Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Weekly Justice Highlights



The Updated Process for making a Corporate Stance is located here.   
Immigration: NETWORK staff Ashley Wilson, after visiting Representative offices states that, “U.S. Representatives need to hear Catholic values from constituents in their efforts at comprehensive immigration reform.”  It is imperative that individuals call (1.202.224.3121; charges apply) or write on a regular basis in the upcoming month.  

In the Spirit of St. Vincent:  U. S. citizens are urged to contact U.S. Representatives telling them that: As people of faith, we urge our members of Congress to enact a farm bill this year that alleviates hunger and malnutrition, supports vibrant farms and healthy communities, and protects God's creation.  Please support a full, multi-year reauthorization of the farm bill that alleviates hunger and malnutrition protects and strengthens programs that reduce hunger and improve nutrition in the United States through SNAP and sustains a robust international food aid and improves nutritional quality of this food aid.  Individuals are also invited to send a message to your Senators and Representative and tell them to protect this vital program.

Promoting Peace: Urge Members of Congress to support a just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as many are working nonviolently for peace.

Urge U.S. Senators and Representatives (1.202.224.3121; charges apply) to co-sponsor the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 that would raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour to keep pace with cost of living increases.    

Urge State Legislators to REPEAL “Stand Your Ground” laws or similar laws in states that currently have these.  

Urge Governor Beshear to work to oppose the Bluegrass Pipeline and include it in the August 2013 special session of the General Assembly.  
Louisville:  Urge Mayor Greg Fisher and LG&E to move Louisville beyond coal to clean energy. 

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