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Jul 14, 2008

Would you please take action on the following to prevent another unnecessary war that would kill thousands more?  (To save time, you could fill out one, then copy your information into the other four.)
 
1]  Tell Bush and Congress:
No War against Iran!

http://www.stopwaroniran.org/petition.shtml
 
2]  No War with Iran!
http://democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/Peaceact/petition.jsp?petiti
 
3]  War with Iran? No!
http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/2747/t/3489/petition.jsp?petiti
 
4]  Say “NO” to Iran War Resolution!
http://capwiz.com/niacouncil/issues/alert/?alertid=11523111
  
5] Congress needs to hear a resolute NO to H. Con. Res. 362 in the House and S. Res. 580 in the Senate.  These resolutions essentially call for an act of war - a naval blockade of Iran.  If passed by the Congress and Bush does what is asked, it creates a green light for war with Iran. 
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/703/t/6396/p/dia/action/public/?acti 

Please re-post in your groups, forward this message, & tell everyone you know!!  Let's STOP another war!!

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Posted: Jul 14, 2008 8:54pm
Oct 1, 2007
THIS MESSAGE ALSO POSTED IN GROUP HERE: 
http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=365&pst=1111350


Can a Nuclear Strike on Iran Be Prevented?
Or will the world allow it to happen?
[article]
http://www.antiwar.com/orig/hirsch.php?articleid=8089



ACTIONS EVERYONE CAN TAKE
 
Words, Not War, With Iran
http://go.sojo.net/campaign/wordsnotwar


 
ACTIONS for Residents of U.S. & U.S. Territories
 
TELL THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL:
Don't Cave Into Washington on Iran!

http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/ ufpj/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=3408

Congress: Only YOU Can Authorize War on Iran
http://actforchange.workingassets.com/campaign/no_iran_war
 
  
 

Stop a War with Iran
 
1]  MANY RESOURCES at 
http://www.codepinkalert.org/article.php?list=type&type=135 
 
CONTACT CONGRESS DIRECTLY
http://capwiz.com/fconl/dbq/officials/



PLEASE NOTE:


== STOP NUCLEAR WAR with IRAN!! == 
http://www.care2.com/news/member/912739570/496393


Pre-Empting the Next War
http://www.care2.com/news/member/674196033/496861


US Nuke Missiles Headed To Iran, Not For Decommissioning; Air Force Refusniks

http://www.care2.com/news/member/979852695/496326


PLEASE FORWARD, POST in your Groups, & TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!

Fwd:  Cost Of War Calculator
                                            
Have you ever wondered what the International community could achieve if funding for war was diverted to urgent humanitarian needs?
This eye opening cost calculator shows what could be bought instead of arms and military equipment.
http://www.stwr.net/component/option,com_costofwar/Itemid,165/


Blue Bunting (633)


Bolton calls for bombing of Iran

US Nuke Missiles Headed To Iran, Not For Decommissioning; Air Force Refusniks


Read about the struggles going on inside our own government. On one side are the sane people urging diplomacy and negotiation. On the insane side are the extremist Neo-Cons who want nuclear war and are moving nukes to the Middle East in order to use them.  

All part of the NeoCON/Bu$h PNAC Plan ... Bush's Grand Game: A "PNAC Primer" . . . . .

www.crisispapers.org/essays6w/PNAC.htm

Just in case some think all Americans are naïve - unaware of the results their actions - read, for example, Ralph Peter's article,
Constant Conflict in the 1997 US Army War College Quarterly.

“There will be no peace. At any given moment for the rest of our lifetimes, there will be multiple conflicts in mutating forms around the globe. Violent conflict will dominate the headlines, but cultural and economic struggles will be steadier and ultimately more decisive. The de facto role of the US armed forces will be to keep the world safe for our economy and open to our cultural assault. To those ends, we will do a fair amount of killing. We are building an information-based military to do that killing. . . . . ”

The pathological problem with the neoconservatives is that they are myopic - unwilling to see, or hear criticism of, what conflicts with their ambition.

They do not care how many people are killed. Morality does not exist in their corporate quest.

--- READ THAT AGAIN ...

THERE WILL BE NO PEACE ....

Bu$h and PNAC = perpetual war and endless $$$ for Bu$h's war toys to line the pockets of his cronies/defense contractors!

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TOGETHER, we can at least SLOW DOWN Bush & PNAC, starting by taking all of the actions listed above, & by telling  everyone we can, forwarding, re-posting, etc!! 


 
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BMutiny T.
StarsButterflies 

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IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE REVOLT AMONG AIR FORCE OFFICERS, THEIR REFUSAL TO OBEY THE PNAC AND NEOCON ORDERS, WE WOULD BE IN THE MIDST OF WWIII RIGHT THIS VERY MOMENT {AND PERHAPS DEAD!}.

THERE IS HOPE. I AM SURE THAT OUR EFFORTS HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!
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THE AIR FORCE OFFICERS WHO RESISTED AND ARE CONTINUING TO RESIST NUKING IRAN, KNOW THAT THEY ARE DOING IT BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT IS THE RIGHT THING; AND THE THING WE ALL DESIRE.

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BUSH CAN BUY SOME OF HIS GENERALS, LIKE GENERAL BETRAY-US; BUT HE CAN'T BUY THEM ALL. SOME STILL HAVE A SENSE OF HONOR AND OF CONSCIENTIOUSNESS.
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WE HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE!!! WE CAN CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! WE CAN CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ANY AND ALL SIGNS OF RESISTANCE TO WAR THAT WE PERCEIVE WITHIN THE ARMED FORCES THEMSELVES.

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WE CAN TAKE IT ON FAITH THAT THERE IS SUCH RESISTANCE GOING ON; ASIDE FROM THAT LITTLE WHICH LEAKS OUT TO OUR PERCEPTION NOW AND THEN.

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I FEEL VERY GOOD ABOUT THE NEWS ABOUT THE AIR FORCE OFFICERS' RESISTANCE TO ORDERS TO NUKE IRAN. THERE IS A FEEDBACK DYNAMIC GOING ON: THEY GIVE US ENCOURAGEMENT, WE IN TURN CAN ENCOURAGE THEM EVEN MORE, TO DO THE RIGHT THING.

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DO READ THE BLOG OR ARTICLE ABOUT THE AIR FORCE OFFICERS' REFUSAL TO BOMB IRAN:
["AIR FORCE REFUSENIKS http://www.care2.com/news/member/979852695/496326] .  
IT IS A LONG ARTICLE BUT SHOULD BE READ AND KNOWN AND WIDELY CIRCULATED.

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Jul 16, 2007
PLEASE NOTE:  http://www.care2.com/news/member/956805373/425859
URGENT ACTIONS ASAP: Preventing WW-III - We Must Act Together NOW. Call, Email visit site
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Laura H.
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Dear Friends,

We are out of time, and can afford no more distractions.

The news this morning is very disturbing. The writing is on the wall, we are headed for WW III. Russia has withdrawn from the arms treaty, Turkey is amassing troops on the Iraq border, American air bases in Iraq have been fixed and filled from the 3 aircraft carriers we sent to the gulf (another is on it's way), and we are currently working on the same in Afghanistan. Pace talked Sunday of a possibility of further troop build ups in Iraq, but where they would get the men is beyond me, unless through Blackwater. Israel thinks it has been given the green light light to set a match to the whole thing by attacking Iran. Iran has said it has 600 targets in Israel picked out to attack if they are attacked by anyone. Iran and Russia are both being demonizied for human rights issues. China is being demonized for everything, so the powers that be obviously feel they will be fighting for Iran, with their freshly built up military. The US consumer economy is falling, while the Dow skyrockets, with Alcoa and GE showing record profits. Meanwhile, congress sits on their hands, and refuses to either impeach or pass legislation requiring congressional approval before we can go to war with Iran. I have been writing frequent letters to my congressman (Doolittle, an apt name) as well as Pelosi, Boxer and Feinstein, and will be looking into who else I can contact. If you have any suggestions, please pass them along. I would like to target five or so who are on the fence, and a few who are firmly on both sides. Doing the research for this is time consuming, so any leads you might have would be greatly appreciated. I will be posting all that I figure out, and invite others to add to it, at the group
Get Out and Act.

From Marcel this morning, more from me below....

PLEASE, WE MUST CONTACT NANCY PELOSKI TO BEGIN IMPEACHMENT PROCEDING AGAINST BUSH AND CHENEY FOR ABUSE OF OUR FREEDOMS, OUR COURTS, OUR CONSTITUTION AND OUR INTERNATIONAL STANDING. 

BULLETIN ITEM: Super Critical Please Read Immediately: EVERYONE MUST CALL PELOSI IMMEDIATELY AND ASK HER TO IMPEACH

CALL EVERY DAY. SHE NEEDS 100 MILLION PHONE CALLS. START DELIVERING THEM. This is most likely THE ONLY WAY TO DERAIL THE BOMBING OF
IRAN AND THE BUILD UP OF WORLD WAR. KEEP CALLING NO MATTER WHAT.

ALERT:
In response to Cindy Sheehan's challenge about running against her if Pelosi doesn't bring impeachment to the table, Nancy Pelosi is taking comments (not a poll) from the public on how they feel about impeaching Bush/Cheney.
I just called . . . Let her know!

YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL HER OFFICE HERE:

http://speaker.house.gov/contact/



Here are the phone numbers; call today and/or tomorrow:

Office of the Speaker
H-232, US Capitol
Washington, DC 20515

1(202) - 225-0100  

1- (202)-222-8528


*There are also toll-free numbers you can use:

1-800-828-0498
1-800-459-1887
1-800-614-2803
1-866-340-9281
1-866-220-0044



Take care of yourselves, and your loved ones. Never give up hope.
Love, Peace and Truth, Laura



I sent her this letter this morning, it is perhaps a little to strong, perhaps...


So, you say you want to know how the public feels about impeachment. It is the reason that the democrats took over the House and the Senate, and you have FAILED us. FAILED to move to impeach and get the executive branch under control, FAILED to work toward a solution in Iraq, FAILED to do anything to keep us out of Iran and WW-III, FAILED to see through the propaganda, and demonization that is being used to excuse Bushes policies, FAILED to understand the true roots of terrorism. Yes, Ms. Pelosi, we want Cheney, and then Bush impeached, it is the only way to undo the damage they have done to our country, our image, and the image of democracy, the only way to begin a real solution to the situation in Iraq an Afghanistan, and last and least, the only way to save your image and that of all Democrats
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Contacting your Representatives / Senators 

To contact you representative in the house

http://www.house.gov/writerep/ 

To contact House leaders

http://www.house.gov/house/orgs_pub_hse_ldr_www.shtml

To contact your Senators

http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

To contact Senate leadership

http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/a_three_sections_with_teasers/leadership.htm

Canadians you are not immune to this (nor are others that wish to call or email), please call as well, also our our Canadian MP's can be found at (Harper is in South America right now)

CONTACT LINKS:

Members of Parliament
Find and contact your own MP, visit:
http://www.parl.gc.ca


From Marcel...

CALL EVERY DAY. SHE NEEDS 100 MILLION PHONE CALLS. START DELIVERING THEM. This is most likely THE ONLY WAY TO DERAIL THE BOMBING OF IRAN AND THE BUILD UP OF WORLD WAR. KEEP CALLING NOT MATTER WHAT.

    
DID YOU WATCH BILL MOYERS JOURNAL LAST WEEK?  CHECK IT OUT HERE:

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html

AND HERE:

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html


PLEASE, KEEP THIS EMAIL AND WRITE AND OR CALL EVERY DAY FOR TWO WEEKS.  TOGETHER, WE CAN GET THESE JERKS OUT? PLEASE PASS FORWARD ASAP.

THANK YOU !
MARCEL



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Posted: Jul 16, 2007 12:56pm
Nov 3, 2006


'IMAGINE' A PEACEFUL WORLD

EVERY MORNING WHEN YOU WAKE UP

&  TOGETHER


WE CAN CREATE A PEACEFUL WORLD !!


"If you think you're too small to be effective, you have
never been in bed with a mosquito." –Bette Reese


IF A LINK DOES NOT WORK, PLEASE TRY COPYING &

PASTING THE ENTIRE LINK INTO YOUR ADDRESS BAR.


Dear Friends,
Please look thru the following issues and take action, first on the ones you feel strongly about, and then on the rest as you have the time & energy.  I know how easy it is to get overwhelmed, but remember that every action you take is helping to make our world a better place! 
 
Wishing each of you peace, love, light & enchantment,
Sandra 
 


If not here, where?

If not us, who?
If not now, when?


~ ACTIONS - U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY [Canadian Residents can also take many of these actions.]
      *Please see part 2 for ~ ACTIONS EVERYONE CAN TAKE!! ~


Here's a site to monitor your Congressman's actions. 
Includes money they receive from Lobby Groups, votes on bills, floor speeches, and more.
http://www.govtrack.us/


CAPITAL SWITCHBOARD TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBERS - ask for congress members' office...  
800-459-1887
800-614-2803
800-826-3688
800-426-8073
800-828-0498

Find LOCAL phone numbers for your Representative
1] Enter zip code here:
http://www.house.gov/
2] Click on name
3] On the left, one of the choices is "Contact _____"
and will list phone & fax numbers for local offices.
4] Also, near the top, there will be a link for "Write Your Representative"
[Please see the end for more political contact info.] 


E-Mail letters to your elected representatives, talk shows, the media, and even write letters to the editor.
http://www.conservativeusa.org/megalink.htm
CONTACT THE PRESS:  http://ratmanfrommyspace.com/bb2/viewtopic.php?t=162

[Please see the end for more Political Contact Info.]


*Take Back Congress this November! Volunteer to Get Out the Vote with MoveOn.org
  In less than a week, we have a historic opportunity to make our voice heard in
Washington on animal rights, clean energy policies, the war in Iraq, civil rights, and more.

But while you are voting, thousands of like-minded minded people won't be - giving Conservatives control of Congress for two more years. 
  We're calling people who often don't vote in mid-term elections like this one to make
sure they get to the polls. Thousands of people vote for the President, but forget about the importance of voting for their Congressional Representatives! If we just get these people to vote, they'll provide a winning margin in many of the closest races.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/196016057



= YOU Can Help the Military in Iraq Come Home!! =
Many active duty, reserve, and guard service members are concerned about the war in
Iraq and support the withdrawal of U.S. troops. The Appeal for Redress provides a way in which individual service members can appeal to their Congressional Representative and US Senators to urge an end to the U.S. military occupation. The Appeal messages will be delivered to members of Congress at the time of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January 2007.
http://www.appealforredress.org/

IRAQ:
2020 Vision has repeatedly advocated for peace in Iraq. Unfortunately, we've not even
been able to get a real debate on the issue in Congress. Iraq has become a major issue on the campaign trail, and we expect you've long since heard about where the candidates in your area stand. But if you haven't, now is the time to find out.  Find out if your Representative supported a free and open debate on Iraq by going to

http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis6.htm
If he or she has not signed on, call his or her office and find out why not. It's time to find
out why we can't have a real debate on the war. This election, we need to make sure that the politicians know we're still paying attention to the war, and that we still care.
MAKE SURE THEY HEAR YOU
If your Senators and Representative did not support these bills, call them [see toll free
phone numbers above] and find out why, and call their opponents and find out where they stand. Our leaders are not leading, and the result of their negligence is poisoning our air, endangering the planet, and plunging Iraq into civil war while putting our soldiers in the middle of it. The whole world, from the threatened arctic to the estimated 655,000 dead civilians in Iraq, are paying for their failings.  But we can change these facts in less than a week. Now is the time. Volunteer on campaigns. Make sure your friends and neighbors know the issues, and that they vote.  A change is coming. Let's be a part of it.

We Need a Real Debate on Iraq!
http://democracyinaction.org/2020vision/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=4226&t

Iraq: We Need a Plan
http://democracyinaction.org/2020vision/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=369&t

Investigate Cooked Iraq Intelligence
http://democracyinaction.org/2020vision/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=51&t


Fwd:  SUPPORT FOR G.I.RESISTANCE GIVES HOPE FOR ENDING THE WAR AND OCCUPATION OF IRAQ 
Take a look at this Share:

Blog: SUPPORT FOR G.I.RESISTANCE GIVES HOPE FOR ENDING THE WAR AND OCCUPATION OF IRAQ
(0 comments) — DEC. 8-10th TAKE ACTION to SUPPORT GI RESISTANCE and GI RIGHTS!    Military resisters, their families, veterans and concerned community members call for public action Dec. 8-10th! photo by : Jeff PatersonIt's time for us to escalate...  more

History of GI Resistance

Web Links Sir! No Sir! A Film About The Gi Movement Against The War In Vietnam.


In the 1960s, thousands of American GIs rebelled against the Vietnam War, changing the course of U.S. history and society. No film has ever told their story...until now.

Sir! No Sir! website is also an incredible resource of information of the history of GI Resistance. Offering audio, an image gallery, and a vast library of the gi movement in depth.

 Watch the trailer and find out when this film is coming to your city!



  Web Link   Link   Mission Rejected : U.S. Soldiers Who Say No to Iraq
Disillusioned, outraged, and betrayed, American soldiers are taking a stand against the war in Iraq. A shattering journey of revelation, pain, and betrayal, Mission Rejected takes the reader deep into the turmoil of U.S. troops confronting the Iraq       



Fwd:  *World Peace - One person at a time!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/995969857



*Negotiate Peace Petition
http://www.negotiate-peace.org/content/view/21/25/



This is how US will attack Iran 
http://www.negotiate-peace.org/content/view/106/


Tell President Bush to take a diplomatic approach with Iranian leaders!
For over two decades, the U.S. has had no formal diplomatic dialogue with Iran. But this
approach is not working. Opening the lines of communication with Iran is the only way to facilitate a non-nuclear resolution.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/828535772


Congress: Honor the Constitution!
http://www.progsec.org/DynMenu/DynMenu.php?Table=lettercontrol&Page=HonorConstitution1
More Actions: 
http://www.progsec.org/DynMenu/DynMenu.php?Page=CurrentLetters


Have You told Your Congressmembers to sponsor the "Read the Bills Act" (RTBA) ??
http://action.downsizedc.org/wyc.php?cid=27



Say No to Building a Biological Weapons Agent Lab in California’s Agricultural Heartland!
http://capwiz.com/wagingpeace/issues/alert/?alertid=9144536&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]


Write a letter to your local paper to raise the profile of global poverty.
This weekend millions of Americans are learning about the issues before making a final
decision. A letter to your local newspaper can, in some cases, reach hundreds of thousands of voters and educate them about extreme global poverty. Together, ONE members will raise the profile of extreme poverty in communities across the country.
*Can you take just two minutes to send a Letter to the Editor of your local paper using
our online letter tool?  Feel free to send our sample letter, but I encourage you to write

one of your own.
http://action.one.org/letter/?letter_KEY=2
MORE ACTIONS:
http://www.one.org/takeaction



HELP TO END WORLD HUNGER & POVERTY
Help Raise Awareness About World Hunger - Organize a Fast Event !!

You can raise awareness about world hunger by organizing a Fast event and donating the
proceeds to Oxfam America. It's a fun and easy way to help support Oxfam America's work. We've even provided a downloadable toolkit and a brand new DVD "Together, We Can End Poverty", to help you organize your event.
Examples: 
1]  Fast for a World Harvest
On the Thursday before Thanksgiving, or on another day you choose, rally your
organization's members to skip lunch. Or, in conjunction with your office's human resources department, make it a company-wide event. Contribute the money saved to

Oxfam's fight against hunger.
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatyoucando/act_now/fast/organize
2] Influence World Trade Negotiations
Capital Switchboard: 
800-459-1887
800-614-2803
800-826-3688
800-426-8073
800-828-0498

http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatyoucando/act_now/actioncenter/farmers
3]  MAKE TRADE FAIR
http://www.maketradefair.com/en/index.php?file=action_contents.htm&cat=1&subcat=1&select=1
*Make trade fair is part of the global call to action against poverty
http://www.whiteband.org/
4]  More Actions: 

http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatyoucando/act_now/campaign_action
5]  More You Can Do:
In our quest to end poverty, hunger, and social injustice, Oxfam America depends on the
support of concerned global citizens like you. Your donations, volunteer work, and campaign efforts enable us to pursue our mission around the world.
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatyoucando
6]  You can change the world one child at a time if you  sponsor an orphan in one of our 456 villages worldwide.
http://tinyurl.com/tqpbl


Take Action for GLOBAL POVERTY
http://advocacy.globalsolutions.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Summer_Games_petition
Related Online Games
http://www.globalsolutions.org/games/2005games.html



Ask President Bush to Skip a Meal !!
http://act.oxfamamerica.org/campaign/skip_a_meal06?rk=T7SQBHM184SdE



FOR THE HEALTH & DIGNITY OF WOMEN EVERYWHERE
The President's funding request for family planning and reproductive health from the Child
Survival and Health Programs Fund (CSH) is cut to $294 million, a $77 million reduction from 2006 spending from this account.  Our country should once again be a leader in promoting safe motherhood, HIV prevention, and prevention of violence.  Please restore funding to UNFPA without limitations for the health and dignity of women everywhere.
http://www.americansforunfpa.org/c.enKMIRNpEkG/b.901915/k.9E4E/Action_Center/siteapps/
advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?c=enKMIRNpEkG&b=901915&aid=5648



Stop a Child Molestor
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/274894422



1]  Help Children and Adults with Autism
Ask your Representative to pass the Combating Autism Act!
Earlier this summer, the Senate passed the Combating Autism Act, legislation that calls for a significant investment in autism research at the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the legislation would provide resources to improve diagnosis, screening services and supports for children and adults with autism and their families. Despite the bill's non-controversial provisions and bipartisan support, the House is unlikely to consider the bill without a major push from their constituents. Learn more about autism and the Combating Autism Act.
2]  Protect Funding for Disability Services

Ask Congress to protect funding for disability services!
Millions of Americans with disabilities rely on government programs which provide long-term care, services and/or supports to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Since Members of Congress will return to Washington after the November election to complete work on 2007 funding bills, there is still time to help people with disabilities maintain and gain independence by contacting your Senators and Representative today to remind them about the important role these programs play in the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families.
3]  Protect Children's Health Services in the Schools

Ask your legislators to cosponsor and pass the Protecting Children's Health in the Schools Act!
All children, especially children with disabilities, are better prepared to learn when they have the services and supports they need. To ensure that students actually get the supports they need to live healthy and productive lives, Easter Seals is actively supporting the Protecting Children's Health in the Schools Act.
Learn more about protecting children's health in the schools.
http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=OPA_public_affairs&
s_esLocation=la_&JServSessionIdr009=uoeqvwsba2.app25b



10,000 Voices for Justice - Petition to US Congress
TELL CONGRESS TO CLOSE THE DETENTION FACILITY AT THE US NAVAL BASE IN
GUATANAMO BAY, CUBA 
http://www.petitiononline.com/gtmo1234/petition.html


Prescriptions for Peace in Northern Uganda
  Current peace talks to end the civil war in northern Uganda represent the best prospect
in years for a resolution to the decades-old conflict, according to a new policy brief from Mercy Corps http://www.mercycorps.org/files/file1161966634.pdf
We're calling on
local and international actors to fortify the fragile peace process through swift and sustained support.
  "Through generous, well-designed and dependable assistance, the international
community can help Ugandans seize control of their futures and start to realize the possibilities that have so recently sprung to life there," says Brian Grzelkowski, Mercy Corps' senior policy advisor, who recently returned from a fact-finding mission to the war-torn country.
  Mercy Corps provides humanitarian and development assistance to internally displaced
people (IDPs) in the conflict-affected Pader District of northern Uganda, where more than 90 percent of the population has fled their homes and now resides in overcrowded camps.

Over the last 20 years, the conflict has claimed as many as 200,000 lives and forced more than 1.6 million people from their homes.  We invite you to read the report at http://www.mercycorps.org/?sections_url=countries&subsections_url=uganda&items_id=1512&medium=text2 and take action. Call the local office of your Congressional representatives and tell them the U.S. must do its part to secure a long-overdue peace for the people of northern Uganda.    Find the right phone numbers by visiting these Web sites - Househttp://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.shtml
Senatehttp://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
  And, to help us track the response, please e-mail us at newsletter@mercycorps.org and let us know who you've called.



MANY ACTIONS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
http://action.aclu.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AP_alerts_all


PREVENT/CURE BREAST CANCER
1]  Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act
Support the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act (S.757/H.R. 2231) that would
authorize $30 million each year for five years for the NIEHS to establish multidisciplinary, multi-institutional research centers to study the potential links between breast cancer and the environment.
2]  DOD Breast Cancer Research Program
Support federal funding for breast cancer research through the Department of Defense
(DOD) peer-reviewed Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP). Contact Congress and tell them to support a $150 million appropriation for the Breast Cancer Awareness License Plate (BCRP).
3]  Thank the members of the Georgia General Assembly for their support of breast
cancer prevention, screening, and treatment programs with HB 1006.
http://www.kintera.org/c.muIZKeM0IxF/b.1466697/k.F70A/
GBCCF_Action_Center/siteapps/advocacy/ActionCenter.aspx?sid=142597464



Student and Teacher Safety Act of 2006
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/869900735


"We Answer to the Name of Liberals", SIGN THE LIBERAL MANIFESTO
Email your name & city to
liberalmanifesto@prospect.org
to have your name added.
http://66.17.223.179/web/view-web.ww?id=12124



Urge Senate to Honor UN Funding Commitments
http://www.unausa.org/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?c=fvKRI8MPJpF&b=313443&aid=7462


Support the Water for the Poor Act, H.R. 1973 and S. 492.
https://secure2.convio.net/cgsef/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&
page=UserAction&id=169&JServSessionIdr009=598hzb8ya1.app1b


 

*Don't forget to RE-POST these ACTIONS in groups & FORWARD these ACTIONS to EVERYONE YOU KNOW!



*FREE PIT BULL PUPPY
free 6 month old pit to good home if I cant find her a home in a week she will have to go
to the pound if not repost it to see if anyone else might want it please help me. For more information just leave me an email here.  She's a red nose pit, primarily white with orange/red spots. She was found as a stray outside of the local safeway. My friend and I put up "found" dog signs but no one answered them. I can't keep her because I already have 3 dogs. She's partially house and kennel trained, but needs a little more work. Great with kids and other animals. My six year old uses her as a pillow. She's here in El Mirage, AZ (just outside of Sun City/Peoria/Surprise area) and we can meet anyone at least half way here to deliver her.
http://www.myspace.com/you_are_not_alone1



Fwd:  Protect Your Rights To Speak Out for Animals
http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=474&aid=7653&msource=DR061005001&tr=y&auid=2110712



Say No to Building a Biological Weapons Agent Lab in California’s Agricultural Heartland!
http://capwiz.com/wagingpeace/issues/alert/?alertid=9144536&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]


Fwd:  PLEASE NOTE - Animal populations falling fast
This is scary. This needs to change before there is NO wildlife.
http://www.care2.com/news/member/314319309/211922



Encourage US Timeshare Resorts to Use Energy Efficient CFL lighting
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/526422861



Restore Funds for Global Environmental Protection
http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=29388


ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND GLOBAL WARMING
  2020 Vision has been supporting one large bill all year on this important issue. The
Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act calls for savings of 2.5 million barrels of oil per day in the next ten years, and 7 million in the 10 years after that. This legislation is a bipartisan recognition that we cannot drill or import our way out of the threats to our economy, our security and our environment that our oil use is posing.
Find out whether your Senator has cosponsored this bill here:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:SN02025:@@@P
Find out if your Representative is on board here:

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:HR04409:@@@P
We believe that changing our energy use in a way that helps our economy, cuts down on global warming, and avoids the next oil war is going to have to be a bipartisan effort.

If your Senators or Congressman hasn't made that commitment yet, now would be a good time to call his or her office [toll-free phone numbers above] and raise the issue. We need all the support we can get in the next Congress!
FUEL ECONOMY
  2020 Vision has supported raising the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards as
the single biggest step we can take toward reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and lowering our dependence on foreign oil. In the Senate, there have been two competing bills attempting to do this. Both are bipartisan efforts, and both would have profound positive effects on our energy use.
Supporters of the Fuel Economy Reform Act here:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:SN03694:@@@P
Supporters of the
Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act here:

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:SN03543:@@@P .
  In the House, the Boehlert-Markey bill was defeated by a Committee Chairman, Rep Joe
Barton (R-TX). The Boehlert-Markey bill was a bipartisan effort to increase fuel economy standards by five miles per gallon over the next 5 years, a level that is widely agreed to be easily reached using current, proven technologies. We must ensure that this bill will be passed this year. To find out if your Representative signed on to these bills:

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:HR03762:@@@P



Sign the Fix Our Parks Pledge
http://ga1.org/campaign/fixourparlobal-warmiks


The Jumpstart Ford Campaign is proud to announce that AutoNation, the country's largest megadealer and Ford's biggest client, joined with Plug-In Partners, http://ga3.org/ct/t1L39CK1AzE3/ to help break our addiction to oil. We're working together to show Ford and the other auto manufacturers that people across the country are demanding an end to oil addiction by urging automakers to switch to more fuel efficient vehicles like the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). With these new cars, 100 mpg can be a reality that AutoNation will help all of us achieve.
Check out the News:
http://ga3.org/ct/v7L39CK1AzEM/
Will your local dealer be the next to join the campaign?
Sign up to adopt your local
dealer.
http://ga3.org/ct/fpL39CK1AzEL/


Tell the Army Corps: Stop Rubberstamping Destruction of Our Waters!
http://action.earthjustice.org/campaign/water_permits


Fwd:  Whalers preparing for another bloody summer in the Australian Whale Sanctuary
Please sign to help the whales and have your say by telling the Australian Prime Minister,
Hon. John Howard, that the Government should be protecting the Australian Whale Sanctuary, and that it is totally unacceptable for the PM to allow the Japanese whalers to illegally enter and slaughter whales in their supposed safe sanctuary in Australian waters. .
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/350044783


Fwd: FREE MONA TO THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/207572423


Fwd: SAVE THE ROAD HOME RESCUE Animal Shelter
I was just reading some forums in the Best Friends Network, and discovered an extremely
kind persons' post. She offered to MATCH-dollar for dollar for this month...every donation to Road Home Rescue up to $1,000.00!!!!!!
So please-NO donation is "too small"....especially NOW!!!  Let's get this very worthy
shelter back on it's feet-if you have ever lived domestic violence, or know someone who has(or, seen an animal victim of it)....you would understand just WHY this shelter is SO important. Please help us to help them-animals and people. 
http://www.roadhomerescue.org
[You can read an episode of
life at Road Home here -

http://network.bestfriends.org/MessageBoards/TopicPopup.aspx?t=3075 ]


Stop the torture and killing at Huntingdon Life Sciences
1]  WHAT YOU CAN DO
http://www.shac.net/ACTION/what.html
2]  Please tell Pfizer that you will boycott their products until they cut their ties to Huntingdon Life Sciences and to stop testing on animals
http://war-online.org/Alert_Pfizer.htm
3]  Please tell Bristol-Myers Squibb that you will boycott their products until they cut their ties to Huntingdon Life Sciences and to stop testing on animals
http://war-online.org/Alert_BMS.htm
MORE INFO:  http://war-online.org/hls.htm &
http://war-online.org/Sinking_Ship.htm




*** FORWARDED PETITIONS from Prima/Kym

We Are Voting for Dept. of Peace Sponsors
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/926203164


Stop the Politics of Fear - A call for an end to negative campaigning
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/906650832


Unlimited expressed breast milk on board airplanes, now!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/738223140


Demand Healthcare for Our Heroes
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/174270456


Stop Methadone Deaths, Tougher Restriction on Methadone Prescriptions
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/472711451


Say "No" to Taxpayer-Funded Public Pre-Kindegarton in Vermont
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/349546382


Pipelines, transmission lines don't belong on America's wildest lands
http://action.wilderness.org/campaign/energy_corridors


Preserve Stetson Hills Neighborhood Parks
Stopping all modifications being planed to the main park that would restrict the parks
usage to Stetson Hills residents.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/478920548


Urge ExxonMobil to increase funding for Tiger conservation
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/214374227


Better Transit, Not Freeways
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/882355425


Don't Let ExxonMobil and Big Oil to decide our energy future!
http://action.foe.org/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=5790


CREATE A DEPT. OF PEACE !!

Check to see if your Representative is a co-sponsor:
http://www.thepeacealliance.org/content/view/49/126/
If not, TAKE ACTION:
http://www.thepeacealliance.org/content/view/29/139/
Get Active in your Community & Volunteer for the DEPT. OF PEACE !!
http://www.webdataresources.com/peacealliance/
MORE INFOhttp://www.thepeacealliance.org/
Post a banner on your website:
http://www.thepeacealliance.org/content/view/79/

FREE, COOPERATIVE WAY TO GET YOUR VOICE HEARD IN WASHINGTON!! - Progressive Letter Writing Cooperative
http://www.progsec.org/


RESOURCES
Advocacy Organizations
Legal Resources
Legislative and Governmental Information
Nonprofit Resources & Associations.
http://www.allianceforjustice.org/research_publications/resources/index.html



PLEASE RE-POST & FORWARD, &
            TELL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY !!!



Becoming an Effective and Efficient Activist
1]
  How to call your Members of Congress
2]  How to meet with elected officials
[Had a meeting? Let us know.]
3]  Writing an Effective Letter To the Editor
[Got published? Let us know.]
4]  Writing an Op-Ed Piece 
[Got published? Let us know.]
5]  Making Talk Radio Work for You
6]  Giving a Local Television Interview
7]  Preventing Burnout
http://action.aclu.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AP_effective_activism

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AP - Getting one of the roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the Grand Canyon has become so competitive and "unfair" that managers at the national park have decided to change the system.

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