Withdrawing our military from Iraq is the just and honorable solution to an unjust war.

While helping Iraq rebuild and achieve stability are worthy goals, after two years of war our continued presence undermines those goals more than it helps. It is time to withdraw our troops to avoid causing more American and Iraqi casualties.

America has taken the first step in proving international leadership to highlight the suffering of children and bring hope to the world's future generations by passing the Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act. But there is still much to do - the law needs to be backed up by $340 million in funding.

By acting now, Congress can ensure orphans and vulnerable children assistance to support basic care and increased educational opportunities.

Ask Congress to end the suffering of millions of orphan children by fully funding this legislation.

Take Action]]> Next year marks the fifth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and our country should honor the thousands of innocent men, women and children who perished in the horrific attacks.

Please urge the United States Postal Service (USPS) to honor the memory of those who perished in the horrific attacks of February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2001 by issuing a stamp commemorating the World Trade Center Memorial.

This cycle of abuse MUST STOP!

In the past, reports by the U.S. Surgeon General - such as the 1990 report on children and smoking, or the 1999 report on the prevention of suicide - have brought important health issues much-needed national attention, resulting in both federal and private initiatives that made a significant impact. Help us unite public health and child welfare resources necessary to create a safe, caring and healthy future for our children.

Urge President Bush to direct Surgeon General Carmona to prepare a comprehensive report on child abuse and neglect in this country.
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More...]]> "Tell the truth. Fire the incompetents. Get out of Iraq. Have health care for all Americans. These are pretty simple messages, and they're worth fighting for today."

That's what John Kerry said recently when he appeared on "Meet the Press" to push our call for an exit from Iraq.

Our soldiers have done their jobs. They can't resolve political differences between Iraqis in an escalating civil war. It can't be done militarily; it can't be done from a Humvee or a helicopter. It can only be accomplished by a dramatic change of course, turning away from George W. Bush's aimless "stay for as long as it takes" approach.

We want democracy in Iraq, but it's now the job of Iraqis to build it. Our troops have performed gallantly and heroically. The best way to keep faith with our troops is to set deadlines for bringing them home and getting Iraq on its own two feet. That's the only way to give their sacrifice its best chance of resulting in success.

Join John Kerry today in calling for the withdrawal of American combat troops by the end of 2006. Sign this petition to support John Kerry’s Senate resolution for a timely withdrawal from Iraq.
Take Action]]> On an average day in Darfur, tens of thousands of innocent civilians face the threat of torture, starvation, rape, and uprooting from their homes, families, and livelihoods.

Already hundreds of thousands have died in an ongoing conflict they cannot control.

But we can help stop the killing and the hell the living victims must endure. And we must, because we cannot stand by while a genocide occurs.

When President Bush came into office he wrote of the devastating 1994 genocide in Rwanda: "Not on my watch."

But right now in Darfur millions have been uprooted and hundreds of thousands killed systematically by an armed militia – the very type of genocide President Bush pledged to stop.

We must hold him to his promise.

We need your voice today to urge President Bush to take action now, before it is too late.
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Care2 members and others from the Save Darfur Coalition have sent millions of messages to President Bush. And just a day after over 50,000 rallied on the National Mall in Washington, and thousands joined rallies in cities across the country, President Bush dispatched Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick to the peace talks.

This is just the first step toward building a lasting peace, but it is an important step - thank you to everyone who has taken action so far!
More...]]> President Bush has proposed sweeping exemptions from US nuclear trade law, practice, and non-proliferation laws in order to provide nuclear technology and fuel to India, even though India has not signed the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and has conducted nuclear test explosions.

This could a set a dangerous precedent and severely damage the NPT. With the importation of nuclear fuel, India could use its uranium reserves to increase its nuclear weapons output.

The US should not expand nuclear trade with any state if it comes at the expense of efforts to curb the spread of nuclear weapons.

Congress can still make changes to the deal, however. Congress should establish a set of tough, but reasonable conditions that a non-NPT country must meet to become eligible for civilian nuclear trade with the United States. These include halting the production of highly enriched uranium and stopping the separation of plutonium for nuclear weapons, making a binding commitment not to conduct nuclear tests, accepting IAEA full-scope safeguards on all nuclear facilities and materials, and maintaining a strong export control system.

Tell Congress and key decision makers to say "No" to breaking the nonproliferation rules upon which our security depends.
Take Action]]> John Bolton. Not again.

At a time of growing global crises, the United States needs a strong leader at the United Nations who can advance international cooperation. Unfortunately, the Bush administration is nominating someone we already know is not up to the job. In 2005, the Bush administration nominated John R. Bolton to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. When the Senate refused to approve Bolton because of concerns that he was a poor choice, President Bush used a procedural maneuver to give him the job anyway.

A year later, the Senate's concerns have been proven correct. In his time at the UN, Bolton has pursued a "my way or the highway" strategy that has undermined U.S. foreign policy, alienated allies, and hurt our nation's security. Now the President is re-nominating John Bolton and seeking Senate approval. He is the wrong man for this critical job.

Tell your senators not to approve John Bolton for the vital position of Ambassador to the UN.
Take Action]]> John Bolton. Not again.

At a time of growing global crises, the United States needs a strong leader at the United Nations who can advance international cooperation. Unfortunately, the Bush administration is nominating someone we already know is not up to the job. In 2005, the Bush administration nominated John R. Bolton to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. When the Senate refused to approve Bolton because of concerns that he was a poor choice, President Bush used a procedural maneuver to give him the job anyway.

A year later, the Senate's concerns have been proven correct. In his time at the UN, Bolton has pursued a "my way or the highway" strategy that has undermined U.S. foreign policy, alienated allies, and hurt our nation's security. Now the President is re-nominating John Bolton and seeking Senate approval. He is the wrong man for this critical job.

Tell your senators not to approve John Bolton for the vital position of Ambassador to the UN.
Take Action]]> More than 3000 U.S. service men and women, and more than half a million Iraqis have died in the Iraq war so far. To honor those lost, we have to keep hope for a peaceful future in Iraq and the region. And we need to make sure that our hopes for peace are heard in Washington.

The public in the U.S. -- and Iraq -- have made clear statements: it is time for political and diplomatic solutions to the sectarian conflict, time for an Iraqi-led rebuilding of their country, and time to start bringing U.S. troops home now.

Please tell your Senators and U.S. Representative that you want not one more death in Iraq and not one more dollar to be spent on war. Let’s bring out troops home!
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At the same time, many prominent people, including former Republican Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger and George Shultz, are calling for the United States to take the lead in efforts toward a "World Free of Nuclear Weapons."

It's time for real leadership and dialogue on nuclear weapons, not to build new ones. Join these efforts today by urging your senators and representative to reject funding for the administration's misguided plans and to use their leadership, voice, and votes to help achieve the goal of zero nuclear weapons.

Please make your letter personal by adding in your own thoughts and concerns in our comment field - your personal comments will be included in your letter to Congress. Every letter makes a difference, but customized letters have the greatest effect!
Take Action]]> 71 percent of pet-owning women in shelters reported that a pet had been threatened, injured or killed by their abuser.

We as a nation learned after the disaster of Hurricane Katrina that people seeking protection need to be able to protect their pets, too. Senator Sheila Kuehl understands how important the human–animal bond is, and has drafted critical legislation in California to include pets in domestic violence protection orders. This legislation is an important step in preventing abusers from using pets to threaten their victims.

The ASPCA applauds Senator Kuehl's foresight in introducing this bill; if passed, California will join the states of Maine, Vermont and New York in leading the charge against domestic violence. Let Senator Kuehl know you appreciate her efforts to protect victims of domestic violence and the animals they love – sign our petition to say thank you!
Take Action]]> Take Action]]> Take Action]]> Take Action]]> Take Action]]> "The first thing we have to do is end this war. And the right person to end it is someone who had the judgment to oppose it from the beginning." - Barack Obama, October 2, 2007

Just weeks ago, the Bush administration opened the door to establishing permanent military bases in Iraq. Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute, the administration's deputy national security adviser for Iraq and Afghanistan, stated that permanent military bases in Iraq will be "on the negotiating table" during talks next year on the long-term security relationship between the U.S. and Iraq.

We need real leadership to get us out of Iraq. Barack Obama opposed the war in Iraq from the beginning. He has a clear, realistic plan to end it. Under a Barack Obama administration, the occupation of Iraq will end and there will be no permanent military bases inside Iraq.

Join Barack Obama in telling the Bush administration: no permanent military bases in Iraq!
Take Action]]> Violence against protesters, monks and civilians in Tibet is quickly escalating as the deadly crackdown continues.

Only a few months away from the Beijing Summer Olympics, the Chinese government's violent attacks have already caused the death of around 100 people, while hundreds continue to be shot at, beat up and detained by China's security forces.

The atrocities committed to control these protests are a reminder of China's record of human rights abuses. The protests won't undermine the Olympics in China, but the brutal repression and use of force against the people of Tibet will.

We need you to sign this petition to the Olympic Games Officials and the United Nations to make sure help is on the way for the people of Tibet.