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September 23, 2005

Take Action

By: Rowan Wolf

In this time of cascading disasters depression can set in. Our hearts are wrenched one direction then another. Most of you have probably contributed to various Katrina rescue efforts. We can also take some preventative action by contacting our representatives. I have selected a few (and there are many) actions you can take that are just a few clicks away.

If you love animals, or you realize that many people don't evacuate because their pets are family, you can send a letter of support to your Congress person or to the sponsors of a bill being written to provide extra >evacuation funds for pets in disasters. The sponsors of the PETS Act (still being written) are:

Tom Lantos (CA - D) email form
DC Address: The Honorable Tom Lantos
United States House of Representatives
2413 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-0512
DC Phone: 202-225-3531
DC Fax: 202-226-4183

Christopher Shays (CT - R) contact form
DC Address: The Honorable Christopher Shays
United States House of Representatives
1126 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-0704
DC Phone: 202-225-5541
DC Fax: 202-225-9629

Barney Franks (MA - D) contact form
DC Address: The Honorable Barney Frank
United States House of Representatives
2252 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2104
DC Phone: 202-225-5931
DC Fax: 202-225-0182

Subverting the "you can only email your Representative system" If you are blocked trying to send an email by the government email system because the Representative is not "yours" don't lose heart - LIE. Put in your address in the address form, but the City State and Zip Code information from the Representative's district.

For Tom Lantos - CA, 94402

For Christopher Shays - his form allows anyone to contact him

For Barney Frank - New Bedford Massachusetts 02740-6246

Saving ANWR
NRDC Action Fund
League of Conservation Voters ANWR Action

Global Warming
Stop Global Warming Virtual March on Washington

Impeachment
Petition to Impeach Bush

Thinking Ahead
Defenders of Wildlife has an "Adoption" Center where you can purchase a gift of an species or a species family as a gift. Check out the Wildlife Adoption Center.

This is just to get you started. Please feel free to add your own suggestions.

Posted by Rowan at September 23, 2005 7:36 AM Category: Activists