Showing posts with label defenders of wildlife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label defenders of wildlife. Show all posts

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Right-wing sicko Sarah Palin Supports barbaric aerial hunting

** Defenders of Wildlife **

Sarah Palin condones shooting wolves and bears from airplanes or using airplanes to chase them to exhaustion and then shoot them point blank. Most Americans find this practice barbaric, but it's routine in Alaska under Palin's leadership.



Watch the (very graphic) video on C2NN and submit your comment on sicko Palin.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Your Fight the Right Activist links for June 4, 2008

** Defenders of Wildlife **
Senate debate on the first truly comprehensive global warming bill -- known as the Climate Security Act (S. 3036) -- is underway. Lawmakers are poised to take an important step to protect polar bears and other wildlife threatened by global warming.

But an amendment proposed by Senator Corker (R-TN) would eliminate the vitally important funding in the bill to help wildlife survive a changing climate.

Urge your Senators to oppose the Corker amendment and strengthen and pass the Climate Security Act (S. 3036).
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** Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation **
For the past two months, the Senate has been at a standstill, remaining silent on critical global HIV/AIDS legislation that could provide important HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment services to children, women, and families in urgent need.

It's time Congress stopped playing politics and started helping women and children suffering from HIV/AIDS around the world.

Tell your senator it's time to act! Urge Congress to protect those most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Your Fight the Right Activist links for May 11, 2008

** Amnesty International USA **
Please ask the phony government of Myanmar to ensure delivery of international aid in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis.

Send an e-mail to the assholes in charge of the government of Myanmar to ensure that humanitarian aid is distributed to the victims of Cyclone Nargis and that they cooperate with international relief efforts.
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** Defenders of Wildlife **
Ship strikes are taking their toll on the North Atlantic right whale as these gentle giants migrate through busy shipping lanes on the eastern seaboard. But the Bush/Cheney Administration refuses to intervene -- choosing instead to do nothing as these marine mammals continue to move toward extinction.

But there’s new hope in the Senate as legislation introduced by Sens. John Kerry and Olympia Snowe makes its way through Congress.

Tell your Senators to support The Ship Strike Reduction Act of 2008 (S. 2657) -- vital legislation to protect right whales.

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** Credo Action **
In this very important election year, will a small handful of companies gain even more control over what we see, hear and read every day?

Click here to tell your senators and Majority Leader Reid to reverse the FCC's recent decision to allow greater media consolidation.
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** Oxfam America **
Faced with a global food crisis, Congress has a major opportunity to provide desperately needed funding to help those facing increased hunger due to high food prices. Congress is in final negotiations on the farm bill right now and this legislation could help address the crisis. Currently farmers making $1 million a year receive support from the farm bill, but the poor affected by the food crisis do not. Does that sound right to you?

Tell Congress to shift funds from wasteful subsides for wealthy farmers and help address the unprecedented challenge of skyrocketing food prices.

Monday, April 21, 2008

Your 5 Minute Activist Links for April 21, 2008

** Human Rights First **
The February elections in Pakistan marked a new beginning following martial law, demonstrations, and the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Since then the new government has taken some important steps to reverse the damage to the rule of law, and specifically towards reinstatement of the dozens of senior judges dismissed by President Musharraf.

However, the new government still has work to do. President Musharraf is strongly opposed to reinstatement of the judges, and internal disagreements within the new government may cause additional delays. The nascent government needs to know that the international community, including the United States government, supports the progress so far and hopes to see truly independent courts.

The Pakistani government will address the question of the judges this week, so please act quickly to urge your representatives in Congress to sign on to a letter to the Prime Minister expressing support for the lawyers' movement and for initiatives to restore an independent judiciary and rule of law in Pakistan.


** Habitat for Humanity **
Could you live on $1 a day? Could your Senators? $1 a day is barely enough for food, much less access to an adequate place to live. But with your support Congress can help cut extreme global poverty in half by 2015.

Recently, several Senators introduced a bill called the Global Poverty Act that would help improve life for the world's poorest people, including help for families currently living in inadequate housing.

This critical piece of bipartisan legislation will help ensure that poverty reduction is a major priority of U.S. foreign assistance and will call for the Bush administration to develop a strategy focused on reducing global poverty.

Send a message to your Senators now urging them to become a co-sponsor of the Global Poverty Act.

** Earthworks **

For peacefully asserting their rights and preventing mining company officials access to their lands, these Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) leaders, - known as the KI Six -- were sentenced to six months in prison. The KI Six were sentenced just weeks after Ardoch Algonquin First Nation spokesperson Robert Lovelace began serving a six-month sentence for similar charges.

The 1,200 strong KI community of hunters, fishers, and trappers is opposed to mining activities on their traditional lands in Northern Ontario., Canadian company Platinex Inc. believes their lands contain one of the world's largest platinum deposits.

Please write to the premier of Ontario today and demand the immediate release of these political prisoners. The government needs to see an overwhelming outpouring of public support.

** Defenders of Wildlife **

America’s bears are facing a poaching plague. The reason? The lucrative black market for bear parts is on the rise.

But bipartisan legislation in Congress can help put an end to this disturbing trend.

Urge your Representative to sign on as a cosponsor to the Bear Protection Act (H.R. 5534) -- a bill that would help save America’s bears.


** Oxfam America **

If you've been to the grocery store lately, you've noticed that food prices are rising. After years of remaining relatively stable, prices are being driven through the roof by a convergence of circumstances.

This phenomenon affects food prices worldwide, and it presents a major problem for poor people in developing countries. Just think about it: if you spend 50–80 percent of your income on food, then the more prices rise, the less food you can afford.

The current price increases are causing widespread hunger for millions of poor people. Yet US food aid policies require all food to be shipped halfway around the world, draining critical aid money on needless costs. Congress could change this policy in the coming weeks, and we need your action immediately.

Tell Congress to reform food aid policies to allow for food to be purchased where it is needed, rather than being shipped halfway around the world.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Your 5 Minute Activist Links for April 4, 2008

** Center for Biological Diversity **

One-third of America's national forests are protected from road-building and other industrial development by the Roadless Area Conservation Rule -- but now the administration is working state-by-state to open these treasured places to logging, mining and other development. As it gets ready to head out the door, the Bush government seems intent on handing the keys to our national forests over to the timber and mining industries. Without your help, their future is at risk. The Forest Service needs to hear from you by Monday, April 7th.


** Labour Start **
It has been nearly a month since the murder of Leonidas Gomez Rozo, a leader of the National Union of Bank Workers of Colombia.
His murder in early March was one of several violent attacks against trade unionists in that country.
Today we've been asked by UNI Global Union -- a global union federation to which Rozo's union was affiliated -- to flood Colombian embassies around the world with messages of protest next week.

** Credo Action **

This week the Chinese government called the Dalai Lama a "wolf in monk's robes" and his followers the "scum of Buddhism." It's just the latest outrage as China continues its brutal crackdown on courageous Tibetans who are demonstrating for greater political autonomy.
Let's all tell the Chinese government to end its violent crackdown in Tibet. Sign our petition here.

** Defenders of Wildlife **
Bison once numbered in the tens of millions across the Great Plains until a wholesale slaughter nearly wiped them out.
Now some of America's last free-roaming wild bison are being slaughtered on a scale not seen since the 1800s. And hundreds more could to be killed.
Take action now! Write the Montana Promotion Division -- the state's tourism officials -- and speak out for sensible wildlife management of these American icons!

** The Real McCain **
Old and Senile McCain still has not shown the backbone to be President and has turned his back on veterans. Why won't old and senile McCain sign on to the the New GI Bill?

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Your 5 Minute Activist Links for April 2, 2008

** Defenders of Wildlife **
In its latest assault on America’s wild places, the Bush/Cheney Administration has proposed opening up more than 6 million acres of irreplaceable roadless backcountry in Idaho to logging, mining, and oil and gas exploration -- a move that would permanently damage vital habitat for grizzlies, wolves and other wildlife.
We have just a few days to help. The deadline for comments is Monday, April 7th, so please take action now to stop the Bush Administration from putting special interests over the public interest.

** Sierra Club **
The Teshekpuk Lake area in Alaska is one of the most important wetland complexes in the entire Arctic, supporting millions of migratory ducks and geese that winter in the lower 48. Now it's under the threat of the drill.
Please tell the Bureau of Land Management to keep Alaska's wildlife-rich Teshekpuk Lake protected!

** Union of Concerned Scientists **

Hybrid technology has the potential to provide us with cleaner, more fuel-efficient options in every vehicle class, as exemplified by the Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Toyota Prius.
Yet GM continues to make that same mistake. Its new “two mode” hybrid SUVs, the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrids, actually feature larger gasoline engines than most conventional versions of these models. The electric motor provides an additional power boost but only a modest gain in overall fuel economy.
General Motors has recently initiated an online program to open dialogue between consumers and the corporation. They want to hear from you! Please write to GM’s chairman and chief executive officer, Richard Wagoner, and tell him that his company can only be a true market leader by using hybrid technology to its fullest potential.

** Conservation International **

Add your voice to the growing number of people who pledge to STOP the clock on species extinction!

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 23, 2008

** The Petition Site **
The violence against protesters, monks and civilians in Tibet is quickly escalating as the deadly crackdown continues. This week, overwhelmed by the violence affecting innocent civilians, the Dalai Lama said he would resign as leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile "if things become out of control." We can't remain silent while these abuses are taking place. Take action to stand with the people of Tibet.

** Defenders of Wildlife **
The Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge -- a pristine conservation area adjacent to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska -- is one of the greatest waterfowl breeding areas in North America.
Take action now to protect these birds and other species from new oil and gas operations that could wreck important habitat..

** Humane Society **
Disgusting perverts in Canada are preparing for the 2008 seal hunt. They are going to murder over 275,000 BABY seals. It's appalling that civilized society continue this barbaric practice for seal skin. Contact the Canadian Minister of International Trade and tell the bastard to end the seal hunt.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 10, 2008

** Defenders of Wildlife **
The elusive pacific fisher is a member of the weasel family, an excellent climber, one of the rarest and most vulnerable creatures in the entire western half of the United States… and one of 280 imperiled species awaiting Endangered Species Act protections.
Take action now to ensure that fishers get the help they need. Urge your U.S. Representative to support needed funding for federal programs to protect threatened and endangered wildlife.

** The Wilderness Society **
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is moving to hand over 110,000 acres in the pristine Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil and gas exploration. In addition, they plan to transfer 97,000 acres of subsurface mineral rights to Doyon, Ltd, a for-profit corporation hoping to profit from oil and gas development in the refuge.
Take action today to protect this wildlife habitat!

** People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals **
Once again, defying international opposition and all standards of human decency, the Canadian government is sanctioning the mass killing of helpless baby harp seals.
Sign PETA's worldwide petition to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper demanding an end to the slaughter of seals!

Monday, March 3, 2008

Your 5 Minute Activist Links for March 3, 2008

** Defenders of Wildlife **
Send a message to the Environmental Protection Agency to ban the use of Sodium Cyanide and Compound 1080!

To learn more about these poisions in use right now in YOUR backyard!-->
* Sodium Cyanide
* Coumpound 1080

** Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance **
Send a message to your US Senators and tell them to protect Utah BLM (Bureau of Land Management) roadless areas.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 28, 2008

** Defenders of Wildlife **
Send a message to the US Fish and Wildlife Service and tell them to adopt a National Wolf Recovery Strategy.

** BioGems **
Tell the Monkey King Bush administration to halt the oil and gas project in the Baca National Wildlife Refuge until a thorough study of its potentially devastating environmental impacts is carried out.

** National Campaign for Fair Elections **
Tell your chief elections official to prepare for November 2008 elections!

** Human Rights First **
Tell the Monkey King Bush that Torture is NOT an American Value and have that jackass sign the Intelligence Authorization Bill (HR 2082).

** The Democratic Party **

John McCain abused the system to keep his campaign afloat until he could raise more money from special interests and lobbyists. Taxpayers don't want their money to be used by Washington politicians to help raise more money from lobbyists -- is this McCain's idea of ethics and reform?

Friday, February 15, 2008

Your 5 Minute Activist Links for Feb 15, 2008

** ACLU **
Send a "Thank you" to House leaders for finally standing up to King Bush on his unconstitutional spying bill and rejecting his fear-mondering.

** Earthworks **
Tell Panasonic, Sharp Electronics and Philips to take responsibility for their electronic waste.

** Defenders of Wildlife **
Stop another Bush proposal to weaken protections in our National Forests in Colorado!

** National Parks Conservation Association **
Tell your Senators to vote NO on Senator Coburn's (S.2619) bill and keep Loaded Guns OUT of our National Parks!

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