Weekly Justice Highlights

Care of Earth: More than 150 activists have been arrested so far during a two-week sit-in that began in front of the White House on Saturday. Individuals, including those from the areas where the pipeline will run through, are urging President Obama to block the Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline. Stand in solidarity by signing a petition opposing the pipeline. (International action is available)

Immigrants: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced important steps that the agency will be taking to better focus immigration enforcement resources to enhance public safety. Focusing on the greatest threats is just plain common sense when it comes to law enforcement. Call President Obama (202.456.1111; not toll free) and thank him for putting public safety first!

Death Penalty: Religious leaders are invited to endorse a letter for the clemency of Troy Davis  More information about his case is also located at this site.

Individuals are invited to sign a petition calling for a “Fair Deal or No Deal” on the Trans-Pacific Free Trade Agreement.

Tell Hershey to stop exploiting student guestworkers.

Learn why California tomatoes are better than Florida tomatoes in the wintertime. Listen to an NPR interview with Barry Estabrook, author of Tomatoland. 

Schools and Youth Groups wishing to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis can download materials here. 

Want to learn more about global humanitarian aid, headlines from the latest DAC data release located here.

Want to learn more about the American deficit deal signed in early August, click here.

September 11 anniversary: Resources for the day can be found at 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 & 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.