[imc-st.louis] Fwd: Tina Richards Resignation

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Subject: Resignation
From:    "Tina Richards" <tina at grassrootsamerica4us.org>
Date:    Mon, March 10, 2008 10:04 am
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Grassroots America, A Non Profit
March 10, 2008
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Greetings!
My journey to Washington D.C. began a little over a year ago when I
received a call
from my son about his impending third deployment.  After countless hours
in the
halls of congress, I attained what many told me was impossible.  I not
only stopped
his deployment, but he finally received his VA benefits that were long
overdue.
When he called me with the news, I was overjoyed.  Then he told me, "But
mom there
are 200 Marines here who are worse off then me, but they don't have a mom
on the
 hill speaking for them."  I told him to tell them, "Yes they do."
Since that time, I dedicated myself to speak for them.  I arranged travel
for war
resisters, disabled soldiers, parents, veterans and many others to come to
DC and
use the power of their voice.  We changed the debate on capitol hill.  For
this,
 I lost my home and all my belongings, maxed out every credit card, was
thrown in
jail and lost my job with the Democratic party.
I kept hoping that somehow I would make it work so I could continue my
work.  But
as politicians fattened their campaign accounts, mine got smaller. Last
October
I took a job so I could continue my work and keep Grassroots America
going.  But
 six months later, I have realized without financial support, I must
change how
I approach my goals.  Using my media skills, I have accepted a new job
where I can
continue my work, but in a different way.
I have been offered my own television show on Press TV (www.Presstv.com)
in  which
I have an opportunity to give voice to many within the movement.
So with deep regret, I am resigning from Grassroots America. This does not
mean
I have quit, just changing tactics.  So if you have a story that is
important for
peace and social justice, contact me.  Don't forget to notify me of all
press events,
also.
My show will be airing soon at www.PressTV.com. Press TV is a great
international
view of news 24 hour a day.  My show is called, "Outside the Box" where
I'll be
getting out the word on stories that are truly outside the box.
Tina Richards
Tina at ATN1.dk

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