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SEAL THE DEAL on Climate Change September 26th, 2009
The United Nations has launched the “Seal the Deal” campaign that encourages users to sign an online, global petition that will serve as a reminder that our leaders must negotiate a fair, balanced and effective agreement in Copenhagen in December, and that they must seal a deal to power green growth, protect our planet and build a more sustainable, prosperous global economy that will benefit all nations and people.
For more information, or to sign on, go to: http://www.sealthedeal2009.org/
Oblates Call on California Governor to Sign Law Recognizing a Human Right to Water September 23rd, 2009
Four Oblate priests in Los Angeles wrote Governor Schwarzenegger urging his support for AB 1242, the Human Right to Water Act of 2009. The priests minister to some 12,000 parishioners in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
The priests said “We believe that access to safe, affordable and clean water is a human right, and no one should be denied this right because of being poor.”
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Lift the Debt Burden on Poor Countries September 21st, 2009
Without debt relief, the developing world has little hope of economic progress, say the Rev. John Welch* and Ruth Messinger*.
The two members of Jubilee USA argue for debt cancellation in the poorest countries in a compelling article published in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette on the eve of the G-20, the international financial summit being hosted by President Obama.
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Civil Society Groups Urge President Obama to Press for Greater Financial Regulation September 21st, 2009
The Missionary Oblates joined with over 50 organizations representing some eight million Americans in sending a letter to President Obama urging him to advocate for strong regulation needed to prevent future financial crises.
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September JPIC Action Alert! September 21st, 2009
Take action now on these important issues:
- Tamils Languish in Sri Lanka Camps – Ask your Representative to Sign onto House Resolution 711 Calling for their Release
- “Stop Vulture Funds” Act needs your support
- Amendment Needed to Prevent Public Funding for Abortion in the Health Care Legislation – Write Your Representatives!
Please click here for our Action Alert.
Thank you for taking action.
