Thanks to thousands of actions taken by people like you, Burberry has committed to Detox its clothes of hazardous chemicals. This is great news for the environment and future generations.
Over the past two weeks the brand’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels have been flooded with messages from people all over the world, calling on Burberry to get rid of the toxic Little Monsters and Detox now.
With your help, we have proven that when people speak out, big brands listen. Burberry is the 19th fashion company to commit to Detox, raising the bar for the rest of the luxury sector and proving that beautiful fashion doesn’t have to cost the earth.

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Let’s make sure this toxic nightmare has a happy ending.
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Black History

The Senate ~ CONGRESS 11/14 ~ The House

11/14/2014 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, November 17, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30pm. At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to 4 roll call votes on adoption of the motion to concur to S.1086 and on the Adams, Cohen, and Ross nominations.

5:30pm—4 roll call votes:

Adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to accompany S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014;
Cloture on Executive Calendar #856 , Leslie Joyce Adams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;
Cloture on Executive Calendar #857 , Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; and
Cloture on Executive Calendar #858 , Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

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Last Floor Action:11/14
2:49:19 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 17, 2014.

Last Floor Action:
1:15:40 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:11/13
9:02:34 A.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES –

The House proceeded with one minute speechesh which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:00:41 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:49 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:57 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:15 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:34 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speechesh which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:07:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:13:29 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.
12:13:30 P.M.	H.R. 5682	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5682 — “To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.”
12:43:42 P.M.	H.R. 5682	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 192 – 224 (Roll no. 518).
12:53:18 P.M.	H.R. 5682	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252 – 161, 1 Present (Roll no. 519).
12:53:19 P.M.	H.R. 5682	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:10:20 P.M.	H.J. Res. 129	Considered as privileged matter. H.J. Res. 129 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
1:10:34 P.M.	H.J. Res. 129	On passage Passed without objection.
1:10:49 P.M.	H.J. Res. 129	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:11:05 P.M.	H. Res. 753	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 753 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
1:11:08 P.M.	H. Res. 753	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:11:09 P.M.	H. Res. 753	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:11:10 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy (CA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, November 14, 2014, it adjourn to meet on Monday, November 17, 2014, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
1:11:20 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:15:40 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:49:11 P.M.		Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:49:18 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:19 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 17, 2014.

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Sarah Al-Shammary via Change.org ~~ My mother is in prison

11/13/2014 Nativegrl77

My mother was thrown in Saudi prison for speaking out for women’s rights. Please join the urgent international effort to free my mother before she can be beaten or killed.

Sign Sarah’s petition

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BREAKING: Historic climate agreement

11/13/2014 Nativegrl77

Late last night, the United States and China — the world’s two largest economies — struck a historic deal to fight climate change.

That’s global leadership.

Tell climate change deniers they’re running out of excuses — add your name to stand up for President Obama’s plan to fight climate change.

The details of this agreement are important: The United States will double the rate at which we reduce dangerous carbon pollution from fossil fuels. China announced that they will halt the growth of emissions by 2030 — the first time a date has ever been set — and commit to get 20 percent of their energy from clean sources.

If we’re going to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, it’s going to take international action — this agreement is exactly what that looks like.

For a long time, climate change deniers — and even people who acknowledged the science of climate change — have been pointing to other big countries as a reason why the United States should do nothing.

Despite the overwhelming scientific consensus, and the increased occurrence of extreme weather that we’re already experiencing, they argue: If China’s not taking action, why should we?

This climate deal the President just struck with China ends that debate.

OFA supporters have been on the front lines, calling for meaningful action. This is a turning point toward meeting the challenge that the science makes clear head on.

Add your name, and let’s rally around powerful action to fight climate change:

http://my.barackobama.com/Support-President-Obamas-Action-on-Climate-Change

Thanks,

Jack

Jack Shapiro
National Issues Campaign Manager
Organizing for Action