Natural Resource Defense Council And “The Oceans”

Common Sense is currently working with NRDC to protect the ocean along California through the Marine Life Protection Act. Learn more at CalOceans.org and become a fan on Facebook.

(RED): $130 Million Raised In Three Years

In the latest blog from (RED), the organization announced that in three years, $130 million has been raised for the Global Fund.  Read the full entry.

The Latest Immigration Wire From The Media Consortium

See what MediaWires blogger Nezua has to say about the Henry Louis Gates arrest and the United States as a post racial nation.

Check Out This Week’s Pulse From The Media Consortium

“Early reports out of the Senate Finance Committee suggest that we’re
looking at a healthcare bill with no public option, no employer mandate, and
no insurance exchange to bring down costs”.

See what else Lindsay Beyerstein has to say about healthcare reform.

Human Rights And Impunity In Guatemala

HRF Senior Associate Andrew Hudson is currently in Guatemala observing the state of human rights and the situation of human rights defenders there. Read more.

The Weekly Audit From The Media Consortium

TMC blogger Zach Carter discusses the importance of including ordinary citizens in the financial reform process.

Find out more…

Gitmo Trials: Being All They Can Be

David Danzig, of Human Rights First, wrote an entry in the Huffington Post on his experiences while overseeing trials at Gitmo. Read his article.

Natural Resource Defense Council And The Boreal Birds / Tar Sands Project

Common Sense NMS is very pleased to announce being chosen as a social media partner to work with Natural Resource Defense Council on the Boreal Birds project. Find out more about the dangerous impact the Tar Sands Oil Development will have on these beautiful birds.

Please also join NRDC on Facebook and stay up to date with all of their great work.

This Sunday, And Every Sunday, At 4:30 PST, James Boyce Joins Mario Solis-Marich On KTALK 1150

Mario Solis-Marich is one of progressive radio’s rising stars, and every Sunday at 4:30 Pacific, James Boyce, founder of Common Sense NMS, is a special guest on Mario’s Show on Los Angeles KTALK AM 1150, discussing the issues of week, what’s happening y mucho mas. Listen in here.

(RED) Launches New Site For (RED)NIGHTS

Today (RED) launched their new website for (RED)NIGHTS, their ongoing concert series designed to raise money to help people suffering with AIDS in Africa. It can be found here.