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A Backdoor to War with Iran?
Some Members of Congress are trying to create a political "backdoor" to war with Iran by pushing a resolution expressing support for Israel's "right" to launch a military attack on Iran. Such an Israeli attack would be likely to draw the U.S. into war, so efforts to legitimize an Israeli attack constitute a stealth path to a U.S. war. Urge your Representative to oppose this resolution. >
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Afraid to Negotiate with Iran?
During the Presidential campaign, Senator Obama repeatedly quoted President Kennedy: "Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate." But with the administration's apparent dismissal of the Iran-Turkey-Brazil agreement, it seems that the President is, indeed, afraid of negotiating with Iran. Tell him not to fear negotiations.
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Redirect Afghan War Resources to Pakistan Flood Relief
Pakistan has asked that the U.S. immediately provide more helicopters that are urgently needed to save victims of the flood disaster that has affected 14 million people. The U.S. military says that it has helicopters in Afghanistan but redirecting them requires a political decision in Washington. Tell Obama to redirect resources to Pakistan flood >
Support a Timetable for Military Withdrawal from Afghanistan
We have a rare opportunity to fundamentally change the course of U.S. policy towards Afghanistan: Senator Russ Feingold, Representative Jim McGovern, and Representative Walter Jones have introduced legislation that would require President Obama to establish a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. military forces. Urge your representative to co-sponsor this bill >
Don't Let Petraeus Sabotage Afghan Peace Talks
A recent poll claims that 54% of Americans want a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan. But Gen. Petraeus wants the State Department to designate part of the Afghan Taliban as a terrorist group, a move that could make it more difficult for the Afghan government to reach a political settlement with the Afghan Taliban. Urge your representatives to oppose this action >
Congress: Talk About the Human Cost of War
Congress is expected to be asked to approve $33 billion more for war and occupation in Afghanistan. When Congress debates more money for war, it's an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the human cost of continuing war and occupation. Urge your representatives to talk about the human cost of war, both for Americans and for Afghans >
Stop U.S. Airstrikes in Pakistan
U.S. airstrikes in Pakistan are killing Pakistani civilians, turning public opinion against the government, and are destabilizing the Pakistani government.Tell President Obama to order a halt to U.S. airstrikes in Pakistan. Take Action >
Tell Congress: Lift the Cuba Travel Ban
President Obama has made historic steps to improve U.S. diplomatic relations with Cuba and Venezuela. Ask your Representative to add their voice, by supporting the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act, using the form below. 70% of Americans say that all Americans should be allowed to travel to Cuba.
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