“Last week, in the midst of subfreezing temperatures, a school in Fife, Washington, had to close because it didn’t have heat. A year and a half ago, lead was found in the water at Ta
coma public schools – something that particularly affects brain and nervous system development in children. And in a statewide listening tour just over a year ago, we heard a dad from Eastern Washington describe driving hundreds of miles each week so that his child can attend special education classes in Spokane that were unavailable in their hometown.”
– State Senator Sharon Nelson, 01/14/2017
Can you guess what local Republicans have to say about these unmet needs of our state’s children, parents, and teachers? That it’s all “an illusion.”
Dear WA GOP — Lack of heat, lead-poisoned water, and inaccessible school programs are not illusions.
It’s clear – Washingtonians support fully funding our schools. Earlier this week, nearly 7,000 people rallied on the capitol steps to demand action from our legislators!
If there’s one thing that Republicans should be able to get on board with, it’s funding safe, accessible, comprehensive schools for our children. But they’re dragging their feet, refusing to pass a bill that would prevent massive budget cuts – these cuts would raise class sizes and lay off thousands of teachers, and hurt the kids who rely on a great public education.
Thank you for your help,
Jaxon Ravens
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In Russia, one woman sustains injuries from domestic violence every 12 minutes. That’s 36,000 women each year. The number may be higher since there is no official mechanism for keeping track of family violence cases. Legislation in Russia already allows courts to be lenient with those who commit acts of domestic violence. Now, the Duma – Russia’s legislative body – is considering officially decriminalizing domestic violence by passing a new law.
Sign my petition here, and urge lawmakers to stand up for victims of domestic violence.
If Russia passes this new law, it could mean that more women will die, and that the criminal justice system in Russia will continue to reward those who abuse their spouses. This has to stop.
That’s why I’m calling for lawmakers to create a new law that will specifically change the way that lawmakers handle domestic violence charges. Better legislation would also include a special office to prosecute abusive men who are responsible for beating 36,000 women every day in Russia.
You can help ensure that we turn the tide and stop upwards of 12,000 women each year from dying of domestic violence. Please sign my petition.
In Western and Eastern Europe – as well as several other countries from Kazakhstan to Lithuania – adoption of similar laws have led to up to a 40 percent reduction in domestic violence cases. We can make this happen in Russia, too.
Help send a powerful message to Russian lawmakers that people around the world are invested in the survival of women who are otherwise dying for the right to be safe in their homes.
Thank you,
Alena Popova
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| We wrote to you last week about an important victory: Ecuadorian environmental organization Acción Ecoloógica won its fight to remain open and carrying out its mission of environmental protection and indigenous rights defense. And we have even more good news to report today: Five Shuar detained on bogus charges have been freed for lack of evidence.But the indigenous movement is still under attack. The government has extended the state of emergency in Shuar territory, and Shuar federation leader Agustín Wachapá remains in jail. Leaders of Sarayaku, from a nearby province, are to be deposed by a local prosecutor this week for their actions to defend their territory and express solidarity with the Shuar.
TAKE ACTION TODAY!
International pressure has helped bring about the victories we’ve seen so far. Please take action to build upon the victories for indigenous rights and rainforest territories. |
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Black Leadership Analysis
Dr. Sebi
1933-2016
Notable accomplishments
-Treated celebrities such as Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez, Michael Jackson, Brother Polight
-Married five women having as many as three wives at one time
-Fathered seventeen children
-Had homeopathic health clinics in Los Angeles, New York, and Honduras
Biographical Information
Dr. Sebi an African Herbalist, Dietitian, and holistic health specialist was born Alfredo Darrington Bowman in Honduras in 1933 and was raised by a single mother. Sebi says that this was a good thing. He did not have to worry about being pulled in different directions by different parents. Sebi credits his success to the focused leadership of his mother.
School was also a non-issue for Dr. Sebi. He stopped going to school when he was eleven years old. The only information in his head comes from Africans. Not clouding his mind with foreign ideas keeps Sebi in alignment with G-d. His clear thinking led…
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