Tag Archives: Politics

Now more than ever: it’s toe-bee-us, not to-bias(ed)

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Tobias Eigen

Jiminy crickets, I have had a fun week listening to my name being butchered on the radio and reading it every day in the newspapers and online. The latest was this email from Jodi Jacobson from Engender Health that took … Continue reading →

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Message from activist @ democrats.com: On April 28, Spell I-M-P-E-A-C-H for Congress

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Tobias Eigen

I got the message below from activist @ democrats.com today – and I for one think it’s a terrific idea to put the word IMPEACH! everywhere on April 28. The sooner the better. I’ll start with this IMPEACH! Banner for … Continue reading →

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greenlightnigeria.org – it begins!

Posted on April 8, 2007 by Tobias Eigen

In a comment to my Blueprint for a Nigerian Civil Society Election Blog, Tim Concannon announced greenlightnigeria.org – I’m glad to see this development and hope it catches on. Congratulations SDN and IDASA! Please help spread the word and make … Continue reading →

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Audioblogging by Mobile Phone? Round 2: Nigerian Election Blog Blueprint

Posted on April 4, 2007 by Tobias Eigen

When considering a Civil Society Election Blog for Nigeria, we realized fairly quickly that it has to be possible for people to contribute to it via their mobile phones. Post via the web and e-mail, yes, but also somehow via … Continue reading →

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Men change diapers too

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Tobias Eigen

OK, this article in the Christian Science Monitor makes me very happy. Vienna gives a gender change to its signs and I think it’s a wonderful idea that other communities – including Bainbridge island – should follow. I can totally … Continue reading →

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OSISA statement on Zimbabwe Rights Abuses – March 12,2007

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Tobias Eigen

I received this alert from the Open Society Initiative of Southern Africa via the AU-Monitor mailing list this morning. It seems that momentum against the Mugabe government is picking up, also with reports on the radio this morning that even … Continue reading →

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Blueprint for a Nigerian Civil Society Election Blog

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Tobias Eigen

Nigeria’s election in April promises to be full of surprises – and I am worried for the people in Nigeria and the region that it may not go well and descend the country into chaos. A Nigerian friend who should … Continue reading →

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I would like to think that I *would* share my socks!

Posted on March 2, 2007 by Tobias Eigen

I received the email below from Ami Dar of Idealist.org this afternoon – and wanted to share the message far and wide. I am full of admiration for Ami and the work he and his colleagues do at Idealist.org, and … Continue reading →

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Don’t let Bush get us into a war with Iran!

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Tobias Eigen

I just signed a petition to ask Congress to demand President Bush seek congressional authorization before considering military action in Iran. He seems out of control, and we have to stop the war in Iraq from escalating into a regional … Continue reading →

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Terrific New York Times video of Last King of Scotland premiere in Uganda

Posted on February 23, 2007 by Tobias Eigen

The New York Times covered the Last King of Scotland Movie Premiere in Uganda on Sunday, February 21, 2007. Watching the online video is a giddy, emotional affair. I am so glad this film was made, and am very much … Continue reading →

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