Laurie David
by
findingDulcinea Staff
Laurie David, soon to be divorced from comedian, Seinfeld creator, and Curb Your Enthusiasm star Larry David, is a head honcho of Hollywood environmental activists. Encouraging Mr. David to purchase a hybrid car, the Toyota Prius, and touring the country speaking about environmental issues, Laurie is a powerhouse.
At Home Online
To learn more about Laurie, visit her Web site. It's full of useful activist links on the Web, press releases about Laurie and her work, and a “Take Action!” button that leads viewers to the organization Stop Global Warming.
Source: Laurie David Online
Read Laurie’s bio on her site and learn that Stop Global Warming’s Virtual March was actually founded by David, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Senator John McCain. You’ll also learn that David was a producer of Al Gore’s film, An Inconvenient Truth.
Actively Blogging
The Huffington Post, a popular online political magazine, has a blog section where many of Laurie David’s influential writings can be found. Here, David addresses her environmental concerns to Huffington readers and also singles out specific figures, like CNN’s Wolf Blitzer. Her heated posts on oil companies contrast with other encouraging pieces, like an article about the Weather Channel, which she applauds for taking a formal stance on global warming. Click above for an index of David’s writings for the Post.
Source: Huffington Post
Curbing Cars
LA Weekly’s lengthy article and interview with Laurie David, “Curb Your SUV,” uses the activist’s electric SUV campaign to increase awareness about traditional cars as a jumping-off point, but discusses the issue of celebrity activism in an engaging and personal way. You get an in-depth look at David’s lifestyle and the integrity behind her environmental missions.
Source: LA Weekly
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