Monthly Archives: January 2010

Fundraiser for the Isaly family

Eli Isaly was badly injured in an auto accident on December 28th. Eli is the son of Traci Isaly, a longtime member of MWF and co-chair of the board. The cost of Eli’s medical care and ongoing rehab therapy is … Continue reading

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Reading the Range – Second Annual

The second annual Reading the Range fundraiser for the Livingston Food Pantry will be held Feb 18 at the Danforth. A collection of local authors will read from their works and all proceeds will go to the food pantry. Last … Continue reading

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The Montana Abolition Coalition presents George White

Location: First Presbyterian Church, 26 W Babcock St., Bozeman Description: This special event is free and open to the Public. George White endured the tragic loss of his wife… only to be falsely convicted of her murder. Hear his fascinating … Continue reading

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Friends of the Library sponsor a talk by Dr. Genevieve Reid

Dr. Genevieve Reid, who traveled to Pakistan with Greg Mortensen\’s Central Asia Institute to train women in basic health care and midwifery will share her experiences at the Livingston Public Library. Dr. Reid is anl Ob-Gyn practicing in Livingston. Location: … Continue reading

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Montana Women For general membership meeting

Title: Montana Women For general membership meeting Location: Livingston Public Library Description: Everyone is welcome to attend. We will be planning and organizing the projects that were suggested at the planning meeting in January. Start Time: 18:30 Date: 2010-02-11 End … Continue reading

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Actions, issues and plans for 2010

A wonderful group of MWF members met in Livingston on Jan 14 for the first general meeting and potluck of the year. We had all the posters from past events hung up around the room to remind us of all … Continue reading

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The Politics of War and the Returning Veterans

An excellent article last week  in Counterpunch, the online magazine, by Bruce Patterson examines the official treatment of returning veterans and what it says about our country’s political approach to war.  The article is called “Welcome Home, Hold Your Tongue.”  … Continue reading

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New York Times Reports Union Resistance to Health Reform Legislation’s Tax on Benefits

Did you ever wonder how health care insurance in America became linked with employment?  The answer is that during World War II, when wages were frozen by the government, employers objected that they would not be able to recruit or … Continue reading

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