http://www.ramonaforum.org The Progressive Group of Ramona Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:17:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The issues are still all there.  Progressives have their ‘work cut out’.  Only progressives can bring real change. Here are few issues: Thoughts of many—if not majority—of Americans and their support of issues defy concept of human rights, social justice and fairness to all, Americans and beyond.  Progressives, read ‘A look At ... http://www.ramonaforum.org/2010/01/ramona-forum-looks-at-2010/ Since last October,  Ramona Forum has been very active in Peace Garden ( last full report: July 2009). We made great progress in this area. Health care reform issue has frustrated most of us. Yet, we maintained our demonstration in favor of Public Option with few regulars and occasional ... http://www.ramonaforum.org/2010/01/ramona-forum-since-october-2009-update/ Here is one look at the year 2009.  Progressives need to take a hard look. Here are some facts, their significance and lessons to learn, and work needed. Read and join in the dialog. On November 3, 2009, another gay rights issue (aka human rights issue) lost another referendum ... http://www.ramonaforum.org/2010/01/looking-back-at-year-2009/ Summer in Ramona lingered to the end of September.   Because of the heat we had to cancel two demonstrations and the monthly Peace Garden gathering.   Health of our regulars was an added factor.  We are stressing the importance of Public Option in our demonstrations and letter writing efforts.   In ... http://www.ramonaforum.org/2009/10/october-2009-updates/ September 19, 2009 Dear Friends: This is an appeal to Forum Family members with a big preamble.  This is also a letter of explanation that we believe we owe to our Forum Family members. Last Saturday members of the Ramon Forum demonstrated on the Streets of Ramona to counter the local Tea Party ... http://www.ramonaforum.org/2009/09/an-appeal-with-a-long-preamble/ HEALTH CARE REFORM AND BEYOND We promoted all our causes, especially Health Care Reform, through our booth in Ramona Fair 2009. Ramona Forum is currently actively promoting a Health Care Reform that contains a Public Option, especially for uninsured and underinsured Americans. Ideally, we would like ... http://www.ramonaforum.org/2009/08/current-issues-august-18-2009/ We are an organization of progressive thinking residents of Ramona, dedicated to respectful dialogue within the community. Our mission is to bring to public attention issues that affect our world, nation, and community for the purpose of informing, discussing, educating and acting upon those concerns. In doing so we hope ... http://www.ramonaforum.org/2008/09/program/ Report on FORUM at the Fair is posted at Minutes and Report (Aug 1, 2009) PEACE GARDEN PEACE GARDEN that is what we named our Forum garden. It is really a very peaceful place surrounded by tall majestic eucalyptus trees, pines, and some shade trees with few chairs and benches scattered around. ... http://www.ramonaforum.org/2008/09/current-issues/ For special events please check the monthly updates at the upper  section of the home page. http://www.ramonaforum.org/2008/09/weekly-special-events/