easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 2008-12-04
December 4th, 2008 5:02 pm by Kelly GarbatoAction Alerts
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Send a message to President Bush telling him you oppose preemptive pardons for torture.
There’s a real risk that President Bush may issue pardons to a number of high-ranking Administration officials for any activities related to torture, extraordinary rendition and other abuses. That’s right. Even before they’re charged with a crime, Bush has the power to prevent any criminal investigation into the activities of Cheney, Rumsfeld, Ashcroft, Gonzales and others whose behavior raises serious questions. Send a message to President Bush telling him you oppose preemptive pardons for torture.
Born Free USA: Ask President-elect Obama to Make Right Choice
Born Free USA united with API is awaiting the imminent announcement by President-elect Barack Obama of who will fill two positions in his Administration with enormous influence over animal protection in America and abroad: the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior. These two members of President Obama’s Cabinet will have a tremendous impact on the treatment of animals and the enforcement of a broad range of laws including oversight of the Animal Welfare Act, Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, Wild Bird Conservation Act, Endangered Species Act, and many other vital wildlife-related laws.
National Wildlife Foundation (NWF): Sign the ‘No Child Left Inside’ Petition
Thanks to all of your efforts, this year children and teachers won a big victory when the U.S. House passed the No Child Left Inside Act of 2008. Now it’s time to ensure that the progress made by this year’s victory gets carried into the new Congress and administration.
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation: Send President-elect Obama a 100-Day Agenda for Nuclear Disarmament
The incoming Obama administration has an historic opportunity to lead the world to complete nuclear disarmament, and all of us have the responsibility to make sure they stay on track. President-elect Obama has stated, “A world without nuclear weapons is profoundly in America’s interest and the world’s interest. It is our responsibility to make the commitment, and to do the hard work to make this vision a reality.”
On Day One: Be the Change: Vote Now! (Round 1: 13 Days)
November’s election was all about change. Now, the moment of change is upon us—and it’s time to put the idea of change into action. Today, the On Day One contest begins. Help us set the agenda for President-elect Obama by voting for the ideas you think he should tackle On Day One of his term.
PETA2: Food: Tell Us What You Love!
It’s time for peta2′s 3rd annual Libby Awards nominations, and we need your help! There are so many amazing animal-friendly products out there these days that we just can’t keep track of them all. Throughout the month, peta2 staffers will be blogging about all the different categories and asking for your suggestions, so tell us what you can’t get enough of! Voting will begin in January, so keep an eye out to see if your suggestions made it.
The Wilderness Society: Tell the Forest Service – Restore bighorn populations!
It has been estimated that Idaho once was home to tens of thousands of bighorns. Now, there are only an estimated 2000 bighorns statewide. The only way to ensure recovery of bighorn sheep in Idaho is to stop contact between bighorns and domestic sheep that carry diseases that have ravaged bighorn populations. Please tell the Forest Service that you support their efforts to provide disease-free habitat for bighorn sheep in Idaho’s Hells Canyon and the Salmon River canyon.
The Wilderness Society: Protect Alaska’s Coastal Waters from Oil Spills
Bristol Bay is one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. It is the site of the world’s largest wild sockeye salmon runs, and important nursery grounds for king crab and Pacific halibut. Indeed, all of Bristol Bay’s marine life is at risk from potential oil drilling and the environmental impacts that come with such development. The federal government admits that at least one large oil spill is likely to occur should offshore operations begin in Bristol Bay. Such a spill could result in the same devastation Alaska experienced with the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989. Tell your representatives in Congress to co-sponsor the Bristol Bay Protection Act and permanently protect Bristol Bay from offshore oil and gas leasing and development.
Contests
Ocean Conservancy: Marine Wildlife Photo Contest
Ocean Conservancy invites you to enter our 2009 Marine Wildlife & Seascape Photo Contest. Send us your best ocean seascape and marine wildlife images. The top three prize-winning photographs will be featured in Ocean Conservancy magazine. All entries must be received by January 31, 2009. Winners will be notified in March 2009.
Newsletters
Compassion Over Killing (COK): Compassionate Action, December 4, 2008
eNews: Get your Dec. donation dollars doubled & free decadent dairy-free chocolate!
Ocean Conservancy: eNewsletter, December 2008
Polar Bears, North Pole, and What’s In for ’09
Vegan Outreach: E-Newsletter, Dec. 3, 2008
Be Part of the Helping Half!
Upcoming Events
Farm Sanctuary: Online Holiday Auction, December 2-16 2008
Consider doing your Holiday Shopping ONLINE where you can bid now on fantastic items like: A Yoga Class with Russell Simmons; Backstage Tickets to see Shawn Colvin; Lunch with the Legendary Alice Walker ; or a 1-Week Stay at the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach! Not only will you find the most unique gifts for your loved ones, you will be 100% supporting the animals of Farm Sanctuary! Please consider bidding on one of these unique items now.
Farm Sanctuary: A Winter Wonderland for the Animals, December 4, 2008
On Thursday, December 4, 2008, Farm Sanctuary will host a Winter Wonderland for the Animals fundraiser to support our work. I would love to celebrate this event with you, so I’m writing to ask you to be a special supporter of our holiday benefit this year.
Snow Leopard Trust: Online Art Auction, December 4-13, 2008
The Snow Leopard Trust’s first online art auction has started! Our artist partners: painters, photographers, sculptors and more contributed their unique works to help us raise funds and awareness this holiday season. The auction will end at midnight PST on December 13th, so be sure to get your bids in before it’s too late. Browse the amazing artwork for sale at www.snowleopardauction.org, and don’t forget to tell friends to make their bids too!
Amnesty International’s 2008 Global Write-a-thon, December 5 – 14, 2008
In the days surrounding International Human Rights Day on December 10, tens of thousands of caring people around the world will take part in the world’s largest letter writing event. Please join this worldwide effort. Be a part of the Global Write-a-thon. During last year’s Global Write-a-thon, people in more than 30 countries sent over 150,000 letters, postcards and emails on behalf of prisoners of conscience, human rights defenders, and others at risk. At least three of the prisoners were freed because of your support.
Post Punk Kitchen: 4 Course Dinner For The Doggies – Fri 12/12
It’s on again! Join us at Sweetpea Bakery for a 4 course dinner to benefit Portland’s Family Dogs New Life Shelter, an non-profit no-kill dog shelter for, but not limited to, pups who are at risk of going to doggy heaven before their time.
The Humane League of Philadelphia: Holiday Party 2008, Saturday, December 13, 2008
Our biggest event of the year is on the way in just one month, and YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT! This year our annual holiday party will feature keynote talks from Bruce Friedrich (VP, PETA) and Heidi Prescott (VP, Humane Society of the US) on how to be a more effective voice for animals. Our special guests in attendance will also include Sarah Speed (PA Director, HSUS); Alka Chandra (Senior Researcher, PETA); Sen. Roy Afflerbach (Director, Humane PA PAC); Stu Bykofsky and Vance Lehmkuhl (Daily News); Rob Teti (Director, Chenoa Manor) and more! This fun, festive, and inspiring event will be taking place on the evening of Saturday December 13 at the Ethical Society Building in Center City Philadelphia.
Born Free USA: National Bird Day, January 5, 2009
Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute in coordination with the Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC) is calling on activists around the U.S. to take action on behalf of captive birds by drawing attention to the exploitation of other countries’ native birds by the U.S. pet industry on January 5 — National Bird Day.
Miscellaneous
Animals Australia: Lucy needs your help this Christmas! (“Christmas ham” radio spot)
Compassion Over Killing (COK): Compassionate Holiday Cheer!
Grist: Ask Umbra: Rain, Dear; On rainforest-protection gifts
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Give the Greenest Gift of All — A Rainforest Tree
Snow Leopard Trust: Holiday Gift Sets
SuperWeed: My Trip to DC (A heavy-handed semi-serious parody)
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