easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 2008-08-29 (superdupermegalinx edition!)
Friday, August 29th, 2008
I’ve been on a well-deserved blogging break for the past week or so, hence the total lack of posts. Instead of posting a few medium-sized link roundups, I decided to compile one huge link sanctuary. I know it’s a lot to take in, but please take a moment to go through the links and take action as needed. Everything is new (I think) since I last posted on 8/20.
Thanks!
Action Alerts
Alaska Wilderness League: Contact Congress today to oppose drilling in the Arctic Refuge!
Big Oil wants to open the Arctic Refuge for business. They continue to preach the laws of corporate supply and demand: The corporations hoard the supply and continue to make demands. They line their pockets at the expense of the American people and the heritage of our public lands. As the rhetoric rages on, it is up to concerned citizens to keep Big Oil’s drill bits out of America’s Arctic. Congress reconvenes shortly, and Big Oil will undoubtedly mount their strongest push yet for the permanent destruction of our special places across the country.
Alaska Wilderness League: Save our seas: Drilling won’t mean a drop at the pump!
In its effort to expand offshore development around the country, including Alaska, and put pressure on Congress to lift a 26-year-old moratorium on leasing off the US Pacific and Atlantic coasts, the Bush administration has prematurely launched the development of another offshore leasing plan – and is currently taking comments from oil companies, state governments and the public on the new plan.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Tell Congress to Rein in DHS Travel Abuses
Traveling shouldn’t mean checking your rights when you’re checking your luggage. Tell Congress: it’s time to rein in travel abuses by the Department of Homeland Security.
Amnesty International: Uphold Human Rights in the Gulf Coast
Survivors should be able to genuinely and effectively participate in their return, resettlement and reintegration into their communities. The U.S. government must ensure that the principles of equality and non-discrimination are applied to the return or resettlement of all internally displaced persons.
Audubon: Endangered Species Act Under Attack
In its final few months, the Bush Administration is attempting to gut the Endangered Species Act. This time, it’s a proposal to allow federal agencies to decide unilaterally that a proposed project is not likely to adversely affect listed species — no consultation with wildlife experts required.
I’ve been on a well-deserved blogging break for the past week or so, hence the total lack of posts. Instead of posting a few medium-sized link roundups, I decided to compile one huge link sanctuary. I know it’s a lot to take in, but please take a moment to go through the links and take action as needed. Everything is new (I think) since I last posted on 8/20.
Thanks!
Action Alerts
Alaska Wilderness League: Contact Congress today to oppose drilling in the Arctic Refuge!
Big Oil wants to open the Arctic Refuge for business. They continue to preach the laws of corporate supply and demand: The corporations hoard the supply and continue to make demands. They line their pockets at the expense of the American people and the heritage of our public lands. As the rhetoric rages on, it is up to concerned citizens to keep Big Oil’s drill bits out of America’s Arctic. Congress reconvenes shortly, and Big Oil will undoubtedly mount their strongest push yet for the permanent destruction of our special places across the country.
Alaska Wilderness League: Save our seas: Drilling won’t mean a drop at the pump!
In its effort to expand offshore development around the country, including Alaska, and put pressure on Congress to lift a 26-year-old moratorium on leasing off the US Pacific and Atlantic coasts, the Bush administration has prematurely launched the development of another offshore leasing plan – and is currently taking comments from oil companies, state governments and the public on the new plan.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Tell Congress to Rein in DHS Travel Abuses
Traveling shouldn’t mean checking your rights when you’re checking your luggage. Tell Congress: it’s time to rein in travel abuses by the Department of Homeland Security.
Amnesty International: Uphold Human Rights in the Gulf Coast
Survivors should be able to genuinely and effectively participate in their return, resettlement and reintegration into their communities. The U.S. government must ensure that the principles of equality and non-discrimination are applied to the return or resettlement of all internally displaced persons.
Audubon: Endangered Species Act Under Attack
In its final few months, the Bush Administration is attempting to gut the Endangered Species Act. This time, it’s a proposal to allow federal agencies to decide unilaterally that a proposed project is not likely to adversely affect listed species — no consultation with wildlife experts required.












