You Stopped the Next War Now! | ||
September 11, 2013
Dear Activist, We did it! The American people prevented a war––at least for the moment!
After hearing the President's speech last night, we are so incredibly
proud of each one of you who called and wrote to your Representatives,
organized or attended vigils, and took action in your communities. We
also want to thank those who helped us maintain a 24/7 peace camp
outside Congress! Our collective voice of opposition pressured President
Obama to go to Congress where his call for war hit a dead end and gave
time for the Russians to propose a solution. Thank you for your work for peace!
We must remain vigilant, as there are calls in Congress to automatically authorize force if the US decides that Syria is not complying––a call we must reject. The issue of compliance and punishment must be decided by the international community, not the US alone. So keep the pressure on!
And
let us not forget the over 2 million refugees who are enduring all
forms of suffering, including rape. Most rapes happen at night when the
refugee camps are pitch black, so CODEPINK and MADRE have teamed up to send solar lamps to Syria.
Please help provide a light in the lives of Syrian women and girls. You can make a difference. Make a donation today!
Help us support these women. A delegation of midwives and activists will be delivering these lanterns and other vital support to women in the camps, and your contribution is urgently needed. This is truly an historical moment when our collective opposition stopped the US bombs from flying and laid the political groundwork for the Russians to step in with their proposal. Let us savor the moment, and may it fortify us for the tasks ahead. With gratitude, Alli, Amanda, Kelleen, Jeremy, Jodie, Medea, Nancy K, Nancy M, Noor, Roqayah, Sergei, and Tighe |
