Weekly Justice Highlights

Human Trafficking: The November 2012 issue of StopTrafficking Newsletter co-sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.

Challenging Unjust Systems: Urge President Obama to support and advance human rights through the closing of Guantanamo, stopping the unlawful killing with drones, and ensuring the UN adopts a strong Arms Trade Treaty.  (International action available)

Care of Earth: Urge the Prime Minister of South Korea to stop the needless slaughter of whales through opposition to the reinstatement of commercial whaling. (International action available and act by December 3)

Care of Earth:  Urge President Obama to protect clean air standards and move toward a clean energy future in holding polluters accountable for the life-threatening pollutants put into our air every day. 

Offer Congratulations to President Obama and urge PresidentObama to set a goal and work with Congress to enact a plan to end hunger. 

Urge U.S. legislators (888.497.9539; no charges apply) to end the Bush tax cuts for the richest 2% or those earning over $250,000/year. 

The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia have a prayer service available in solidarity with those participating in the School of Americas Vigil in Fort Benning, GA on the weekend of November 16-18. 

On November 19, the 83rd Texas LegislativeSession is ready to vote in anti-immigration legislation.  Urge those politicians in favor of this legislation to stand on the right side of history.