Monday, December 19, 2005

Violence and Repression in Ethiopia



“Patrick Leahy of Burlington was elected to the United States Senate in 1974 and remains the only Democrat elected to this office from Vermont. He was also the youngest Senator (34) elected from the Green Mountain State and is now serving his sixth term. “

Senator Leahy has recently written an article which conveyed his concerns about the deteriorating political situation in Ethiopia.

“Violence and Repression in Ethiopia” by Senator Patrick Leahy

Contact Senator Leahy at 202-224-4242, and show your support!

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Harvard Panel Discussions on the Ethiopian Crisis

"As those in attendance dispersed, they signed letters asking the Ethiopian government to release the prisoners. After this panel, and a concurrent letter writing drive, more than 300 letters were signed from the Harvard community. Thus ended an exciting day, with the voices of the Ethiopian people heard loud and clear from the hallowed halls of Harvard. "

-Ethioforum.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE..

Friday, December 9, 2005

The Ethiopia Consolidation Act of 2005

Click here to read the entire bill.
EthioMedia has informed us that there are individuals calling offices of members of the U.S. Congress, and urging them to vote "No" to kill Congressman Chris Smith's Bill on Ethiopia. Obviously, these are the cadres of Meles Zenawi, who are working 24-7 to reverse the cause of the Ethiopian people. Therefore, clarifying this confusion during our telephone calls is important.

Listed below are members of the House Subcommittee on Africa Global Human Rights and International Operations
The subcommittee will vote on The Ethiopia Consolidation Act of 2005 before December 15, the last day of session for the year.

There is no time to loose, call right now!!! Now!!

Congressman Thomas Tancredo: (202) 225-7882
Congressman Donald Paine: (202) 225-3436
Congressman Jeff Flake: (202) 225-2635
Congresswoman Barbara Lee: (202) 225-2661
Congressman Mark Green: (202) 225-5665
Congresswoman Betty McCollum: (202) 225-6631
Congressman Christopher Smith: (202) 225-3765
Congressman Edward Royce: (202) 225-4111
Congressman John Boozman: (202) 225-4301
Congressman Brad Sherman: (202) 225-5911
Congressman Jeff Fortenberry: (202) 225-4806
Congressman Gregory Meeks: (202) 225-3461
Congresswoman Diane Watson: (202) 225-7084