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End Gun Violence Vigil: A Seed Was Planted in the Rain

Posted by in Global Exchange News & Events, Mexico, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights on 11th February, 2013 | No Comments

Gun Vigil San Francisco-22The “End Gun Violence Vigil” on Thursday involved 26 tiny pairs of shoes representing Sandy Hook massacre victims and the testimonials of three victims of gun violence in California. Here’s what happened.
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Largest US Climate Rally Ever Feb. 17th: Why I’m Taking Action and How You Can Too

Posted by in End Dirty Energy, Featured, World News & Events on 11th February, 2013 | No Comments

ForwardOnClimate[1]Tens of thousands of people are coming together to call on President Obama to move America Forward On Climate, including Global Exchange Executive Director Carleen Pickard. Join them today by signing up to take action online. Here’s how.
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The State of the FEC: “The Little Agency that Can’t”

Posted by in Elect Democracy, People Power, Not Corporate Power on 11th February, 2013 | No Comments

GX ED StickerExpired terms and partisan gridlock underscores the Federal Election Committee’s inaction and poor enforcement of federal election law. Reforms to support the rights of voters are likely to be met with political gridlock. Check out how the stalemate state of US elections, and recent developments that may prompt change.
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