Just Foreign Policy issued a press release this morning announcing the launch of its new Haiti cholera counter. The release may be found here as well as below. *** Just Foreign Policy Launches Haiti Cholera Counter to Press UN to Take Lead in Addressing Crisis For Immediate Release May 29, 2012 Media Contacts: Robert Naiman,…
Below is the text of a sign-on letter being circulated by Reps. Barbara Lee and Walter Jones calling on President Obama to expedite US military withdrawal from Afghanistan. *** Sign on to Letter to President Obama: Expedite Withdrawal from Afghanistan From: The Honorable Barbara Lee Date: 5/2/2012 Dear Colleague, The American people have overwhelmingly come…
Afghans showing that they are not altogether pleased with a recent Koran burning incident at a US base in Afghanistan. It appears that public embarrassments are becoming a monthly occasion for the US occupation in Afghanistan. In January, a video was released on the internet depicting four US soldiers urinating on the corpses of three…
Just yesterday, Santorum announced the suspension of his presidential campaign, leaving Mitt Romney the presumptive Republican candidate for president. The Obama campaign has moved quickly, announcing today it’s on (no, really, they said this) by releasing a factsheet on Facebook about their likely opponent, entitled, “Five Things You Need to Know About Mitt Romney.” The…
This week, peace groups around the country are calling Congress with the message: end the Afghanistan war now! Call your Representative at 877-429-0678 and tell him or her to support and co-sponsor H. 780, which would limit funding for the war to funds that are necessary for a safe and orderly withdrawal. Check the link…
AIPAC’s 2012 congressional agenda sets a new precedent in boldness. Share this action on Twitter Share Call your reps today to oppose AIPAC’s push for war with Iran! Here’s what you do: 1. Call the congressional switchboard using this toll-free number provided by the Friend’s Committee on National Legislation: 1-855-686-6927. 2. Ask to be connected…
Since there is not much time before the letter closes for signatures, calling your representatives would help. Just follow these simple instructions: Call the Congressional Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Ask for your representative’s office. When your representative’s office picks up, tell them that you urge your representative to sign the Wyden-McGovern letter to oppose any…
It seems that the Washington Post still requires a bit of help sticking to the facts on Iran. An article in yesterday’s Post, entitled “Center for American Progress, group tied to Obama, under fire from Israel advocates,” featured the following passage (emphasis mine): At the same time, Israel’s supporters worry that Iran’s quest for a…
On the House suspension calendar for tomorrow is this year’s “Give Iran Hell Via Broad, Indiscriminate Sanctions!” legislation, known formally as HR 1905, the “Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2011.” When a bill is placed on suspension, it means that it is being considered “non-controversial,” which this bill sure does seem to be, at least…
Just Foreign Policy joined the Friends Committee on National Legislation and 24 other organizations to call upon members of Congress to oppose a provision in HR 1905, the “Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2011,” which would make certain contacts between US and Iranian officials illegal. The letter text can be found below. You can find…