easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 2009-01-08
January 8th, 2009 8:54 pm by Kelly GarbatoAction Alerts
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Gates Plan to Close Down Guantánamo an Important First Step
“Last month, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced that he had ordered aides to draw up plans for closing down the prison camp at Guantánamo Bay, an important first step toward turning the page on eight years of shameful policies that allowed torture and violations of domestic and international law. Take Action: Sign the open letter to President-elect Obama to demonstrate your support for him to close Guantánamo.”
Environmental Defense Fund: Take Action: Support a Smart Stimulus Bill
“We need to create jobs now by building the smarter, more efficient transportation and infrastructure system America will need in the 21st century, not throw money at “bridges to nowhere” projects that will set back our efforts to create long-term, environmentally sustainable growth.”
Farm Sanctuary: End Cruel Confinement Nationwide
“California voters approved Prop 2 on Election Day 2008, banning battery cages, gestation crates and veal crates in their state. Please take action now to ask your state legislators to ban these cruel farm animal confinement systems in your home state.”
In Defense of Animals (IDA): Vote Now In LA Times Poll For Elephant Billy
“The L.A. Times wants to know whether the elephant Billy should remain at the L.A. Zoo, or go to a sanctuary. We want Billy to go to a sanctuary, and would appreciate if you could take a few seconds to visit this website and vote. Scroll to the bottom of the story. Where you see this question: Do you agree with Jack Hanna that Billy the elephant should remain at the L.A. Zoo? Please vote No.”
Internet for Everyone: Take Action: Sign the New Year’s Resolution
“America has fallen to 15th in the world in Internet adoption. Millions of people trapped on the wrong side of the digital divide are being deprived of a better education, good jobs and full participation in our democracy. Sign this resolution and we will send it to President Obama beginning Jan. 21. Let’s make 2009 the year America commits to connecting everyone to a fast, open and affordable Internet!”
Oceana: Tell Congress: Ban Shark Finning
“The new Congress has hit the ground running, with the introduction of the Shark Conservation Act (HR 81). This bill would require that sharks caught in all U.S. waters be landed whole with their fins still attached. Please tell your Representative to help ensure fast passage of this important piece of legislation.”
The Sierra Club: Tell Congress to Create a Strong, Clean Economy
“This morning President-elect Obama presented a plan that advances clean-energy technologies and investment in green jobs as key drivers for economic recovery. As this plan moves to Congress, it is vitally important that the government focus on investing in newer, cleaner, more-efficient technologies and not waste money on costly, business-as-usual approaches like new coal plants, dams, or “bridges to nowhere.” Tell your member of Congress to keep this plan focused on the priorities that will provide short-term economic recovery and long-term economic stability and a cleaner, safer world.”
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS): Improving the Economy and Environment Go Hand in Hand
“With the right kind of stimulus package, Congress can jump start our economy and make a down payment on reducing global warming pollution. Congress should make smart investments in energy generation, transportation, and infrastructure to repower, refuel, and rebuild America. As Congress assembles a stimulus bill, please urge your legislators to support a package that invests in clean energy technology and infrastructure to create good, green jobs while reducing global warming pollution.”
The Wilderness Society: Help put global warming at the top of the agenda for the Obama Administration
“You can help ensure a new, clean energy future that addresses global warming and boosts the economy, too. Tell President-elect Obama that you applaud his efforts to make energy a top priority.”
Contests
EcoStiletto: WIN THESE ECO-FRIENDLY SHOES!
“Each month in 2009, we’re giving away a pair (or pairs) of eco-friendly shoes (stilettos, preferably) worth $500 or more. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win.”
PETA’s Caring Consumer: Win a Collection of Skin-Care Goodies From MOD Skin Labs
“Fill out the form below by February 2, and we’ll let you know by February 6 if you are one of five lucky winners.”
Newsletters
Center for Biological Diversity: Endangered Earth Online, No. 442, January 8, 2009
“Endangered Earth: Manatees, Wolves Killed; Black Bears Helped, Ringtones Howl”
No Kill Advocacy Center: The No Kill Advocate Issue #1 for 2009 (.pdf)
“No Kill Conference 2009. A revolutionary conference to end the killing of animals in U.S. shelters. & more”
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): PETA Weekly eNews, January 8, 2009
“PETA E-News: January is ‘Unchain a Dog’ Month”
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM): PCRM Online, January 2009
“Unfriendly Fire: End the Military’s Use of Animals in Trauma Training, Easy-on-the-Wallet ‘Value Meals’ Are Hard on Health, and More”
Petitions
Regulate Harmful Coal Ash Waste
Justice for Horse Murdered During Robbery
Against hunting – Neglorifikujte danasnje lovce
Upcoming Events
Dogs Deserve Better (DDB): Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week, February 7-14, 2009
“Join us February 7-14th for Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week. OUR GOAL in our 7th Season is to SEND OUT 12,500 VALENTINES TO CHAINED or PENNED DOGS. We are striving to raise awareness for chained and penned dogs in a positive way…by delivering Valentines, a brochure and a treat coupon to dogs living outside all over the U.S. and into other countries where we have representation, such as Canada and Australia. Here’s what you can do: 1) Make Valentines; 2) Mail Coupons for Free or Reduced Cost Treats or Dogfood; 3. Send addresses for Chained or Penned Dogs.”
Miscellaneous
ecorazzi: UFO Blamed For Wind Turbine Destruction. We Blame Klaatu.
Farm Sanctuary: In Loving Memory – Cincinnati Freedom: A Farm Sanctuary Legend
Glenn Greenwald @ Salon.com: The DOJ pursues the “real criminal” in the NSA spying scandal
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