the oppression of the undocumented immigrants is one of the greatest American human right crises of our time. Millions of men, women, and children work hard, raise families, grow up, and serve communities in our country yet are confined to a life in the shadows, fearing for the security of themselves and thier families are deprived of the basic rights and freedoms that are the heart of the American promise. Since the failure of comprehensive immigration reform in 2007, this crisit has grown strikingly worse. Currently, Obama and McCain have been concentrating their energy on the economy and on foreign policy that immigration has not once been discussed in a debate. This is a situation that cannot be ignored any longer..I want reform and I say "Vasta con los oidos sordos en la casa blanca."
On October 15th, over 100 people will begin one of the largest hunger strikes in American history to call on Latinos, immigrants, and people of conscience–the Immigrant Rights Movement–to rise out of our fear and vote for change. "The Fast for our Future" will be based in a permanent encampment at La Placita Olvera, the historic heart of Los Angeles and will continue until at least 1 million people have signed a pledge.
This is huge, 21 days before the 2008 election. I want to live to see immigration reform and a change in the way my people are treated in this country. The 15th will only be the begining of a solidarity campaing for those that have a voice but have not been able to use it. I know that if Jesus was here on earth he would be fasting with us..for change, for reform, for human rights!
*If you can participate in person please do, if not sign the pledge online http://www.therisemovement.org/home.html if you can fast, pray and contribute in that way it would be awesome. Every thing counts!
Shalom,
Eveline
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It makes me sad that I'm kinda missing some awesome things like this. Go all out with me!
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