Wednesday July 23, 2008, 1:07 pm

There are clear signs of progress in reaching our goal of manifesting Justice for LaVena Johnson. The non-profit organization Color of Change has created the newest petition calling for answers in this case directed to Congressman Waxman, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Color of Change has been instrumental in pursuing justice in recent years for the Jena 6, victims of governmental neglect in Hurricane Katrina, Darfur, Voter Rights and many other issues.

Today, on Amy Goodman's radio and television show Democracy Now! had Ms. LaVena Johnson's family and Ann Wright, who spent twenty-six years in the US Army/Army Reserves and was a diplomat in the State Department for sixteen years before resigning in March 2003, protesting the then-impending invasion of Iraq.

I want to close by expressing my deepest gratitude to the dedicated activists that have inspired and motivated me to act for Justice for LaVena Johnson.

First, Wayne of The Electronic Village and collaborator of Roots of Humanity, whose recent post informed me of Ms. Johnson's case.

Second, Philip Barron of Wave Flux, Shakesville and the LaVena Johnson Petition for starting the first call to action collecting 12,000 signatures set to be delivered to the Armed Services Committee and who provided me with the method of action.

>I deeply appreciate his recent words of encouragement:
"I also want to thank two people who - through separate efforts at the same time - brought the LaVena effort to the attention of ColorofChange.org. Activist Danielle Vyas contacted the advocacy group even as she launched her own Care2-based petition to Congress and the President. Gemina13, a DailyKos blogger, wrote a diary there about LaVena and also contacted ColorofChange. Their efforts helped to bring about the ColorofChange-sponsored petition to Representative Henry Waxman and the House Oversight Committee which he chairs. Thanks again, very much, to both Danielle and Gemina13."

Third, Gabriel Rey-Goodlatte of Color of Change who took the noble yet amateur efforts of net activists and is going further with their petition and by working directly with Ms. Johnson's family is furthering the audience as shown through today's Democracy Now!'s segment.

Lastly, to all who have signed the petitions, and who have contacted their representatives directly on behalf of Justice for LaVena Johnson. Thank you for utilizing your power potential for the universal call for justice and truth.

I will be closing the Care2 Petition when we reach 3000 signatures. We have successfully gathered 1767 signatures in two weeks, so after you sign Color of Change's petition and contact your representatives take the additional step in helping to close the petition with 3000 signatures.

Our goals are noble and with pure intent will be realized.

Care2 Petition

Color of Change Petition

Contact your Representatives post from What about Our Daughters.

Wednesday July 23, 2008, 2:16 pm
This is such great news; Danielle, you've done an outstanding job of putting this back into people's minds and hearts. Onward......

Wednesday July 23, 2008, 2:40 pm
Thank you Louise.

You know an amazing thing happens when you realize your infinite potential, the only way forward toward real progress.

Please help to close the Care2 petition we still need about 1,200 signatures!