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September 2006
09/27/2006
Over 16,000 have already pledged not to vote for any candidate "who does not make a speedy end to the war in Iraq, and preventing any future war of aggression, a public position in his or her campaign." Are you onboard?
Read moreFrom: CODEPINK: Women for Peace Related: [United States] [Iraq] Image: © CODEPINK: Women for Peace
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09/26/2006
Carolyn Bartholemew, executive director of the Basic Education Coalition, will be discussing the progress that's been made and challenges that remain in getting all the world's children into school by 2015.
Read moreFrom: OneWorld US, Basic Education Coalition |
09/25/2006
A new campaign is calling on Jostens, the prominent producer of class rings, to endorse the No Dirty Gold campaign's "Golden Rules"--criteria for more responsible production and sourcing of precious metals to protect human rights and the environment.
Read moreFrom: Oxfam America Image: © Oxfam America
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09/20/2006
A new bill before the U.S. Congress would make a driver's license insufficient ID on voting day--a move that would disproportionately disenfranchise people of color, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, rural and Native voters, the homeless, low-income people, and married women.
Read moreFrom: Leadership Conference on Civil Rights/Leadership Conference Education Fund Related: [United States] |
09/15/2006
From Abuja to Vancouver, people around the world will take part in the Global Day for Darfur Sunday to show worldwide support for the Darfuri people and to put pressure on our governments to protect the civilians.
Read moreRelated: [Sudan] Image: The people are taking action. They want their governments to take action. © Tami Hultman / allAfrica.com
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09/11/2006
In the days following the attacks of September 11, 2001, the world responded with an outpouring of goodwill towards the families who had lost loved ones. Many of those families are now returning the favor, and you can join them.
Read moreFrom: Our Voices Together Related: [United States] Image: Our Voices Together founder Dr. Gene Steuerle. © Our Voices Together
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09/11/2006
More than 1 million people of all ages, religions, and ethnic origins are expected to gather in Sri Lanka's ancient city of Anuradhapura October 2 to meditate for universal peace. Satellite events will be held in American cities too.
Read moreFrom: Sarvodaya USA Related: [Sri Lanka] |
09/07/2006
Hundreds of activists from across the east coast and in Austin, Texas will make their mark of witness with red handprints Saturday to represent the victims of genocide in Rwanda and Darfur, calling on U.S. officials to do more to help ensure UN peacekeepers are sent to protect the people of Darfur.
Read moreFrom: Africa Action Related: [Sudan] [United States] Image: At a previous rally. © Africa Action
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09/07/2006
Supporting the United Nations is an effective and cost-efficient means of promoting American national security, says a campaign urging voters to tell their lawmakers to pay U.S. dues to the UN.
Read moreFrom: World Federation of United Nations Associations Related: [United States] |
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