Oxfam press release and what we can do

US Senate pushes off action on climate bill, poor people continue to suffer

Washington, DC -- In reaction to the announcement that climate change legislation is delayed by the United States Senate, perhaps indefinitely, David Waskow, climate change program director of international humanitarian organization Oxfam America, made the following statement:

“It is critical that the US pass legislation to deal with the oil spill and impacts on communities in the Gulf Coast, but the world cannot stand to hear, again, that the Senate will not act on climate change. While Senators go on their summer break, millions of poor people on the front lines of climate change around the world can’t take a break from the droughts and floods made worse by climate pollution.”

"Without a commitment that the United States will work with other countries to solve the climate challenge and build resilience to its consequences, we cannot move forward globally. All eyes are on the US to show leadership. Failure on this critically important issue is just unacceptable, but the Senate has failed to match the leadership in the House and the Obama Administration has abandoned the helm.”

“Time is ticking away. We urge President Obama to lead and Senators to get back to work determined to deliver legislation that cuts harmful pollution and invests in the resilience of poor communities on the front lines of climate change. ” Click here for more news stories

Now is the time for us to take action. What you can do:

A. Join us tomorrow night for a phone banking party (6pm @ Amy's place - e-mail for directions)

B. Write a Letter to the Editor

C. Watch out for action alerts from Oxfam America

D. Remain Hopeful and speak out

I hope you had a great weekend and I hope to see you tomorrow night! (Dinner is provided)

Summertime updates

I hope everyone is having a great summer! I have a few updates for you. Please feel free to e-mail with any comments, suggestions, or ideas.

Are you creative, enjoy event planning, or just want to try something new?

We are seeking a few great volunteers to join our planning committee. We are working toward organizing a semi large scale event around Women's Equality Day (August 26th). We will discuss lightly at the phone bank night. If you cannot attend and are interested please e-mail for more information.

Lights. Camera. Help.

Oxfam's "Follow the Money" video has been nominated as a finalist in Lights. Camera. Help. The Non Profit Film Festival! Selections will be show from July 29th through the 31st. For more festival information click here.

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