transitionhoustonene
...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Oh a Dec. 7 deadline. I didn't snap to that. Yes Alice would you be able
> to interview Delbert? I could do a filler Transition Houston article/blurb
> and maybe a short list of other resources such as the Last Organic Outpost,
> TXRX Labs, etc. I'll work on that tonight and Monday. I also know Kathy
> Kain from our Kucinich Days!
> I also wanted to do something about the Energy Day protest. I posted a
> couple of articles on it at Houston.indymedia. They are way too long so I
> will edit them down.
> It would be quicker for me to do an article on what I am familiar with:
> Energy Day, Transition Houston, and maybe let those who have quick access
> to Delbert, etc. do the article on the workplace.
> I can start sending info over Monday evening.
> Take care ya'll, and look forward to working with you.
> Theresa
> On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM, Alice Melendez <shotenmelen...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> Yes, the person you are refering to is Delbert. I was thinking the
>> same thing! I asked Wendy Harraway who was there at the meeting and
>> used to work at AIG if I could interview her about the workplace.
>> Also there were young internatonal organizers from UAW talking about
>> right to organize. I think we should do a special "Focus on the
>> Workplace" section maybe with these three interviews. (Delbert,
>> Wendy, and the young guys from UAW). This would really resonate I
>> think! And hit all sectors of the workers.
>> I am thinking about pushing my food system article back an issue and
>> focusing on teh workplace stuff since that seems to be coming up
>> strong right now.
>> On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 5:08 AM, Massoud <masso...@windstream.net> wrote:
>> > Theresa,
>> > It was nice meeting you and thanks for your e-mail. We defiantly need
>> your
>> > help. I think an article about the "insecurity in the
>> > Workplace" would be great. I'm going to find out if we can arrange those
>> > people who spoke in this regard to be at the park on a certain day and
>> time
>> > so you can interview them for the additional information for your
>> article.
>> > The text should be 400 word or less and we reserve the right to edit
>> with a
>> > minimum modification. We will send you the edited version before we go
>> for
>> > print. Please send us your profile face photo (if you wish) with your
>> full
>> > name for the paper along the photo of the clever sign that you've
>> already
>> > mentioned.
>> > The deadline is DEC.7th!
>> > On another note, I read the brochure about your organization and it
>> seems to
>> > me we should have a column to introduce progressive organizations in
>> Houston
>> > to the OH newspaper readers and Occupiers. Would you like to send us a
>> short
>> > presentation with the logo and a picture (in color) about "Transition
>> > Houston" as part of "Transition Network"? I will ask Kathleen our
>> editor to
>> > check your web site www.tranistionhouston.org for information since she
>> > doesn't have your green brochure.
>> > Again I thank you for your help. I think Kathleen would agree with me
>> that
>> > your contribution will be very beneficial to the paper and we hope you
>> can
>> > be part of the Occupy Houston newspaper team. Please let us know if you
>> are
>> > interested and have the time.
>> > Massoud
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: oh-newspaper-discussion@googlegroups.com
>> > [mailto:oh-newspaper-discussion@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of TK
>> > Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 1:31 AM
>> > To: OH Newspaper Discussion
>> > Cc: masso...@windstream.net
>> > Subject: Stories ideas: existing resource list + job insecurity story?
>> > Hello,
>> > I attended the 2nd Strategy Mtg. There was a black guy in dreads
>> > (Derrick?) who was telling a story about a co-worker being injured and
>> > he himself losing his job. It seems his story would be worthy of an
>> > article in the newspaper.
>> > I was in the doorway with people around me talking so I could not hear
>> > exactly what he was saying. Do ya'll know who I am talking about? I
>> > could help him write it or approach him about writing it himself if I
>> > knew where to find him.
>> > There were other speakers that brought up insecurity in the
>> > workplace . (I have a photo of the sign: Job Insecurity Keeps Us
>> > Silent from the silent Energy Day march.)
>> > Also I would like to submit a column devoted to already existing
>> > resources addressing some of the grievances/needs specific to Houston,
>> > (along the lines of what Nick Cooper was saying in regards to not
>> > reinventing the wheel), along with a short paragraph of how these
>> > groups/organizations got started and how they've grown and continued
>> > to sustain themselves.
>> > In addition maybe a partial list of what Houston groups/organizations
>> > have endorsed Occupy Houston with a link to a longer (and growing)
>> > list online?
>> > Look forward to working with you guys. And the 1st copy of Occupy
>> > Houston is fantastic. Very professional and I am sure a real eye-
>> > opener to those relying on for-profit-infortainment for "news".
>> > Theresa
>> > =======
>> > Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.
>> > (Email Guard: 9.0.0.898, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.18820)
>> > http://www.pctools.com/
>> > =======
>> > =======
>> > Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.
>> > (Email Guard: 9.0.0.898, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.18820)
>> > http://www.pctools.com/
>> > =======
