AI Madison Group #139 Weekly Member Links and Petitions (Updated Daily) - June 19 to June 26, 2015

We have such a wonderful membership! Not only do we hold human rights dear to our hearts but there are also  other issues such as the environment, poverty, children's health, etc that can be related to human rights but may not be addressed by Amnesty International. Here are some of those links submitted by our members:

• One California Passed!
• No Labels, website
• Women's News Network, Facebook page
  • This Country Is the World’s Worst Place to Be a Kid, TakePart
  • Alabama Governor Orders Removal Of Confederate Flags From Capitol, NPR
  •  Meryl Streep Wants Congress To ‘Stand Up For Equality'
  • Newsmax: Breaking News from around the World, website
  • Citizens United, website (political website)
  • Feeding America: Take Action
  • PHI Joins Global Call for Action on Climate Change and Health, Action
  • "Opposing H.R. 2042," Advocate for Public Health, Online Action
  • South Carolina Leaders: Take Down the Confederate Flag! online petition
  • Tell Congress: Don't cut family planning funding, online petition, Planned Parenthood
  •   Sign and send the petition: Senate must defeat Fast Track, Daily Kos
  • Congress: Listen to Pope Francis and Lead on Climate!, online petition Care2Petitions
  • Alternet: Alternative News and Information, website
  • Join Peace Action at the US Social Forum in Philadelphia this Friday, June 26! Event information here.
  • Rising for Charleston, online petition, Everytown for Gun Safety
  • #IAmCharleston online petition, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
  • Daily Kos, website
  •  STOP THE YULIN DOG MEAT EATING FESTIVAL, online petition