Weekly Justice Highlights

Care of Earth: Individuals are invited to sign a petition to protect the forests of India. The petition states, “Forests in India are a No Go area and Minister Pranab Mukherjee should hold a public consultation before taking a decision on allowing mining in these forests.” (International action is available.)

In the Spirit of St. Vincent: H.R. 1, the Continuing Resolution for FY 2011 passed the House late last week. Call and urge U.S. Senators to preserve poverty focused domestic and international assistance as it is morally unacceptable to balance the budget on the backs of poor people. Additionally, urge them to provide a short-term resolution to fund the government past March 4 at current funding levels.

Challenging Unjust Government: Workers basic rights are under attack in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. Sign a pledge showing our leaders that we stand in solidarity no matter our religion.

Other Potential Actions:
Urge Senators to vote no on any attempt to undermine the Clean Air Act and ensure that EPA has the ability to fully protect God's creation.

We have no time to lose -- the people of Libya are being slaughtered by their own government. Send a message directly to all the UN Security Council delegations to stop the violence.

On February 17, the United Farm Workers (UFW) and 17 2workers became defendants in a lawsuit filed by Ruby Ridge Dairy. It is clear that the intent of this lawsuit is to quiet the worker and get the UFW to stop supporting them. Stand in solidarity with worker rights.

Pennsylvania Residents: Individuals are invited to participate in advocacy action from the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference website.

Constituents of Congressman John Yarmuth: Individuals are encouraged to thank Congressman Yarmuth for his courage and powerful statement in opposing mountaintop removal late last week.

Louisville, KY: On February 25, a series of events will take place with regard to Palestine and the Middle East. A Protest in Solidarity with the people of Hebron will be held at the U of L Belknap campus Humanities Building Courtyard from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Also at 2:00 p.m. a panel on the events in the Middle East and their potential impact will be held at Bellarmine University (Hillary's room in Horrigan Hall). Lastly from 6:30 to 8 p.m. a talk on the "Universal Decimation of Human Rights in Palestine” will be given by Brett McGrath at Spalding University in the Egan Leadership Center (901 South Fourth Street).

Louisville, KY: On March 5th the Greater Louisville Sierra Club will co-sponsor the Wild and Scenic Film Festival hosted by KY Waterways Alliance at the Clifton Center (2117 Payne St) in Louisville. Tickets are $10. More information can be found here.