"We must have a foreign policy that is both strong and smart. Yes, the Republicans have been strong, but they haven't been smart. And the policy is one big mess, everyone knows it."
- Senator Chuck Schumer
View Article  AT&T and Verizon: Don't Share Our Personal Information
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The Bush Administration has illegally spied on the phone calls of millions of Americans, and AT&T; and Verizon have been helping by voluntarily giving customers' records to the National Security Agency (NSA). The shareholders of these public companies are asking for the truth. How have AT&T; and Verizon handled customers' personal information, and how will they address this domestic spying scandal? AT&T; and Verizon shareholders - and the American people - deserve to know! According to media reports, the reason for collecting this private information is to "create a database of every call ever made ...   more »
View Article  Puppy Torturers Receive Strong Sentence Congratulate Georgia DA!
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Last August, two teenage brothers in Atlanta, GA, were charged with torturing and baking a three-month-old puppy to death. Just recently, justice was served - the brothers received the maximum sentence allowable in each of the nine counts under which they were charged. These sentences will be served concurrently, and in effect, the young men will serve 10 years in prison and 10 years under strict probation, for a total of 20 years.

The horrific death of this poor puppy touched animal lovers around the world, and the strong sentencing in this case highlights how ...   more »
View Article  Tell the FDA: We Want Safe Birth Control Pills!
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Is your birth control dangerous?

It could be--7.5 million prescriptions for third-generation oral contraceptives were filled last year in the U.S. alone!

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Chances are, if you're taking one of these drugs, you weren't told very much about it. But these third generation birth control pills contain a synthetic progestin called desogestrel, which doubles the risk of life-threatening blood clots compared to birth control pills that do not contain this ingredient.

So why would doctors choose to prescribe something that's twice as likely to hurt you when there are other, safer alternatives available? ...   more »
View Article  We Need Leadership, Not New Nuclear Weapons
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The Bush administration is seeking funding for an initiative to develop new nuclear weapons and rebuild the weapons manufacturing infrastructure left over from the Cold War. This misguided plan will launch a new, costly, and unnecessary cycle of nuclear weapon design, development, and production.

At the same time, many prominent people, including former Republican Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger and George Shultz, are calling for the United States to take the lead in efforts toward a "World Free of Nuclear Weapons."

It's time for real leadership and dialogue on nuclear weapons, not to build new ...   more »
View Article  End China's Human Rights Abuses in Tibet Before the 2008 Olympics
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Although China is known around the world for violating human rights in Tibet, the International Olympic Committee chose Beijing as the site for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Tens of thousands of Tibetans have been forced to leave their homeland due to the brutal Chinese occupation. China's current policy toward Tibet includes: * Imprisoning and torturing Tibetans who speak out against the Chinese occupation of Tibet; * Violating religious freedoms, including abducting one of Tibet's most important religious figures when he was only six years old. The boy has not been seen since 1995; * ...   more »
View Article  Get Engaged for Valentine's Day!
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Share your passion this Valentine's Day!

Join with thousands of other people around the country and get engaged – by making a difference!

Valentine's Day is the holiday for expressing love and commitment. So why not make a real commitment this year and vow to volunteer – in your community, with your family and friends, on your own as a way to meet friends, or virtually from the comfort of your own home.

Sign our pledge today to get engaged, and we'll give you all the information you need to get started. From painting ...   more »