February 2010

  • Take Action During Tibet Lobby Days

    By sarajean on 2/28/10 6:11pm
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    On a recent episode of Real Time with Bill Maher (which I had previously given up due to my feminist principles...), Chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel Elizabeth Warren, who is always eloquent, passionate, and a light of hope among thousands of corrupt people, stated that she would be clear about why health reform isn’t happening like we’d like it to: lobbyists. The people simply don’t have the lobbying power that corporations have—sad, unfair, but true—and are not being heard over the throbbing dollar signs.

    Today, it’s your turn to be a lobbyist.

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  • Stop the Ivory Trade

    By sarajean on 2/23/10 10:38pm
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    As an animal rights activist, there are plenty of things that bug the hell out of me. I can’t stand circuses, people who wear fur, or the cruelty of factory farming. But one of the biggest issues I have with animal abuse is when it deals with larger-than-life animals.

    Don’t get me wrong; I think it’s horrible when people abuse anything from a dog to a chicken and that it should never be condoned. But there’s just something about a gigantic, majestic animal—such as an elephant or a whale, something much bigger and powerful than man—being killed for human use that actually makes me cry.  Something that enormous and awesome shouldn’t be destroyed to make someone a damn ashtray.

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  • Saudi Arabian Women to Protest Lingerie Stores

    By becksta on 2/17/10 3:41pm
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    Saudi Arabian Lingerie Shopping BoycottSaudi Arabian Lingerie Shopping BoycottSaudi Arabian women are currently organizing an unusual protest; the women would like to boycott Saudi Arabian lingerie stores. Their reason is simple. In a country that is so conservative that men and women are not allowed to intermingle, most lingerie stores have only male salesclerks. In other words, women are assisted in their most personal shopping by men.

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  • Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month

    By sarajean on 2/5/10 12:53am
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    It’s a weird holiday for a month, but think about it—how many times do you see stray shopping carts littering up the parking lot? Not only does it make it harder for YOU to park, it makes it a much tougher job on the poor guy (and it could be a girl, but I’ve only seen guys doing it) who has to lug all of those carts back inside. Sure, it’s his job, but that doesn’t give any of us the right to make it harder on him—especially in the freezing weather many of us are experiencing right now.

    It’s also Random Acts of Kindness Month, so why not combine the two and return your cart back to where it belongs? It only takes a couple of seconds, and you could prevent an accident from happening. And while you’re at it, here are a few more ideas for the month. Feel free to add your own!

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  • Make a Difference During Congo Advocacy Days

    By sarajean on 2/4/10 2:15am
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    From February 15 to February 19, 2010 ENOUGH’s Raise Hope for Congo project will be sponsoring a week of action, or Advocacy Days. These will be in support of the Conflict Minerals Trade Act (CMTA). The timing is perfect to meet local representatives to talk about the act and the conflict in Congo, as Congress will be in recess during this time.

    The Act, if passed, will help identify minerals acquired from conflicts, helping the United States to cease trade with such areas and stop supporting the human rights abuses occurring in Congo today. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Frank Wolf (R-VA) and Jim McDermott (D-WA).

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