film about the coal-miners’ union.
Surreal News hosts Steve and Larry along with Author David Swanson will also take a look President Obama’s plans to escalate the war efforts in Afghanistan.
Each episode of The Surreal News features “A Tannen Weekly” by humorist Pete Tannen, a Media Matters Minute and plenty of under reported news items.
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Tuesday Evening, Dec. 1, New York City
David Swanson, book event
"Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union"
December 1, 7:00 p.m.
With Mark Crispin Miller.
AND With John Nichols, author of the Foreword to "Daybreak".
At McNally Jackson books.
52 Prince St.
(b/t Lafayette & Mulberry)
New York, NY 10012
212-274-1160
Audio: Steve Kramer and David Swanson
It's a solo effort for Steve this time, as he interviews author and activist David Swanson about his new book, Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union (from Seven Stories Press). Learn why the President holds all the cards in the U.S. Government, and why that's a very bad thing - and how you, as citizens, can fix it! And why both Steve and David both consider themselves democratic activists - with a decidedly small "d"!
David mentions the hoped-for impeachment of Jay Bybee. Who's he, and why should he be impeached? Glad you asked!
Also, we give a big shout-out to all of the artists who've made music on the Secret Frequency such a treat for our listeners. Listen for news of new CD releases and upcoming shows by your favorites! Some extra music on this segment from electronic and ambient artist Luigi Saracino - check out his blog!
Author David Swanson Stops At Yoo's
Author David Swanson Stops At Yoo's | Indy Bay
John Yoo's house was one of the stops in David Swanson's book-tour. The author of "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union" stopped outside the home of the author of torture memos. Cynthia Papermaster of Code Pink, as well as other non-violent protesters were present to meet with Swanson. UC Berkeley detective Wade McAdams arrived on the scene along with officer Ruffin. Four Berkeley City patrol cars arrived shortly after. See more photos and videos.
Video: David Swanson in Portland, ME
Video by Jeffrey Phillips, Portland Maine public access, includes footage of outdoor rally, bookstore event, and interview with Herb Hoffman.
Orange County CA Welcomes David Swanson Speaking on "War, Peace, and Power Abuses" Tonight 7 PM
What: David Swanson Speaks on "War, Peace, and Power Abuses"
When: November 24, 2009, 7 p.m.
Where: Teamsters Local 952
140 South Marks Way
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: 714.740.6200
What powers were stripped from Congress and handed to the White House, and what will it take to permanently move them back? Which of these powers is Barack Obama making use of or even expanding upon? And in the future, how can we embellish our rights, create democratic representation in Congress, and make presidents into executives rather than emperors? These questions are addressed as David Swanson visits Orange County to talk about his new book, Daybreak: The Undoing Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union
(Seven Stories Press; September 15, 2009).
Hosted by the Patrick Henry Democratic Club. Endorsed by Code Pink, Orange County Peace Coalition, Progressive Democrats of America, and
many others.
Lila Garrett of KPFK Interviews Rep. Kucinich & David Swanson, Who Appears Tonight in Marr Vista!
Congressman Dennis Kucinich tells us what happened to his amendment to allow States to select Single Payer Healthcare no matter what plan the Congress comes up with. The Kucinich Amendment was passed by the House but did not appear in the final bill. The Whitehouse stopped it. We ask, for what reason? And with such hobbled Healthcare bills coming from both the House and Senate how do we get to Single Payer from here?
What about Afghanistan? More troops? No troops? Something in between? The President is holding the world in suspense waiting for his decision. Meanwhile, what's in store for our people and theirs in that ravaged country? Former head UN weapons Inspector Scott Ritter joins us for that discussion and the launching of “theveteransproject.org”...a new, much needed program.
And David Swanson previews his new book Daybreak. How much "change" has Obama, the Prophet of change, delivered? What does the future hold? Should our 200 year old Constitution be rewritten? Think big! Do we actually need a Senate or a Supreme Court?
Swanson, a consummate political analyst, also appears in person tomorrow night (Monday Nov. 23rd) at St. Bede's Church 3590 Grandview in Marr Vista. The evening is moderated by Marcy Winograd and Lila Garrett of (Host of CONNECT THE DOTS) KPFK 90.7 FM in LA; 98.7 Santa Barbara. Listen here.
War, Peace, & Power Abuses: David Swanson in Fresno, CA
Q&A video that follows this one is at:
http://youtube.com/afterdowningstreet
Party at John Yoo's House Sunday - You're Invited
November 22, 2009, Bay Area, CA
* 10-11 a.m. protest at John Yoo's (Torture Professor) house, 1241 Grizzly Peak Blvd., Berkeley, CA
Followed by events on David Swanson's book tour: "Daybreak, Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union"
* 12:00 p.m. in downtown Walnut Creek
Community Center
1375 Civic Drive (in Civic Park)
Walnut Creek 94596
925-933-7850
http://www.mtdpc.org
* 3 p.m. at DIESEL, A Bookstore in Oakland
5433 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618, (510) 653-9965
* 7:30 PM in the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists Hall, 1924 Cedar at Bonita, 1 block East of MLK Jr. Way
Wheelchair accessible. Donation requested.
Co-sponsored by the BFUU Social Justice Committee
http://www.bfuu.org
CONTACT THE ORGANIZERS:
Cindy Sheehan
cindy@cindysheehanssoapbox dot com
Susan Harman
susanharman1@gmail dot com
Mary Alice O'Connor
maryalice@mtdpc dot org
http://www.mtdpc.org
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November 23, 2009, Los Angeles, CA
Audio: David Swanson on KVRM
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C-Span to Show David Swanson Book Event on Cable and Online Sunday Nov. 22nd 7:45 a.m. ET
C-Span's Book TV, which can be watched on cable television on C-Span 2 or online at http://www.booktv.org plans to air a book event they recorded when I was in Miami, Florida.
Here's more info.
NYC Event Not to Miss
David Swanson Book Event: "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union"
New York City - December 1, 7:00 p.m.
With Mark Crispin Miller.
AND With John Nichols, author of the Foreword to "Daybreak".
At McNally Jackson books.
52 Prince St.
(b/t Lafayette & Mulberry)
New York, NY 10012
212-274-1160
Video: Bruce Gagnon Interviews David Swanson
This is the latest from Bruce Gagnon's cable TV show, which is shown all across the state of Maine, and which you can ask to have shown in your part of the country.
(It's way better quality than the internet requires, so please be very patient for it to start. Then ask your local cable station to play it.)
Here's the source with more information. And we expect smaller versions to be posted there soon for those of you not working at super computers.
Author David Swanson Visits UMaine
Author David Swanson Visits UMaine
Heather Seavey | WCSH6
Peace activisit and author, David Swanson visited the University of Maine in Orono Thursday.
He blames the Bush adminstration for expanding the powers of the presidency and deteriorating the constitution and bill of rights.
He is also critical of the Obama administration for continuing to take advantage of some of the increased presidential powers that he says president bush created.
David Swanson says "If presidents have the power to re-write laws to make new laws to imprison people without charge to spy on people without warrant to launch wars without a declaration from congress and so on and so forth that will make a difference and it is making a difference right now." Read more.
