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U.S. Army Sergeant Kills 17
Innocent Afghan Civilians
9 WERE CHILDREN!
These kinds of actions, much like war itself, will guarantee the absence of the PEACE our country says it is trying to create in the Middle East and around the world.
It is unfortunate that the evils of war all too often create this type of situation for anyone involved where soldiers and civilians on both sides of conflict are left with unimaginable psychological scars.
TELL THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS THAT
IT IS TIME TO END THE WAR!
for more info contact SOJOURNERS at
sojo.net
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Attacks on Civilians persist in
Central Africa!
Urge Obama to renew pressure in Central Africa
WHY?
- Mutilation - Abduction - Rape - Torture - Sexual Slavery - - Pillaging - Recruitment and use of child soldiers -
WE CANNOT STAND BY AND WATCH ANOTHER RWANDA!
for more info contact Amnesty International at:
alerts@takeaction.amnestyusa.org
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Over 11 Million People Suffering!
Food, Clean Water and Sanitation Needed Now!
Drought in Somalia is hurting our Global Family in East Africa! This area is historically known as the "Cradle of Civilization".
It is unimaginable the pain of having to choose which of your children must be left to die so the others may survive, and this is exactly what is happening in the birthplace of all Humanity! Understand we are all connected!
TELL CONGRESS WE CANNOT AFFORD TO CUT PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF WORLDWIDE POVERTY/HUNGER!
ACT NOW! CLICK LINK BELOW!
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TOXIC AIR / WATER POLLUTION?
TransCanada PLANS TO IGNORE REJECTION AND BUILD ANYWAY!
TAR SANDS OIL IS CONSIDERED THE
"DIRTIEST FUEL ON EARTH"
The XL PIPELINE PROJECT is still poised to
pump 900,000 barrels of it....EVERY DAY,
across U.S. and Canadian land.
SOME NOT-SO-FUN FACTS ABOUT
TAR SANDS OIL:
- Carbon Dioxide emissions 3 x more than conventional oil
- 3 barrels of water to make 1 barrel oil = Toxic sludge ponds
- TransCanada's XLPipeline#1...12 spills in its first year alone
AND THE LIST GOES ON...TO FIND OUT MORE go to:
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH at: www.foe.org
Local Missouri Issues:
Support Health Care for Everyone!
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HJR 8, sponsored by Rep. Andrew Koenig, would expand and increase the state’s sales tax in lieu of a progressive income tax. Partnership for Children opposes this bill because of the added tax on children’s services like child care and health care. We are joined by a wide range of stakeholders and we don’t believe there is much appetite for this bill this year. We are still worried, however, that it could make it to the ballot in 2012 funded almost in its entirety by one billionaire from St. Louis.
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National Issues:
REINSTATE V A W A
(Violence Against Women Act)
VAWA was created in response to growing violence against women in America and provides critical funding for prevention and education.
VAWA has for years given safety and support to victims and communities, and contributes necessary resources to assist law enforcement, judges, and prosecutors to hold offenders accountable.
VAWA has traditionally been fully supported and renewed every 5 years in the Senate, until now, where it is being threatened with a filibuster.
TELL OUR SENATORS PASS THIS BILL!
For More Info Contact: NETWORK at
www.networklobby.org/legislation/VAWA
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President Obama signs N.D.A.A.
National Defense Authorization Act
THIS MEANS...
- The U.S. may detain indefinitely, without proof, Anyone worldwide, they "believe" may be a threat.
- GUANTANAMO detention and known torture facility may be open indefinitely despite the President's promise to close it.
- This Act undermines our right of due process ("innocent until proven guilty") for not just Americans, but every person on the planet. If abused it may be used to silence our freedom of speech as guaranteed by the Constitution.
10+ YEARS OF DETENTION AND MISTREATMENT
WILL NOT MAKE US SAFER!
For more info Contact Amnesty International
alerts@takeaction.amnestyusa.org
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VOTERS AT RISK!
CORPORATE FUNDED RIGHT WING TEA PARTY CONSERVATIVES ARE TAKING STEPS TO LIMIT AMERICAN'S ACCESS TO VOTING!
AMONG THOSE TARGETED ARE MINORITIES, THE ELDERLY, THE HANDICAPPED, THE YOUNG, AND THE POOR...
...THOSE LEAST ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE POLLS ARE OFTEN THOSE WHOSE VOICE NEEDS TO BE HEARD THE MOST!
TELL OUR LEADERS...LET AMERICA VOTE!
SEE THE N.A.A.C.P. VIDEO AT
http://action.naacp.org/wewillstand
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Reggie Clemons has been held
On Death Row for 20 Years!
...and like Troy Davis who was recently killed by the State of Georgia, the State of Missouri is holding Reggie Clemons with:
- No physical evidence
- More than reasonable doubts
- Likely discrimination as the accused is black / victims white
JOIN AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
in the "WRITE FOR RIGHTS"
Highlighting 15 priority human rights abuse cases, Amnesty International is asking all those concerned with protecting our rights as human beings to write letters flooding the offices of the Local, National, and International Governments who are currently participating in these abuses.
FOR MORE INFO: alerts@takeaction.amnestyusa.org
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PROTECT S.N.A.P.
( Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ) "FOODSTAMPS"
49 million households in America struggle with
Hunger!
CONTACT YOUR SENATOR/CONGRESSPERSON!
Our House and Senate are poised to make drastic cuts to S.N.A.P. and other programs that help our poor, and our children all too often pay the price!
Please suggest the improvement and enrichment of existing programs vs. their destruction.
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"HUD" Housing Assistance Program
On the Chopping Block?
Contact your Senators/Congresspersons NOW!
The HUD program has for years helped to educate and assist low income people / families in navigating the maze of buying / financing a home. Once again the program is at risk of losing funding as members of our House and Senate seek to cut where they can, to "fix" the budget deficit.
Please ask them to cut elsewhere...
CALL/WRITE/EMAIL your Representatives A.S.A.P.
to keep this vital resource available to our
communities.
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AMERICAN DREAM VANISHING ?
NEW CENSUS SHOWS AMERICA'S POOR AT
HIGHEST LEVEL IN 50+ YEARS! THAT'S
46.2 Million People IN THE U.S.A. ALONE!
- - - 1 OUT OF EVERY 3 IS A CHILD! - - -
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND @
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SUPPORT THE DREAM ACT!
The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act gives immigrant children who have lived here more than five years and graduate from a U.S. high school the opportunity to attend college here or join the military for two years with the promise of citizenship.
Call, write, or email your local Congressperson
for their support!
ACT NOW!
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TROY DAVIS: EXECUTED with REASONABLE DOUBTS
After being held on death row for nearly 20 years!
- several witnesses claim police forced testimony
- actual killer was likely one of the witnesses
- Georgia Parole Board and family of slain
policeman failed to acknowledge lack of evidence
OPPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY NOW!
TROY ANTHONY DAVIS
SEE VIDEO at troyanthonydavis.org/
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14 MILLION CHILDREN AT RISK OF
LOSING HEALTHCARE!
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Celebrating and Protecting Health Reform for Children
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Weekly Prayer & Action for Peace Around the Globe Inspired by Jim McGinnis' Book
Prayer and Action For Immigrants and Refugees
Prayer and Action for Flood Victims in Pakistan
Prayer & Action For Peace in U.S. Communities
Prayer & Action For Peace In Philippines, Indonesia, & India
Prayer & Action for Peace in Afghanistan
Also check out earlier Prayers & Action suggestions |
New & Noteworthy!
• New Resource! Teaching the Prophets - Living as Prophets
• Praying for Peace Around the Globe: A book by Jim McGinnis • Health Care Reform: Sign the Petition! • Classroom Activities using the Pledge of Non-violence • Special Inspiration: "You Were Made For This" • An updated children's book list is now available! |
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