Weekly Justice Highlights

Care of Earth: The global community is invited to stand in solidarity with the Brazilian people to protect the Amazon.

Nuclear Weapons: In solidarity with our corporate stand on Nuclear Disarmament, individuals are invited to urge President Obama and Federal Legislators to reject nuclear deterrence and replace with humane, legal and moral security strategies. The Santa Barbara Declaration issued earlier this year at the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation’s conference on the dangers of nuclear deterrence is included as part of the sample letter located above.

Challenging Unjust Corporate Systems: A recent Labor and Human Rights report states that workers at the Classic Fashion factories in Jordan live and work in an environment of constant fear of sexual harassment and assault. Wal-Mart is the largest single recipient of Classic Fashion’s production. Urge Wal-Mart and other retailers to use their substantial influence over suppliers to put an end to this abuse.

The international community is invited to urge Chinese investigators to investigate the torture of Mao Hengfeng, a human rights defender.

Urge John Bilbrey of Hershey’s to end the exploitation of student workers at the Hershey's plant, return the money that the student workers paid for a cultural exchange, and make these living wage jobs for local Pennsylvania workers.

Urge President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to appoint a special envoy to the Central Africa Great Lakes region to maintain peace and security during the November elections.

September 11 anniversary: Resources for the day can be found at the US Catholic Conference of Bishops AND the National Religious Campaign Against Torture.

KY: On September 10 at Murray State University (102 Curris Center, Murray, KY), a conference entitled, Beyond Coal will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CST). Visit the West Kentucky Truth About Coal blog for updated information and details.

Louisville: Celebrate the first Louisville Roots and Shoots Day of Peace on September 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Waterfront Park. All kinds of activities and booths will be included in the evening. Free and bring friends. More information is located here.

Louisville: On September 12 and October 10 at the Pamela Brown Auditorium (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Theater of War will be presented at 7 p.m. For more information and to reserve a free space call or visit the box office at 316 W. Main Street or 502.584.1205