Change in Eritrea? FREEDOM UNITED.

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Dear David, News last week signaling what might be the beginning of the end of mass forced conscript labor in Eritrea is an unprecedented, if uncertain, development. This system, which leaves the majority of the population indefinitely trapped, sometimes in the private economy, puts any company investing in the country at considerable risk of being complicit in slavery.   Tell investors that Eritrea is not yet a country to do business with. It is welcome news that the latest batch of military recruits are said to have been told that their service will not exceed 18 months.[1] But no official announcement has been made confirming any change in policy, let alone any sign of sweeping changes necessary to transition away from the Eritrean government’s reliance on forced labor of conscripts.   As relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia thaw, change is possible – the conflict was the basis of the Eritrean government’s justification of indefinite leave. However, that journey is likely to be long and our partner Eritrea Focus warns us “not to allow the joy to cloud our judgement.” The same warning must be heeded by investors. Add your voice to 69,000 others and tell shareholders to sell their holdings in Eritrea. Freedom United launched its campaign on Eritrea in November 2016. We are calling on investors to sell their holdings in Nevsun Resources, a Canadian company that runs the Bisha mine,[2] and is facing court proceedings for its alleged role in benefitting from the forced conscript labor regime.[3] Join our call – foreign companies and investors should not be profiting from, and thereby supporting, a state system that exploits Eritrea's citizens on a mass scale. In solidarity, Joanna, Miriam and the whole team at Freedom United SIGN

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Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts

Dear Searchingforreason.N, For nearly two years, we have weathered the Trump-Pence administration’s political attacks on our health and rights. But these same attacks have also spurred a groundswell of opposition from people who are fighting for a world where everyone has the freedom and opportunity to control their own lives. For the first time since Trump took office, we have an opportunity to reject his dangerous agenda up and down the ballot. Here in Massachusetts, we have endorsed a slate of candidates for the Massachusetts State House who will prioritize access to sexual and reproductive health care and defend the health, rights, and freedoms of all Massachusetts residents. By electing and reelecting these leaders, we will be able to advance a bold legislative agenda in our state and protect ourselves from the Trump-Pence administration. But these races are close, and we need your help to win. Apply today for our Electoral Volunteer Corps to help elect bold leaders across Massachusetts. The Electoral Volunteer Corps is a leadership and training program for Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund supporters and volunteers. To join, you must be able to devote four hours per week for canvassing, phone banking, training, and other opportunities where you will represent our movement in some of 2018's most competitive local races. The program will kick off officially on Sunday, September 9th. YOU can help defeat Planned Parenthood opponents – join the Electoral Volunteer Corps. 2018 is our moment. After months of marching, it’s time we take up our clipboards and knock some doors. Join me in the fight for a healthier, more equitable future.   Thank you, Kim Kargman Organizing Manager Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts P.S. Want to learn more about the candidates we are supporting this year? Check out our endorsements here and share them with your friends and neighbors.

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Education Update. GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE. MOLLY KELLY.

David,

Did you see the news?

Today, the New Hampshire affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers formally endorsed this campaign because of my deeply rooted commitment to public education and New Hampshire’s children. Every child in our state deserves a quality education.

But Chris Sununu’s school voucher plan would siphon money from public schools and funnel our tax dollars into private, religious schools.

We need your help. If reelected, Chris Sununu says his top priority will be school vouchers, which would weaken public schools and raise your property taxes. That’s wrong.

...stop Chris Sununu and ensure we have a public education system where all children can learn and thrive.

We know vouchers are Chris Sununu’s top priority, because he stood with Betsy DeVos, instead of New Hampshire teachers, parents and families.

I’m proud of my record for standing up for public education for 10 years as a state senator – and, as your governor, I won’t stop. Join me in supporting our public schools and teachers. 

Thank you,

Molly

Protect our Elections. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE MAURA SULLIVAN.

This is an alarming moment for our country and our democracy. The intelligence community agrees: Russia is interfering in our elections. But Donald Trump and the GOP refuse to take the necessary steps to protect our democracy from foreign interference. Instead they delay on votes, remove sanctions, and pretend there isn’t a problem. This is a fundamental threat to our democracy.

Congress needs to put aside partisan politics and protect America from foreign interference in our elections.

SIGN>>> Demand Congress stand up to Russia and protect our elections.

The White House has no plan to protect our country & our elections. We cannot wait around and hope they develop one - we need to call for action today.

Take a moment to demand that Congress take a stand against Russia for its interference in 2016 and its attempt to interfere in this year’s midterm elections.

It is up to us to demand that our government takes action.

Thank you,
Team Maura