June 2009
11 posts
Sorry, I'm excited. But anyways... NYC tomorrow!
This is How It Begins.
We are entering into a new era of peace and justice. I truly believe this. There is something embedded into the hearts of our generation that makes us want to reach out to the world and help those who cannot help themselves. The best thing about this is, we are more than just talk. I have seen this firsthand over the past year with the movement of Invisible Children.
Paraphrasing the words of...
How It Ends... Ends.
We just wrapped up a lobbying event in Washington D.C. called How It Ends, put on by Invisible Children, Resolve Uganda, and the Enough Project. Close to 2000 people from across the nation gathered to meet with their senators and representatives asking for support in passing the LRA Disarmament and Uganda Recovery Act of 2009. This bill would end the longest running war in Africa, liberate...
Good Morning World!
Just ate an apple for breakfast (not this apple). Today is going to be a great day.
Cause & effect, or correlation? You decide.
(picture via Inspire me, now!)
WatchSAY WHAT YOU NEED TO SAY
Lobby Days is where the magic happens. And by magic, we mean the practical and powerful means of advocacy. Our message is strong, but we need your voice to amplify it on Capitol Hill. Last week, Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI), Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA), Brad Miller (D-NC) and Ed Royce (R-CA) introduced the LRA Disarmament and Northern...
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