Subject: FW: AFSC Toward Peace & Justice - November 2005 Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 19:40:55 -0600 Message-ID: <19A6EE157F4C0D4290E98A37C4386B13016F334B@PEPSI.uwec.edu> From: "Pope, Karen O." <POPEKJ@uwec.edu>
2 easy actions below in case you are interested:
support McGovern's resolution to end military funding for Iraq
advocate for a moral fair budget document
~karen
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From: American Friends Service Committee [mailto:actioncenter@afsc.org]
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 9:03 AM
To: Pope, Karen O.
Subject: AFSC Toward Peace & Justice - November 2005
American Friends Service Committee
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Dear Karen,
Thanks to you and the pro-peace majority in the U.S., the "Not One More
Death, Not One More Dollar" campaign continues to build momentum. In
this issue of Toward Peace & Justice, you'll find information about how
to sustain the momentum toward peace by supporting new legislation that,
if passed, will stop funding the war in Iraq.
You'll also read about an important victory in the ongoing struggle for
a moral U.S. budget, alternative holiday gifts available from AFSC, and
more.
Thanks for helping us make a difference.
Peace.
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Toward Peace and Justice - AFSC's
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In this issue:
* Steps toward peace in Iraq
* Help sustain the movement for a fair federal budget
* Holiday gifts with a difference
* Nuclear abolition gets a historic boost in Massachusetts
* Work in Afghanistan moves forward despite obstacles
* AFSC responds to disasters in Central America
Steps toward peace in Iraq
Not One More Death, Not One More Dollar
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As part of the pro-peace majority, you are making a difference.
Last Wednesday, the day after the 2,000th U.S. military casualty in Iraq
was reported, tens of thousands of people like you nationwide took to
the streets and sent Congress a message to stop the deaths by stopping
the dollars funding the war. To get a sense of the nationwide event, our
web site features inspiring comments from participants in last week's
"Not One More Death, Not One More Dollar" event. Visit the web site
<http://support.afsc.org/site/R?i=KYu5zCK23W2iMrzY0C1P5w..> to read
and
share reflections.
The next step
Then came word that U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) plans to
introduce legislation to end all funding for the deployment of U.S.
Armed Forces in Iraq. It would not, however, prohibit or restrict
non-Defense funding for social and economic reconstruction in Iraq.
Use our online system to send a letter to your Senators and
Representatives asking them to co-sponsor Rep. McGovern's resolution
<http://support.afsc.org/site/R?i=6SdrtEzQjQsy2t_25CKbcw..> .
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Help sustain the movement for a fair federal budget
Thanks to thousands of activists across the country, the U.S. House of
Representatives cancelled its planned budget vote on October 20 in the
face of a massive public outcry for a fair budget. AFSC's toll-free
number generated more than 22,000 calls to Congress.
But there's still work to be done. By signing onto our budget petition
and writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, you can send
Congress a message about the need to preserve Medicaid, food stamps and
other important federal programs rather than cutting taxes for the
wealthiest families.
Sign our petition and send a letter to the editor now >
<http://support.afsc.org/site/R?i=8Bbqp5oE0t4hYg9lID7_ag..>
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Holiday gifts with a difference
2005 AFSC Holiday
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This holiday season, AFSC offers a meaningful way to recognize the
importance of your loved ones. You can support the worthwhile and
life-serving programs of AFSC, and honor your relatives and friends at
the same time.
Find out about our holiday gift options >
<http://support.afsc.org/site/R?i=1SrTQaRVOva1zCrGdDB3ng..>
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You might also be interested in these programs and events:
* Bringing forth a 'beautiful flower':Nuclear abolition gets a
historic boost in Massachusetts.
Read more
<http://support.afsc.org/site/R?i=6mbRkpCFfTkfDYzMknNchA..>
* AFSC's work in Afghanistan moves forward despite obstacles.
Read more
<http://support.afsc.org/site/R?i=w0dfqbWBlbstrkhktFq_MQ..>
* Following a series of devastating disasters in Central America,
AFSC has responded to the call for aid from some long-standing partners:
Read more
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