Friday, July 1, 2016

AI Madison Group #139 Weekly Update - July 1, 2016

 Greetings Everyone!

     A week full of news and action opportunities!

TURKEY
The Guardian, June 30, 2016, covered the horrific Istanbul airport attack. 41 dead from suicide bombers. Our hearts are breaking for the victims, their families, and the country.  Click here for more of their coverage.

U.S. SUPREME COURT
This week several important rulings were handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. Click here to see links to rulings related to immigration, abortion, affirmative action, gun control, and contraceptives.
    
WHAT DOES THE AMERICA YOU BELIEVE IN LOOK LIKE? (from Amnesty International)
With a climate of fear and hate sweeping the United Sates, it's time to take a stand. Together, we're rejecting anti-refugee legislation, harassment of American Muslims, and calls to respond to terrorism by committing torture and war crimes. Don't let fear win. Participate in our photo action to show what the America you believe in looks like. Download and print out the sign, then you can write what the America you believe in looks like and post it to social media. You can also get more involved by going to amnestyusa.org/Ibelieve
    
     -Debbie, Weekly Update Editor

Click here for links to this week's Amnesty International and Human Rights Information and Actions.