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BIG win for tigers, orangutans​, and you!


Procter & Gamble commits to a No Deforestation policy.

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It’s official. And it’s massive win for Indonesia’s rainforests and the planet.

I almost can’t believe I’m writing this, but after just two short months of campaigning Procter & Gamble (P&G) has officially committed to a ‘No Deforestation’ sourcing policy for its palm oil. This a great step to protect the Indonesian rainforest — home to animals like orangutans and the endangered Sumatran tiger — from future destruction.

Procter & Gamble’s new policy is the direct result of hundreds of thousands of people like you who took their message straight to P&G. 

Take a moment to share the good news with your family and friends on Facebook. Or just forward this email.

When Procter & Gamble’s new policy is fully implemented, P&G will trace where its palm oil comes from, and ensure that none of its suppliers are associated with forest destruction.

This a great win — but our work here is far from over. Greenpeace and our allies will be making sure that P&G not only follows through with its commitment, but that it does it faster than its 2020 deadline. We also need many more companies around the world to commit to change their palm oil policies to protect forests. Our goal is to realize No Deforestation worldwide by 2020 — protecting the rainforests of West Africa, South East Asia, and the Amazon.

Today, let’s celebrate the good news together! The power of people made this day possible. Please take a minute to celebrate by spreading the word.

P&G’s new policy is proof that our voices are heard in the board rooms of even the biggest corporations. Companies like Unilever, Nestle, L’Oreal — and now Procter & Gamble — have all committed to No Deforestation because of public pressure from people like you.

For a healthy planet, all of us need forests. And to save them, Greenpeace is building a movement of people across the world who are willing to fight forest destruction wherever they find it: whether it’s in their household products, or directly threatening their communities. Together, we can see more victories for forests like today.

Sincerely,

Joao Talocchi
Greenpeace Palm Oil Campaigner

P.S. YOU did it. Procter & Gamble has officially committed to a ‘No Deforestation’ sourcing policy for its palm oil. That means no more destroying Sumatran tiger habitat for Head & Shoulders shampoo! Celebrate and share the good news with your friends on Facebook.

BREAKING: Amazing news for whales


Greenpeace

Jump for joy — no whaling in the Southern Ocean this year!

I have amazing news that I’ve waited my whole life to be able to share with you. Japan has officially cancelled all plans to hunt whales in the Southern Ocean in 2014.

This will be the first year since 1904 that no whales will be hunted in Antarctic waters. 

This is huge. Today marks a phenomenal victory for whales — and for Greenpeace supporters like you who have joined together to call for an end to commercial whaling. I can only imagine that if we could communicate this news to whales — they’d also be jumping for joy.

Since 1989, Greenpeace has sent nine anti-whaling expeditions to the Antarctic. More recently, supporters like you have fought tirelessly to end the subsidies that keep commercial whaling alive and stop the unjust and unprofitable market for whale meat.

This day wouldn’t have been possible without your support. Thank you!

I hope you will take the time to celebrate this great news for whales with me today. This is proof that, together, we can make real change to protect the world’s whales and the oceans that they live in.


For the whales,

Phil Kline
Senior Oceans Campaigner

P.S. Today is a huge victory for whales, but we know we still have a long road ahead. Greenpeace is fully committed to ending ALL commercial whaling — but we need your help. Please keep this momentum going with your donation today. Your support will help us in the fights ahead in 2014 — protecting endangered whales, our oceans, and our planet.

a roller coaster for the past few weeks…


mayorsagainstgunsIt’s been a bit of a roller coaster here these past few weeks…

The good: Thanks to the hard work of our supporters and staff, the historic H.B. 1840 was signed into law by Governor Inslee on F‌rid‌ay. The bill will ensure that people who are under restraining or protective orders will not have access to firearms if the court deems them a threat.

The bad: The gun lobby has successfully blocked us — again — from getting a bill passed that would apply existing background checks to all firearm purchases in Washington, so we’ll have to go to the ballot in November.

The ugly: Now that we know we’re going to have to take I-594 to the ballot in November, we need to really staff up, and prepare a sophisticated, aggressive campaign to defeat the gun lobby.

Contribute $3 before our midnight reporting deadline to help us defeat the gun lobby this fall!

We couldn’t be happier that we were able to pass a landmark gun responsibility bill in Olympia — but now it’s time to gear up for the real fight this fall.

Thanks for helping us start strong,

Zach Silk
Campaign Manager
Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility

Stand up to ALEC


Access to affordable healthcare should be every American’s right. That’s what Healthcare Reform is for. Unfortunately, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is using “pay-to-play” politics to kill reform and its benefits.

Again and again, ALEC has demonstrated its obsession with putting corporate profits before American lives. It’s now lobbying lawmakers to repeal the ACA and replace it with laws that enrich drug companies at our expense.

Tell your state legislators to stop ALEC’s anti-healthcare attacks!

http://Action.StandUpToAlec.org

Lawmakers ought to serve the voters that elected them, not out-of-state interests and corporations. We need to stop ALEC from stealing our voices and stand up for the future of our country.

Let your state legislators know that the time is now to fight for Americans’ access to affordable healthcare.

http://Action.StandUpToAlec.org

Thanks for all that you do.

–Marisol

p.s. Hyperlinks above not working for you? Copy-and-paste ACTION.STANDUPTOALEC.ORG into your browser’s address bar and make your voice heard!  

What to Watch for on Paid Sick Time in New York City


Paid Sick Leave means more workers will be able to maintain Employment!
Dear Friend,
Today marks the official start of new rights for workers in New York City: the Earned Sick Time Act is in effect!
That means that workers in New York City can now begin earning time to be used towards 40 hours of paid sick time in businesses with 5 or more employees—or 40 hours of unpaid but job-protected time in smaller businesses.  A Better Balance fought hard, together with our partners and supporters, to ensure that the final version of the law would include as many workers as possible.  If you look around on subways and buses, you’ll soon notice a bold new advertising campaign by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs to reach the millions of workers who are now covered by the law.
At A Better Balance, we’ve been busy conducting trainings and taking calls from employees and employers who are already wondering about how the law will affect them.  With our ear to the ground, we have been able to tell policymakers what issues are likely to take center stage as enforcement of the new law begins, and we’ve translated our knowledge into targeted outreach materials and resources:

  • Check out our new brochure and frequently asked questions on the law. Let us know if you’d like us to send you some copies.
  • Take a look at our website to find more resources for workers and employers as we continue to update it.
  • Call our free legal hotline at 212-430-5982 if you have questions or if you’d like us to conduct a training on the law for workers or employers.
Keep an eye out for more to come soon!  And please remember to keep your calendar open for our annual Spring Celebration on the evening of May 5.  We have a lot to celebrate!
As always, thank you for your support,
Sherry, Dina, Phoebe, Jared, Elizabeth, Liz, Risha, & Rachel