McCain's Private Cell Phone Towers - Courtesy AT&T and Verizon

Dear Reader, No company in America  has done more to make our democracy work than CREDO has.  They have tirelessly registered more than 2.5 million people since 2006, improved the quality of polling place workers, and experimented with texting technology on their phones to get the vote out among young voters. That's one of the reasons why I support CREDO, and urge you to switch to CREDO as your mobile provider. And they will pay off your contract and give you goodies as well.   Don Hazen Executive Editor, AlterNet.org

A special cell tower just for your ranch? Sorry, no. Big donations to progressive nonprofits every year? Yes. Dear Alternet reader, Last week, we all learned that AT&T and Verizon recently set up free cellphone towers for the McCain ranch in Arizona. (Read the Washington Post article to learn even more about the extensive ties between these giant telecoms and Senator McCain.) Wow. It really makes you wonder if they set up these towers in the interests of their customers...or whether they were just trying to curry favor with a powerful politician. Here at CREDO, we have a fundamentally different view of political involvement. We got into business more than 20 years ago to support the progressive movement and bring about the social change this world needs. Grassroots civic engagement and participation have been woven into the very fabric of our company since day one-but this year we've been especially busy matching our "walk" to our "talk." We've decided to offer free outbound domestic calls during polling hours this election day, November 4th, so our members can call everyone they know to get out and vote. We've helped more than 2.5 million people (of all political parties) register to vote since 2006. We created the nonpartisan Pollworkers for Democracy program and have helped train more than 12,000 volunteers to protect this election from the inside. We created the Text Out the Vote site for you to send Get Out The Vote reminders via text to your friends. You see, when you get right down to it, your phone is not a neutral choice. CREDO is the only mobile phone company dedicated to getting everyone involved in the electoral process and empowering our customers to take action on important issues. So I ask that you consider switching your mobile service over to CREDO today. When you join CREDO before October 24th, you'll enjoy:* A free Sanyo Katana LX camera phone (a $249.00 value) Contract buyout; we'll reimburse your previous carrier's early termination fee, up to $200 Number portability; you keep your current mobile number Free outbound domestic calling this Election Day, November 4th Of course, like every other CREDO Mobile customer, you'll enjoy fabulous customer service from live, helpful agents...the clarity of Sprint's nationwide all-digital network, reaching over 250 million people†...and a portion of your monthly bill will be donated not to operate cell towers for the McCain ranch, but instead to 50 great progressive nonprofit groups every year (such as Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a fantastic watchdog group). The best part is, we make it easy to do the right thing. Switch now and we'll cover the cost of your early termination fee (up to $200).* Click here to visit credomobile.com and learn more, or call 866.513.8670 to talk to someone right now about making the switch. Be sure to mention special offer code 500203 to get this special offer. Sincerely, Michael Kieschnick Co-founder and President CREDO Mobile P.S. Don't delay-in order to ensure your phone is shipped and activated in time for Election Day, your order must be placed with us by this Saturday, October 25th. To get this special offer, please use special offer code: 500203 * All with a two-year CREDO Mobile service agreement. Offer subject to credit qualification. No early termination fee during the 30-day trial; all service charges and late/damaged equipment-return fees apply. Early termination fee: CREDO Mobile will credit your account (up to $200) 30 days after receiving a copy of your prior carrier's termination fee charges; details to follow by mail. Offer only available to new CREDO Mobile customers. † Sprint is the network provider only; your service is handled exclusively by CREDO Mobile. Sprint is a trademark of Sprint Nextel. Join CREDO Mobile and enjoy free calls this Election Day CREDO is the only mobile phone company with a strong commitment to preserving and protecting our democracy through grassroots empowerment. Join CREDO today and you'll get*: A free Sanyo Katana LX camera phone ($249 value) Reimbursement of your other carrier's early termination fee A Tread™ phone case made from recycled tires To get this special offer, please use special offer code: 500203

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Van Jones: How to Save U.S. | Al Franken Takes the Lead | Palin's Dumbest Lines

Headlines Newsletter October 23rd, 2008 All stories, blogs, and video »

Van Jones: How We Can Lead Our Country Out of Crisis By Tara Lohan, Joshua Holland, AlterNet Van Jones talks about a new vision for America in which progressives go from protest to governance. Read more »   Al Franken Is Leading in the Nastiest, Most Expensive Senate Race in the Country By Alexander Zaitchik, AlterNet Minnesota GOP senator Norm Coleman has engaged in McCain-style smear efforts against Franken, and is paying the price in the polls. Read more »   How Big Oil's Lobbyists Contributed to Big Finance's Crash By Antonia Juhasz, AlterNet Working Americans are reeling from the "unintended consequences" of their relentless war against regulation. Read more »   The 11 Dumbest Things Sarah Palin Has Said So Far By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet Presenting a roundup of Sarah Palin's most hilarious, shocking and scary statements since she was added to the McCain ticket. Read more »   The Big Difference in Obama's and McCain's Plans for Our Energy Future By David Morris, AlterNet It's not so much about their goals as the tools they would use to reach those goals. Read more »   Justice Department Targets ACORN But Ignores GOP Voter Suppression By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet On the eve of the 2008 election, the Department leaks a FBI probe of ACORN but remains silent on widespread voter intimidation tactics. Read more »   Medical Bills, Drug Prices and Access to Health Care -- Election Guide AlterNet Find out how the candidates compare on health insurance, prescription drugs, obesity, veterans' health and more. Read more »   Despite the Threat of Harsh Punishment, Soldier Says "No" to Deployment in Afghanistan By Sarah Lazare, AlterNet How 21-year-old soldier Blake Ivey came to see war as "flat-out murder." Read more »   PEEK and Video: The hottest buzz and videos on the web     Ellen Slams Palin on Gay Marriage By Amanda Terkel, Think Progress "People are going to be who they're going to be and we need to love them for who they are, and let them love who they want to love." Read more »   Why McCain is Betting Big on Pennsylvania By Chris Bowers, Open Left Here's why, when presented with a list of crappy choices, Pennsylvania is the best option for McCain. Read more »   Palin Tells Dobson That 'Prayer Warriors' Should Ask God to Intervene in U.S. Election for GOP By Blue Texan, Firedoglake Does this mean that Sarah Palin believes that without God's intervention the McCain-Palin ticket will lose? Read more »

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Your free guide to all things "election"

Dear Reader, I'm sure you agree this has been a heck of an election season unlike anything in memory, with many highs and lows. Sarah Palin, of course, has gotten incredible attention, as has the mudslinging mostly coming from the McCain campaign. Much of the coverage has been about personalities and attempts to slander -- and certainly not enough about the issues. We face daunting problems caused by the massive deregulation of the financial markets, excessive corporate behavior, bad loans leading to a plunge in housing values, and on and on. All this will affect your day-to-day life -- your health care, what you can afford to spend for essentials -- and the future in so many ways. So we have to get it right on November 4. Many things hinge on Election Day. And for the best preparation before you vote, AlterNet has put together some handy election guides. AlterNet's voter guides will show you where the candidates stand on the issues that matter the most, like the economy, the environment, health care, immigration and reproductive justice. Make Your Vote Count And with all the hullabaloo in the media about voter fraud, potential long lines and those dratted voting machines, it pays to take basic steps to ensure your vote and those of your friends and family are protected. Here are the essential steps. They may seem obvious and simple, but still, they are necessary. Use these tips to make sure your voice is heard on Election Day: Call your county election office to ensure your registration information is correct. Vote early to avoid Election Day delays or use an absentee ballot. For those voting on Election Day, know where your polling place is located, what ID to bring (especially new voters) and expect lines. Call an election protection hotline if there is trouble. Happy voting and see you at the polls! Don Hazen Executive Editor, AlterNet.org

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The Pain of the $100 Trillion Economic Mess | Maddow's Stunning Success | The Truth About ACORN

Headlines Newsletter October 22nd, 2008 All stories, blogs, and video »

How Wall Street Hustlers Built a $100 Trillion House of Cards and Stuck You with the Fallout By Joshua Holland, AlterNet Deregulation brought us hugely "leveraged" investments, and they brought us panicked markets and pain. Read more »   The Mormon Church Is Leading the Fight Against Gay Marriage in California By Ray Ring, High Country News California's Prop. 8 has exploded into an expensive, extensive battle between religious conservatives and gay rights advocates. Read more »   As Democratic Landslide Looms, Big Media Try to Peddle More 'Right-Wing Nation' B.S. By Paul Waldman, Media Matters for America When Democrats win we're told that they need to move to the center. What a joke. Read more »   The Power of the Internet and the Failure of Rovian Politics By Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post Age has finally become an issue for John McCain. But the problem isn't the candidate's 72 years; it's the antediluvian approach of his campaign. Read more »   Oliver Stone's "W." -- A Catastrophe Worthy of the Worst President By Eileen Jones, eXiled Online You can practically feel Oilver Stone sitting behind you, breathing on the back of your neck and willing you to see the brilliance of his vision. Read more »   You Can't be President: The Outrageous Barriers to Democracy in America By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet Author John R. MacArthur's new book ponders the enduring problems in American democracy. Read more »   Karl Rove Nearly Handcuffed by Activist Who Tried to Put Him Under Citizen's Arrest for 'Treason' By Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet A group of CODEPINK activists at a mortgage bankers' meeting in San Francisco try to arrest Karl Rove. Read more »   Brave New Films Exposes the Truth About ACORN By Lindsay Beyerstein, Firedoglake BNF released a new short film yesterday debunking the McCain campaign's smears against ACORN. Read more »   Saving the Environment May be Our Best Hope for the Economy -- Election Guide AlterNet From climate change to energy independence, a look at where the candidates stand on this year's top 10 environmental issues. Read more »   Cable News Phenom Maddow Doubles Her Audience in a Matter of Days By Brian Stelter, The New York Times Word is spreading like wildfire about the MSNBC host's hard-hitting new show. Read more »   Mexican Government Covers Up Murder of Journalist By John Gibler, AlterNet The cover-up is part of a horrid tradition where impunity is cemented into the fabric of the law. Read more »   PEEK and Video: The hottest buzz and videos on the web     McCain Says Western Pennsylvania Is Racist By Sam Stein, Huffington Post Oh, man, what a gaffe. This will certainly go down as one of the more awkward moments of this campaign cycle. Read more »   Palin Claims Vice President 'In Charge of the U.S. Senate' By Ryan Powers, Think Progress Governor, there's this great document called the Constitution that you should really take a look at. Read more »   McCain Blames Feminists for Campaign's Slipping Support By Lucinda Marshall, Feminist Peace Network And apparently they're mighty proud of it. Read more »

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Pollan: Words for the Next Pres | Green Election Guide | Environment & Economy

Environment Newsletter October 21st, 2008 More from Environment »

Saving the Environment May be Our Best Hope for the Economy -- Election Guide AlterNet From climate change to energy independence, a look at where the candidates stand on this year's top 10 environmental issues. Read more »   AlterNet has now rolled out voter guides for all our issue areas to help you make informed decisions in the upcoming election -- just two weeks to go. Below is our enviro guide and you can also find a guide specifically for water issues in our Water section. Where do the candidates stand on different strains of energy policy? How about clean water? Green jobs? Check out the voter guides. We've also got some great election and economy related content this week -- the big topics of the day, including some words that Michael Pollan has for the next president. Thanks for reading, Tara Lohan, Managing Editor     Environmental Failure: A Ruined Planet Is Closer to Reality By James Gustave Speth, Yale Environment 360 Environmental groups have grown in strength and sophistication, but the environment has continued to go downhill. Why? Read more »   How the Economic Crisis Will Affect the Environment By Michael T. Klare, Huffington Post Will the crisis be good or bad for the environment, especially with respect to global warming? Read more »   Climate Change Threatens to Dry up the Southwest's Future By Jason Mark, Earth Island Journal The abundant water and cheap energy that have fueled the Southwest's transformation are starting to dry up. Read more »   Dear Mr. Next President -- Food, Food, Food By Michael Pollan, The New York Times We must move into the post-oil era to improve the health of the American people and to mitigate climate change. Read more »   The Meltdown We Really Can't Afford By Kerry Trueman, AlterNet We are in danger of passing an extremely dangerous tipping point, with the frightening discovery of massive deposits of sub-sea methane in the Arctic. Read more »

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