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Justice and Peace Action Network

Justice and Witness Ministries responds to the call of Christ through public witness, policy advocacy, issue education, and grassroots empowerment to build a more just, compassionate and inclusive world. The UCC Justice and Peace Action Network (JPANet) is our denomination’s grassroots advocacy network composed of individual members and local UCC congregations across the country. Our work is grounded in General Synod resolutions, and formed by a biblical understanding of prophetic ministry.

Join the network and you will start recieving weekly action alerts, like the ones below. 

Justice for Arthur Tyler on Death Row  
Arthur Tyler is an innocent man on Death Row. Please help!

Week of Witness for Troy Davis
Please join Amnesty International and the NAACP for a week of witness for Troy Davis, to be held June 19-26.

JPANet: Take Action to Prevent Sexual & Domestic Violence
2011 ended before Congress reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2011. Now is the time to ask your Senators and Representatives to co-sponsor, support and fully fund VAWA which was first passed by Congress in 1994.
JPANet: Score big against trafficking!
Human Trafficking Awareness Day is January 11. Take action to prevent trafficking at the Super Bowl.
Urgent: Take action to protect the unemployed this Christmas
Will the unemployed and working families get a lump of coal from Congress this Christmas?
JPANet: Post-Iraq, Don't Abandon War Refugees
As our troops complete their withdrawal from Iraq, take action to protect Iraq war refugees who assisted us during the conflict.
Ohio Advocates: Your voice in support of women is needed NOW!
On Dec. 13 the Rev. Bob Molsberry will be testifying at a hearing in Columbus on H.B. 125, known as "The Heartbeat Bill." This bill is supported by out-of-state activists whose overall agenda is to outlaw abortion.
JPANet: Turn the Tide on HIV/AIDS
On World AIDS Day, let's fund a strategy to "Get to Zero." Zero new infections, zero AIDS-related deaths and zero stigma and discrimination.
JPANet: Enough is enough! Close the School of the Americas!
Graduates of the SOA/WHINSEC have long been linked to acts of torture & human rights abuses across Latin America. In a time of budget cuts to vital programs, there is no excuse to continue to fund the SOA!
Last chance to call the Super Committee!
The deadline for the congressional Super Committee to reach agreement on $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction is fast approaching. Call members of the Super Committee before Monday and tell them not to balance the budget on the backs of the poor!
Mission: 1: Protect International Feeding Programs
This week the Senate is very likely to vote on the International Affairs Budget, and massive funding cuts are a very real possibility. This budget funds essential international agricultural programs and must be protected.
Mission: 1: Famine Relief for East Africa
Call on the President and Secretary of State Clinton to continue aid and diplomatic pressure to protect famine victims in East Africa.
Mission: 1: Shrink the deficit without cuts to vital social programs
Tell the Super Committee: no cuts to vital anti-hunger and other safety net programs.
Mission: 1: Creating a sustainable and healthy Farm Bill
Farm policy may seem like a niche issue but it impacts many aspects of our lives, from food affordability & the impact of that on our health, to the foods we provide through our feeding programs. Act for a sustainable & healthy farm bill!
Mission: 1 - Protect Food Stamps
Urge Congress: No Cuts in the Food Stamp Program
JPANet: Strengthen the UN through US leadership
United Nations Day is October 24, 2011. Oppose efforts to cut vital US support for the United Nations.
Mission: 1 - U.S. Foreign Aid
Our Mission: 1 letter-writing campaign is focused on one key point: We want Congress to protect and reform U.S. foreign aid to make it more effective in reducing hunger and poverty. Join with thousands of advocates in contacting your member of congress.
JPANet: Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking An Unhealthy Connection
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Take action to protect vulnerable women and children.
JPANet: Tell President Obama: "Reject the Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline"
President Obama once declared, "Let's be the generation that finally frees America from the tyranny of oil." Tell him that now is the time act by stopping the Keystone XL Oil Pipeline.
JPANet: A UN Vote for Palestine
The UN is scheduled to vote on recognition of a Palestinian state. Will official recognition end the conflict if there's no plan for peace? Learn more and take action.
JPANet: Tell Senator Inouye to Protect Farmers
Your contact can make the difference to enable farmers to be paid fairly. We all eat. This is your chance to change the way that your food is produced. Please make this important call today.
JPANet: SOS Save Our Schools!
People of faith are marching on Washington to save our public education system. Be in solidarity take action!
JPANet: Congress must Raise the Debt Ceiling!
The consequences of inaction will be severe. Tell Congress to raise the debt ceiling now!
JPANet: Food Aid for Korea
Thousands of lives are at risk in North Korea unless the US resumes food aid soon. Resume food aid now. 
JPANet: Restore the Voice of the People
We must reclaim the political process for all the people, not just those with the power of money on their side. As we celebrate Independence Day, contact your members of Congress and urge them to support measures like the Fair Elections Now Act
JPANet: Troy Davis Scheduled for Execution Despite Evidence of Innocence
Troy Davis was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of a Police Officer. Troy Davis maintains he did not commit the murder, a claim supported by multiple witnesses. Please call on the board of pardons to save Troy Davis' life.
JPANet: Take Action for Torture Awareness Month
Support accountability & transparency - call on the Senate to release its report on past U.S. interrogation practices.
JPANet: Oppose New Free Trade Agreements
Congress must protect U.S. workers and our global neighbors by opposing new free trade agreements.
JPANet: Raise the Debt Ceiling & Protect our Communities
Some politicians are using the pending vote on the government debt ceiling as leverage to cut vital programs. Take action!
Urgent: Calls needed to stop the Ryan Budget!
The U.S. Senate will vote in the next 24 hours on the Ryan and Toomey budget proposals. It is urgent that you immediately call both your Senators. Urge them to oppose both these budget proposals.
JPANet: Level the Playing Field
Call on Congress to end workplace discrimination by extending fair employment practices to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
JPANet: Peace in Afghanistan and around the world
Celebrate World Sunday for Peace on May 22nd. Call on Congress to support a responsible end to the war in Afghanistan.
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