Archive of 2009 June

The Cause – “We’re just happy to be doin’ good works”

"All I ask is this: Do something. Try something. Speaking out, showing up, writing a letter, a check, a strongly worded e-mail. Pick a cause – there are few unworthy ones. And nudge yourself past the brink of tacit support to action. Once a month, once a year, or just once." - Joss Whedon Why We Are Here... In the past few weeks, we’ve shared some stories about the cold, cruel and unbalanced world around us and the need to keep the signal going. But what happens when you do speak out? Do things change? The answer is yes - they do. Some change faster than others but action and speaking out do make a difference. That’s why the latest Why We Are Here feature is about the positive side of working to make the world a better and more equal place. There are two stories featured, where Equality Now has helped justice prevail and the winds of change sweep far and wide. The first is in Zambia, where Equality Now is successfully working against the rape and sexual assault of school girls by their teachers. And the second is the uplifting story of a woman named Kobra Najjar, who has finally been released from prison after 11 years (the last three years waiting to be stoned to death) for a crime she did not commit. Please take a moment to read the full article, and to pat yourself on the back for your contribution to Equality Now's success. Our Main Cause... Primarily, Can't Stop the Serenity events raise much needed funds for Equality Now. Equality Now works to end vi

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Hot Off the Presses!

What is shinier than the concept of awesome CSTS t-shirts? Why the real deal of course!!! Our own Tara, went to the printers yesterday to chat with Scott Mensing of Koala-T and check on the shirts. While she was there, she took these cool pictures to show me because she was so excited! Because I'm excited too, we've decided to share the excitement with EVERYONE! *hops up and down like a little kid* Just think... soon those of you who ordered them will have these to wear proudly. I bet Don is excited too! By the way, we are sending shirts to Joss and his assistant to wear along with us. WHOOT! Warm Regards, Anne Barringer Global Organizer

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Event Update – June 1

UPCOMING EVENTS... We're delighted to announce the next fortnight's Can't Stop the Serenity events:

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