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Hey Arlan,
With the fight over how we're going to fund the government for the rest of the year heating up, I'm excited to be the first to tell you about a new online tool that we're trying out.
It's called Empower, and it helps people like us -- activists, community organizers, committed OFA supporters -- add our voices to the most active conversations happening online.
After locating relevant articles on the campaigns and issues we care about, Empower compiles and ranks them for easy access. You can add your feedback, suggestion, or question to a comments section, and then jump back to articles on that same topic without having to start a new search.
It's easy to use -- and we want you to be among the first OFA supporters to take it for a spin.
We've already set up a log-in and password for you:
Will you try out the new Empower tool?
So, why Empower?
Well, the fight over the Republicans' proposed spending plan for the rest of this year is a great example. I know that many of you, like me, are standing with the President as he works to find a reasonable solution. The President has proposed a budget that reduces the deficit by $1 trillion -- and is committed to finding smart ways to cut wasteful spending.
But we know we can't afford a plan that eliminates nearly a million jobs, guts investments in education and innovation, and ends protections that keep our food safe and air and water clean -- and that's exactly what congressional Republicans are proposing.
Already today, thousands of articles have been published online on the budget fight, and right now, tens of thousands of people are not only reading those articles but closely following the discussions that they generate on comment threads.
Identifying and commenting on the articles gaining the most traction online allows you -- and all of us -- to influence the conversation in a way that ensures our values and concerns are reflected. We can make sure the truth is told about our campaigns by supporting or contradicting statements made by the author and other commenters -- and adding key facts or our own personal stories to the debate.
I hope you'll take a minute or two to check it out:
http://my.barackobama.com/Empower
Thanks for all you do -- hope to see you in the comments,
Lucas
Lucas Fleischer
New Media Director
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(Tarzana, California) – The World Peace One Foundation is taking part in United We Serve, a national effort launched by President Obama to engage more Americans in serving their communities this summer. World Peace One Concerts will be launching their 10 year global peace initiative this summer, as part of the summer service initiative, which President Obama announced in a video message. “In these tough economic times, we need volunteers more than ever,” said Arlan Berglas the Executive Director of We, The World and the Director of Global Development for World Peace One. We are facing increasing demands for services, and volunteers can help us fill this growing need. We are pleased to join this national effort and thank the President for making this call to service.” United We Serve kicks off on June 22 and runs through September 11, which will be marked for the first time as a national day of service and remembrance. The initiative is being led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that improves lives and strengthens communities though volunteering and service. “This summer, I'm calling on all of you to make volunteerism and community service part of your daily life and the life of this nation,” said President Obama in the video. “Economic recovery is as much about what you're doing in your communities as what we're doing in Washington – and it’s going to take all of us, working together.” United We Serve focuses on five key areas where everyone can have a real impact in their community: education, health, energy and the environment; community renewal, and safety and security. To make it easy for individuals to get involved, the Corporation created Serve.gov, a website that allows visitors to type in their zip code to find local volunteer opportunities, recruit volunteers by posting their organization’s projects, or get ideas for creating their own projects with friends, families, and neighbors. “Everyone has something to give, and summer is a great time to get involved,” said Dr. Aymee Coget, the Executive Director of the Global Happiness Association, and President of the American Happiness Association. By serving this summer, we hope more people will make an ongoing commitment to volunteering throughout the year. This association teaches people online (for free) how to control their thoughts, so that they are happy all the time! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTfi0D1Vkg0 World Peace One plans to raise $2 Billion Dollars and give to thye Corporation for National & Community Service. 1.1 Billion for Community Service and an additional $900 Million for Online Community Service. We plan to have the money available by the middle of April, 2011. For more information go to www.aunitedworld.net/invest - www.aunitedworld.net/bailout - www.aunitedworld.net/empower