Pressure Lieberman and Carper Not To Cave on Social Security

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Monday February 28, 2005 · 7:21 PM PST

2005/02/28 · 19:21

Talking Points Memo, which at this point is practically a Social Security advocacy group, says that Sens. Joe Lieberman and Tom Carper are the likeliest Democrats to cave in and cut a deal with the Bush Administration/Congressional Republicans. According to the site and all the other news I've read, the fight over the program is going badly for Bush/Republican Rightwingers, but it's not even close to being over.

So, if you have a second, click on the links above and write the Senators a note (particularly if you're from Connecticut or Delaware). If you have more than a second, call them. If you have some time, write them a letter as a task. If you really have some time, there are a few other allegedly Democratic politicians that you could contact as well to make sure that they too don't sell out the young and the restless and the old and the stationary.

Is the American Left Establishment Doing Enough For Tsunami Victims?

Saurav

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Wednesday January 05, 2005 · 1:26 PM PST

2005/01/05 · 13:26

Crossposted at Dark Days Ahead

I've read, reposted, and written critiques of the failure of the Bush Administration to step up on disaster assistance. I've also read and reposted critiques of the political wing of the American Christian Right on this issue. That's why a quick perusal of websites of prominent and wealthy American "left" organizations and a little extra searching of the news left me pretty disappointed.

First the good news:

AFL-CIO; Rainbow World Fund; Democratic National Committee; MoveOn; ActForChange; and Americans Voices For Asia have all done something.

Now the bad news (and when I say "nothing", I mean, literally, nothing, including an offering of condolences, etc.)

Nothing that i can find: Sierra Club; NARAL Pro-Choice America; Human Rights Campaign; National Organization for Women (NOW); National Gay and Lesbian Task Force; Immigration Equality; Democratic Leadership Council; Emily's List; NAACP Read More

Support Debt Relief for Tsunami Afflicted Nations and Others

Saurav

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Wednesday January 05, 2005 · 5:31 AM PST

2005/01/05 · 05:31

Crossposted at Progressive Change for Tsunami Victims.

Please sign on. Excerpt (see extended entry for full text and where it's going):

We express our deepest sympathy and solidarity for the peoples of Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and many other South countries who are currently suffering from the devastation unleashed by the tsunami last December 26...

UNCONDITIONAL DEBT CANCELLATION NOW!

Southern governments should not continue to prioritize debt service, and squander much needed public funds:

STOP PAYING ONEROUS and ILLEGITIMATE DEBTS!

Prioritize relief and rehabilitation, basic social services, clean and safe water, and other human development programs!

December 28, 2004

Jubilee South
Jubilee South - APMDD (Asia/Pacific Movement for Debt and Development)
Freedom from Debt Coalition of the Philippines

(Please sign on)
lidynacpil@jubileesouth.org
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Please support progressive work on the tsunami, not just relief

Saurav

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Tuesday January 04, 2005 · 5:32 PM PST

2005/01/04 · 17:32

There's an enormous outpouring of generosity and feeling right now, and this is the time to build international solidarity with local grassroots organizations abroad who are doing great work and putting people first. It's also a time to connect with people abroad and exchange information and to push for our government and other institutions to do more to support tsunami victims in a way that furthers progressive change.

Check out:

Progressive Change for Tsunami Victims

and

The Campaign to Stop Funding Hate

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