Stop the Genocide in Darfur

 

		Phillip, In November, 23 million young people spoke and we elected a new President. Now is our chance to make the change we want. Today, we're partnering with our friends at the Save Darfur Coalition to send President-elect Obama a message, urging him to take immediate action to stop the genocide in Darfur. President-elect Obama just announced his foreign policy team. Let's make sure Darfur is at the top of their agenda moving forward. I hope you will take action on this important issue. Thanks for all you do. Heather Smith, Rock the Vote Dear Phillip, As millions of Americans faced long lines at the polls on November 4, millions of people in Darfur were facing something very different: threats we can scarcely imagine, including rape, murder, disease, torture, and starvation. Send a postcard, be a voice for Darfur. President-elect Obama has been a consistent voice for Darfur - but now the campaign is over, and it is time for more than strong words. We need strong action. Our voices together can compel the next president to act. But, Phillip, your voice is missing. Presidential leadership can end the genocide. Click here to send your postcard and Be a Voice for Darfur today. I absolutely believe that thousands of voices, united as one, will compel President-elect Obama to act, And as the genocide continues, it is now more important than ever to have presidential leadership on Darfur from Day One. Presidential leadership means ending the genocide, not managing it. Presidential leadership means spearheading a push to end the conflict. Presidential leadership means a president who says "no" if the U.N. Security Council tries let Omar al-Bashir off the hook for his crimes. Presidential leadership means that when world leaders fall down on their commitment to fully deploy peacekeepers, the United States stands up for the people of Darfur. Phillip, presidential leadership means stopping a genocide. Strong presidential leadership depends on you. Don't wait. Send a postcard now. Make sure Darfur is a priority when President-elect Obama takes office. When Americans come together—Americans from all faiths, political parties, and walks of life—our leaders listen. That's why we need your friends and family to join us as well. I know you care about ending the violence in Darfur, so please click here to ask your friends to add their voices to yours. Thank you for your commitment to the people of Darfur. My best, Jerry Fowler
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