Friendly Reminder…
Since last summer, ONE has been on the campaign trail making it clear to presidential and congressional candidates that global poverty is a priority for millions of Americans. Now it is time to strengthen our collective voice in the voting booth. When politicians know we vote consistently and in large numbers, they are far more likely to listen and to take action on our issues.
With voter registration deadlines for many states occurring today, ONE is working with Rock the Vote to make a final push. If you aren’t already registered, register now: http://www.one.org/rockthevote. If you are amongst the impressive 80% of ONE members that are already registered, please send an email to your friends, classmates and family—anyone who shares our struggle against global poverty—to make sure they’re registered and planning to vote in November. Encourage them to register at: http://www.one.org/rockthevote.
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October 7, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Global poverty is not a priority to the American family. Feeding their own is a priority. With economic collapse upon us, how do you as Americans sit idly by when our own children need to be fed?
Sorry, but we are NOT the world.
We need help feeding and nourishing our own today.
October 7, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Food for Thought:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/161163
October 8, 2008 at 7:18 pm
From what I understand Obama will cut all foreign contributions to give “Acorn” a boost in this economic crisis.
October 8, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Keep Our Commitments
Even in tough economic times, we want to make sure the next president, no matter who that is, keeps his commitment to fighting global poverty.
The total spent on all poverty-fighting programs make up less than one percent of the entire U.S. budget, yet we are saving millions of lives and helping the world’s poorest people break free from crippling poverty. These efforts will be even more critical as the effects of any global economic slowdown are magnified in already struggling countries.
I just took action with ONE to tell my leaders to keep their promises to the world’s poor, and you can too, here:
http://www.one.org/keepourcommitments/?rc=koctaf