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Prophets and Mystics

"Defending human rights is a political act. Without respect for human rights, democracy crumbles and stability gives way to civil unrest, insecurity, and migration, as people do what they feel they have to do to survive.

"Defending human rights is also a prophetic act. The United States voted in favor of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 and many of its tenets are enshrined in our Constitution. Despite our history of upholding human rights as foundational to democracy, it seems like support for rights in our country, other than our own individual rights, has eroded. An image of Texas placing barriers in the Rio Grande, stranding migrants in the river, comes to mind. Or arresting volunteers for placing water in the desert, leaving migrants to die of thirst. Or placing barriers to applying for asylum at the U.S. border. What's often missing in our national conversation is the understanding that we all belong together and we will rise or fall together."

 

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We are excited to announce that our Executive Director Kim Lamberty, DMin will speak at the Parish Twinning conference in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, October 14th.

The gathering convenes parishes around Indiana twinning with parishes in Haiti, and is welcome to any individual that is in solidarity with Haiti. You can register for the conference by clicking HERE ([link removed]), and click HERE ([link removed]) to view the flyer for more information.

 

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Actions & Events

Join Us in Southern Mexico

Join us on our next solidarity trip on December 3th-8th. We will visit shelters in the Mexican states of Tabasco and Chiapas, and just across Mexico's border with Guatemala. Click HERE ([link removed]) to learn more about the trip details, and HERE ([link removed]) to apply to travel with us.

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Say NO to New Sanctions in Nicaragua

Senators Rubio and Kaine have introduced a new Senate bill that would impose wide-reaching sanctions on Nicaragua that could seriously damage the country's economy. Help stand in solidarity with the people of Nicaragua by telling your Senator to say NO to this bill.

 
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Take Action for Peace in Haiti

J ([link removed])oin us ([link removed]) in fighting to stop the gun running to Haiti by asking your Representative to co-sponsor the U.S.-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2023. Armed gangs have taken control of most of Haiti, and the violence is devastating: 600 people died in Port-au-Prince in April of 2023 alone. The gangs can expand and maintain power because they are highly armed, and the U.S. is a major source of these weapons.

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If your member of Congress is one of the co-sponsors listed HERE ([link removed]), we ask that you instead send a thank-you message.

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Artist Corner

Milka Lolo

"El Beso"

Milka Lolo is an artist and painter born and based in Mexico City. was born in Mexico City. She reimagines the characters, myths, and narratives of Mexican folktales, such as the parallel between the world of the living and the dead.

"The Unseen Treasures"

"As Above, So Below"

"Los dioses del inframundo / The Gods of the Underworld"

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