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Petraeus Condemns Koran-burning

9-7-2010

General David Petraeus, the top Commander in Afghanistan, said that the “Burn a Koran Day” led by a church in Florida puts our troops in danger and fuels extremist violence.

One more reason NOT to burn a Koran…stay tuned for our final Top 10 Reasons–and if you haven’t submitted, hurry and do so!

Will others speak out about the wave of anti-Muslim bigotry around this day and mosques around the country? Sign our open petition to former President George W. Bush, who spoke out openly against bigotry during his presidency, and order your free bookmark opposing book burning.


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  • Courtney Smith

    >Today is the National Day of Action Urging Walmart to Free Bangladeshi Labor Leaders!

    Act now and deliver a letter to your local Walmart store manager demanding the release of Kalpona Akter and Babul Akhter of the Bangladesh Center for Worker Solidarity (BCWS). These individuals have been wrongly arrested by the Government of Bangladesh after false charges were instigated by Nassa Group and Envoy Group, two of the largest garment factory conglomerates in Bangladesh. These conglomerates are major clothing suppliers for Walmart, giving Walmart the power and obligation to intervene in this issue.

    Please follow this link to sign up! http://walmart.usas.org/store-action-signup/