MOTHERS FILE INTERNATIONAL COMPLAINT AGAINST UNITED STATES

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Friday May 11, 2007 · 7:26 AM PDT

2007/05/11 · 07:26

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PRESS RELEASE
May 11,2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Irene Weiser
info ^t stopfamilyviolence.org

Mother’s day complaint claims United States courts violate children’s and mothers’ human rights.

NEW YORK On May 11, just before Mother’s Day weekend, ten mothers, one victimized child, now an adult, and leading national and state organizations filed a complaint against the United States with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The case claims that U.S. courts, by frequently awarding child custody to abusers and child molesters, has failed to protect the life, liberties, security and other human rights of abused mothers and their children.

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Wednesday February 28, 2007 · 2:16 PM PST

2007/02/28 · 14:16

For the sixth year in a row, President Bush’s budget request falls far short of the amount of spending Congress authorized for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Overall, his budget proposal provides only 54% of authorized funding levels for lifesaving domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence programs - and several programs would receive no funding at all! What’s more, instead of providing a specific amount of funding to the program areas designated by Congress, President Bush proposes allocating funds to the states as a lump sum block grant , where the funds could be spent in a way that doesn’t correspond to identified priorities.

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Sunday January 07, 2007 · 5:20 PM PST

2007/01/07 · 17:20

Over the Xmas holidays I did something I'd never done before - created a music/video and uploaded it to YouTube. The video was my way of speaking out against the war, and of letting people know about the Peace March on Washington, Jan 27.

Thanks to the tremendous support of the dKos community, the video did very well at YouTube - scoring in the top 20 videos during the week btwn Xmas and New Year, and over 6000 viewers.

Now - I want your input and ideas for DEVELOPING another video - also to help promote the March on Washington. The theme will be "The America I believe in..."

Meet me on the flip for details on how you can help

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Monday December 25, 2006 · 5:12 AM PST

2006/12/25 · 05:12

John Lennon's "Happy Christmas - War is over IF you want it" provides the music for this powerful antiwar holiday video - with photos from Iraq war.
(some images graphic) Ends with an important call to action.

How sad that all these years later his words are still relevant.

Wishing PEACE TO ALL in the coming year..

Make the jump for the link and more info

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Sexual Humiliation IS Torture - NEVER AGAIN!!

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Wednesday September 27, 2006 · 12:32 AM PDT

2006/09/27 · 00:32

This week, Congress will vote on the Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act that will make acts of sexual assault and humiliation against detainees LEGAL.

Even worse, because of the pre-election pressure to seem tough on terror, unless you take action, the bill is expected to pass.

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Thursday November 17, 2005 · 8:58 AM PST

2005/11/17 · 08:58

Time is running out for millions of women and children who are victims of family violence. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - landmark legislation that provides funding for hotlines, shelters and services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking nationwide- will expire unless Congress finalizes the bill and sends it to the President's desk before FRIDAY, when the Senate will end their session.

ACT NOW! Visit Stop Family Violence now to learn more and to take action.

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Military Invasion of Privacy Rights

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Monday June 13, 2005 · 2:31 PM PDT

2005/06/13 · 14:31

The US military has declared war on the privacy rights of rape victims and their therapists. If they win, it could give the military the power to invade the private, confidential conversations we all have with our physicians, lawyers, therapists, or even spouses.

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