Action Alerts

CubaGO! Is technically CubaGONE…

by Paulo Gusmao on October 13, 2009

***But we're not finished yet. The day was a big success -- both in Washington and in communities throughout this nation, and we need to continue the momentum for a common-sense Cuba policy.

First and foremost, a much-deserved THANKS to everyone who participated! We cannot stress enough how important your support and participation were in creating CubaGO! To the Cuba policy advocates, Cuban Americans, world travelers, agricultural and business representatives, policy wonks, students, church activists, salsa lovers, cigar aficionados, and friends from all over the country, we thank you for making the day a tremendous success in moving us toward the freedom to travel for all. Whether you organized events, made calls, or traveled to DC, each effort was crucial to making CubaGO! - go. So again, thank you for stepping up and supporting the Freedom to Travel to Cuba.

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Hear What We Hear: Human Rights NOW

by Lisa Haugaard, Vanessa Kritzer, and Jenny Johnson on October 09, 2009
They don't get it... yet.

Although we now have new leadership in Washington, they still don't understand what they need to do to stand up for human rights. They think that by saying more about the importance of human rights and democracy than the Bush Administration did, they are making progress. But we know that until they actually change U.S. policies to support victims of violence in places like Mexico and Colombia, they will continue to be a part of the problem, not the solution.

Now, if we can get them to hear what we hear from people in Mexico and Colombia and know what we know, they might change their tune.

So, this month we are launching a "Human Rights NOW" campaign, which will use innovative tactics to get them to make human rights come first in U.S. policy.

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T-minus Two Days till CubaGO

by Paulo Gusmao on September 28, 2009

CubaGO! is upon us and as promised here is the detailed information you'll need to take action. See a message by Danny Glover asking YOU to call Congress on Wednesday.  

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words for Mexico and Colombia

by Vanessa Kritzer, Lisa Haugaard, and Jennifer Johnson on October 02, 2009
Actions speak louder than words.

This seems like a simple concept. But lately, the Obama Administration and the State Department seem to have forgotten it when dealing with Latin America. Despite serious human rights abuses by Colombian and Mexican security forces alike, the State Department just went ahead and declared that both countries were meeting the human rights requirements needed in order to receive more U.S. military aid.

Click here to send a fax to Secretary of State Clinton asking her to stand up for human rights!

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Zelaya Is Back

by Vanessa Kritzer on September 24, 2009
The democratically elected President, Manuel Zelaya, is back in Honduras! During the past three days, thousands of people have been gathering in the streets outside the Brazilian Embassy--where Zelaya is currently staying--to show their support. But the Honduran security forces have used tear gas and violence to break up this demonstration.

What does this mean for a concerned activist in the United States like you? If you were ever going to act, now is the time!

Click here to contact the State Department today to urge them to take strong, swift steps to support human rights and democracy in Honduras.

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Are you CubaGOing?

by Paulo Gusmao on September 30, 2009

Are you ready to CubaGO!? Today is the day to make history by making the travel ban history. Call your members of Congress NOW and get all your friends and family members to do the same.

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CubaGo T Shirts and Action Sept 30

by Paulo Gusmao on September 22, 2009
CubaGO! -- September 30th -- is a week away; and activities are scheduled throughout the country. Have you planned yours?

If not, register your event here. Events registered by Monday will receive CubaGO! t-shirts.
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