Michelle Obama urges all of us to help the survivors in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake that has left so many homeless, dead, and in need of medical and emotional relief. She's telling us to text $10 to the American Red Cross so they can deliver the water, food, and medicine to those in need. We can do our part by texting "HAITI" to 9-0-9-9-9. There are many charities that take donations to help the survivors of the Haiti earthquake. It's important that we make sure our donations are getting to those who need help. During this time of tragedy, we are reminded of our common humanity.
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Students across California are taking a stand on the possible war in Iraq. They showed their opposition to the war by encouraging people to write letters to Congress and engage in more acts of civil disobedience. Thousands of students at universities and colleges nationwide have pledged to join the protests. What is your stand on the war? Read more.
The Taliban regime have curtailed many of the rights of females in Afghan. Afghan women have to wear the all-encompassing burqa before going outside of their houses or risk being beaten with whips. Girls cannot go to school and women cannot work. Some Afghan women are fighting back. They have joined the 2,0000-member, all-female organization that is devoted to fighting for the rights of Afghan women and exposing the Taliban atrocities. Read more.
Mothers are to gather in Washington on Sunday in their attempt to convince lawmakers to take action on gun control legislation. They want to save their children. Bill Clinton is hoping that this will prompt Congress to act. Nearly 10,000 women and men, many of them parents of children who died in gun violence, will march. Similar marches will take place in more 60 cities nationwide. Read more.
Dr. Laura Schlessinger who has called gays and lesbians "deviants" and "biological errors" on her radio show should not be given TV time, according to protesters. However, Paramount Television, a unit of Paramount Pictures, is planning to go ahead with televising her show. It has already sold the show in more than 160 markets across the US. Read more.
