Holding Governments accountable for actions to those most vulnerable: Individuals are invited to sign a petition to the wealthiest governments who are negotiating intellectual property rights. This means that the millions who rely on generic medicines to treat diseases may lose access to the drugs or be unable to afford the name-brand medications.
Care of Earth/Marginalized Peoples: Join the effort to defend the Xingu River and Help Stop the Belo Monte Dam that is going ahead without prior informed consent of the Indigenous people of the area by clicking here
Promoting Peace: Let President Obama know that Israeli-Palestinian peace must be based on human rights, international law, and UN resolutions by clicking here
Other Potential Actions:
The funding for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) expires today. Urge Senators to continue the funding in the continuing resolution they are looking to pass before the recess for elections by visiting here.
Individuals are encouraged to contact their U.S. Representative urging her/him to vote in favor of the Senate Child Nutrition Bill (S. 3307). Call toll free 1.877.425.4810 or email her/him
Urge U.S. legislators to exercise oversight responsibilities to assure aid is sent to Haiti as promised.
Urge Senators to support the Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act (S. 3816). With unemployment near 10 percent and outsourcing continuing, it’s time to limit debate, cut off a filibuster and vote.
Genetically Engineered salmon is in route to be approved; it is imperative that individuals urge Representatives to send letters to the Food and Drug Administration asking them to stop the approval process.
Encourage President Obama to strengthen engagement on Sudan by phone or by email.
Binka Le Breton will speak on “Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery in the Brazilian Amazon” on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church of Louisville Sanctuary (809 S. Fourth Street). Parking is available on the street and guests are invited to enter through the front door. For more information, contact Teena Hal at 267-6883 or teenahal@aol.com
Louisville, KY: On Oct. 2 at Memorial Park (4th and Kentucky Streets), a rally for worker and immigrant rights will be held beginning at noon. Contact Ben Ruiz at 502-589-3229 for more detailed information.
Louisville, KY: A David Rovics Concert, benefit concert for activist Anne Feeney and the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, will be held on Oct. 7 at Rudyard Kipling (422 W. Oak Street) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is based on a sliding scale $5 to $25. For more information about Anne or to make a donation, visit http://fellow-travelers-advisory.blogspot.com/ Contact Nancy Jakubiak at 939.3698 with questions.
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