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The United States has a pivotal role to play in preventing a return to full-scale war in Sudan, a country that is approaching a January 2011 secession vote that could re-ignite a conflict that has already taken two million lives, argue Enough Co-founder John Prendergast and critically-acclaimed author Dave Eggers in a New York Times op-ed out today.Says the op-ed:“This is President Obama’s Rwanda moment, and it is unfolding now, in slow motion. It is not too late to prevent the coming war in Sudan, and protect the peace we helped build five short years ago.” |
President Obama, This is your Rwanda moment - Dave Eggers and John Prendergast in today's New York Times
Al Gore Says Mass Movement Key to Solving Climate Crisis
Al Gore Says Mass Movement Key to Solving Climate Crisis: "NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 650 volunteers with The Climate Project from branches worldwide assembled in Nashville last weekend for a training session with former Vice President Al Gore. Those trained were current Presenters and new trainees with The Climate Project. Presenters deliver an updated version of the slideshow featured in the Academy-Award winning documentary, An Inconvenient Truth. The international training focused on the science of climate change as well as solutions to mitigate its most harmful effects, incorporating new slides and material from Vice President Gore's latest book, Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis."
New CD from Enough Project and Mercer Street Records Benefits RAISE Hope for Congo
New CD from Enough Project and Mercer Street Records Benefits RAISE Hope for Congo Curated by music expert Nic Harcourt, the compilation features exclusive tracks from renowned artists such as Norah Jones, Mos Def, Sheryl Crow, Angelique Kidjo, Damien Rice, Amadou & Mariam & Bat For Lashes  Today, Mercer Street Records and the Enough Project released a special digital compilation album dedicated to help stop the violence against women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Curated by leading music expert Nic Harcourt (Los Angeles Times, KCRW Radio, A&E Network), the compilation, titled "RAISE Hope For Congo," brings together many of contemporary music’s leading artists in solidarity with Congolese women who have been the target of violence and rape amidst war in the region fueled by the demand for conflict minerals used in electronics from cell phones to computers. The incredible genre-spanning album includes exclusive tracks from Norah Jones, Mos Def, Damien Rice, Angelique Kidjo, Bat For Lashes, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Amadou & Mariam and more as well as a special reading from Sheryl Crow. DOWNLOAD the digital album. READ more about the inspiration behind the CD. READ more on Pop & Hiss, the LA Times music blog. Stay tuned for the physical release of "RAISE Hope for Congo" on June 22!   |
Enough Project | 1225 Eye Street NW, Suite 307 | Washington, D.C. 20005 Enough is a project to end genocide and crimes against humanity. For more information, go towww.enoughproject.org. |
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