Barack Obama Fights Back Against the Lies and Yes, Slavery Continues to Exist in this World!
Joseph Raglione
September 15, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, it looks like the tide is turning in favor of those changes we all need and want. I recommend you read the New Yorker article by Hendrik Hertzberg at http://www.newyorker.com/talk/comment/2009/09/21/090921taco_talk_hertzberg.
Hendrik exposes the "Lies" that permeated the Media during the last few months aimed at destroying Barack Obama. Those lies are failing because they are basically and in fact, lies! Yes, they lowered Barack Obama's popularity in the Polls, but they did not drag the President down to his knees. He fought back and is standing tall against the lies and guess what, he will win his "Public Option Health Insurance Plan".
For more changes read the following from change.org...>
September 7 - September 13.
Change.org Victory: Department of Labor Releases List of Slave-Made Goods
Hey Changemakers,
We received big news this week that demonstrates yet again the impact the Change.org community is having on important causes.
After receiving over 6,000 letters from Change.org members calling for the publication of a confidential report listing goods produced by child labor around the world, the Department of Labor responded by publicly releasing the list this week.
This list was mandated by anti-trafficking legislation back in 2005, but the Bush administration dragged their feet for years. Now, thanks to your voices and the hard work of our friends at Polaris Project and other NGOs such as the International Labor Rights Forum, it's finally available.
This list is a huge boon for consumers who want to choose slave-free products, and for organizations working to pressure companies and countries to end the use of child labor.
Today, we are more powerful to end slavery than ever before. And many of you helped make that happen.
You can thank the Department of Labor for taking this important step toward ending child labor by leaving a comment at the bottom of the post here. And you can check out more news and updates from your favorite causes this week below:
Stop the Single Greatest Threat to America's Wildlife
by Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
Take action »
Support a Strong International Climate Treaty
by United Nations Foundation
Take action »
Don't Let Kellogg's Buy Scientists: Froot Loops Aren't a Healthy Breakfast
by Robin Beck
Take action »
Start a Petition »
Remembering 9/11
There has been a lot of press about the people and families devastated by the tragedy of 9/11, and rightfully so. But less frequently heard from are the survivors of the thousands of low-wage workers who made their living working to support the World Trade Center's tenants. As we remember and grieve, we should honor the restaurant workers, livery drivers, janitors and other low-wage workers who were disproportionately economically devastated by the terrorist attacks on 9/11. (Read more)
Doctors Recommend Froot Loops
The nation's largest food manufacturers are launching a new, deceptive nutrition-labeling program designed to make consumers feel good about buying packaged foods called "Smart Choices." But the choices, which include Kellogg's Froot Loops, are anything but healthy. This wouldn't be news except that four doctors are on the Smart Choices board and giving credibility to the program, despite being lambasted by the wider academic community for shilling for the food industry. (Read more)
Chipotle Responds to Change.org
In a second big victory this week for Change.org activists, Chipotle and one of Florida's largest tomato growers agreed to work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to implement wage increases, supply chain transparency, and a code of conduct that prevents slavery in the industry. Thanks to the many Change.org members who sent letters to Chipotle asking them to take a stand against slavery, and to the fast food chain for letting us bite into our juicy burritos knowing that they indeed stand for integrity. (Read More)
Arrested for Wearing Pants
Lubna Hussein became an international media sensation after her arrest in Sudan for doing something millions of women do each and every day: wear pants. Her case, says Stop Genocide blogger Michelle, is the perfect spotlight on a Sudanese regime that has a long history of oppression. Systemic human rights violations are the modus operandi for the Sudanese government, whether they are playing the part of fashion police or harassing and attacking peace activists. (Read more)
Back-to-School Homeless
This Fall, over one million school-age children are kicking off the school year with a difficult assignment: returning to school without a stable home. End Homelessness blogger Shannon Moriarty writes that for the past two years, the number of homeless students in schools across the country has doubled, creating acute challenges for both financially-stretched school districts and students struggling to get by. In times like these, even the most well-intentioned schools are getting dangerously close to their breaking point. (Read more)
We hope you had a great weekend,
The Change.org Team
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Hendrik exposes the "Lies" that permeated the Media during the last few months aimed at destroying Barack Obama. Those lies are failing because they are basically and in fact, lies! Yes, they lowered Barack Obama's popularity in the Polls, but they did not drag the President down to his knees. He fought back and is standing tall against the lies and guess what, he will win his "Public Option Health Insurance Plan".
For more changes read the following from change.org...>
September 7 - September 13.
Change.org Victory: Department of Labor Releases List of Slave-Made Goods
Hey Changemakers,
We received big news this week that demonstrates yet again the impact the Change.org community is having on important causes.
After receiving over 6,000 letters from Change.org members calling for the publication of a confidential report listing goods produced by child labor around the world, the Department of Labor responded by publicly releasing the list this week.
This list was mandated by anti-trafficking legislation back in 2005, but the Bush administration dragged their feet for years. Now, thanks to your voices and the hard work of our friends at Polaris Project and other NGOs such as the International Labor Rights Forum, it's finally available.
This list is a huge boon for consumers who want to choose slave-free products, and for organizations working to pressure companies and countries to end the use of child labor.
Today, we are more powerful to end slavery than ever before. And many of you helped make that happen.
You can thank the Department of Labor for taking this important step toward ending child labor by leaving a comment at the bottom of the post here. And you can check out more news and updates from your favorite causes this week below:
Stop the Single Greatest Threat to America's Wildlife
by Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
Take action »
Support a Strong International Climate Treaty
by United Nations Foundation
Take action »
Don't Let Kellogg's Buy Scientists: Froot Loops Aren't a Healthy Breakfast
by Robin Beck
Take action »
Start a Petition »
Remembering 9/11
There has been a lot of press about the people and families devastated by the tragedy of 9/11, and rightfully so. But less frequently heard from are the survivors of the thousands of low-wage workers who made their living working to support the World Trade Center's tenants. As we remember and grieve, we should honor the restaurant workers, livery drivers, janitors and other low-wage workers who were disproportionately economically devastated by the terrorist attacks on 9/11. (Read more)
Doctors Recommend Froot Loops
The nation's largest food manufacturers are launching a new, deceptive nutrition-labeling program designed to make consumers feel good about buying packaged foods called "Smart Choices." But the choices, which include Kellogg's Froot Loops, are anything but healthy. This wouldn't be news except that four doctors are on the Smart Choices board and giving credibility to the program, despite being lambasted by the wider academic community for shilling for the food industry. (Read more)
Chipotle Responds to Change.org
In a second big victory this week for Change.org activists, Chipotle and one of Florida's largest tomato growers agreed to work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to implement wage increases, supply chain transparency, and a code of conduct that prevents slavery in the industry. Thanks to the many Change.org members who sent letters to Chipotle asking them to take a stand against slavery, and to the fast food chain for letting us bite into our juicy burritos knowing that they indeed stand for integrity. (Read More)
Arrested for Wearing Pants
Lubna Hussein became an international media sensation after her arrest in Sudan for doing something millions of women do each and every day: wear pants. Her case, says Stop Genocide blogger Michelle, is the perfect spotlight on a Sudanese regime that has a long history of oppression. Systemic human rights violations are the modus operandi for the Sudanese government, whether they are playing the part of fashion police or harassing and attacking peace activists. (Read more)
Back-to-School Homeless
This Fall, over one million school-age children are kicking off the school year with a difficult assignment: returning to school without a stable home. End Homelessness blogger Shannon Moriarty writes that for the past two years, the number of homeless students in schools across the country has doubled, creating acute challenges for both financially-stretched school districts and students struggling to get by. In times like these, even the most well-intentioned schools are getting dangerously close to their breaking point. (Read more)
We hope you had a great weekend,
The Change.org Team
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