SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025
Weekend Reading
Hi John,
Every person deserves access to clean, affordable water as a fundamental human right. But since 2016, residents in DeKalb County, Georgia have received outrageously high water bills—sometimes amounting to tens of thousands of dollars—with no explanation or recourse. Residents organized a coalition to end this injustice, and AFSC has supported their efforts. Today, after years of advocacy, we’re thrilled to announce a victory in this struggle. Thanks to our collective efforts, county officials have passed legislation to ensure affordable water access for all residents. Read more from AFSC’s Kat Maddox. [link removed]
FOREIGN POLICY
New poll: Support builds for diplomacy with North Korea and China [link removed]
By Beth Hallowell
True peace requires engaging those we disagree with, reflecting our Quaker belief in our shared humanity across divides. When it comes to U.S. relations with North Korea and China, many people in the U.S. share these same values. That’s according to the results from AFSC’s public opinion poll on U.S. relations with North Korea and China. Despite a tense political climate, a majority in the U.S. favor peaceful engagement on various issues and lifting some sanctions. Read more. [link removed]
TAKE ACTION
Tell Congress to resume U.S. funding for life-saving Palestinian aid [link removed]
As Israel continues to block humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, Palestinians are facing starvation, disease, and ongoing bombardment. They desperately need humanitarian relief. But the U.S. has suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the main provider of aid in Gaza. Last week, members of Congress introduced a bill to restore UNWRA funding. Please join us in urging elected officials to pass this critical legislation to save lives. [link removed]
RESOURCE
How to stay safer at a protest [link removed]
Taking part in protests is one way we can speak out for peace and justice, but there can be risks involved. Use our guide [link removed] to plan ahead and get tips to keep yourself and others safe. You can also download our free posters to show support for migrant justice [link removed] and Palestinian rights [link removed] .
CLIMATE JUSTICE
The U.S. cannot abandon its climate responsibility [link removed]
By Bashir Elhassan and Brett Heinz
Earlier this month, the United States withdrew from a U.N. fund designed to compensate developing countries for damage caused by major polluting nations. This decision represents the latest in a series by the Trump administration to roll back progress on climate change. Our government should not only reverse these damaging decisions but also redouble its commitment to addressing climate change worldwide. Read more. [link removed] Join AFSC in urging Congress to reject these policies and instead work to protect our planet. Contact Congress today! [link removed]
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Emergency response in Myanmar [link removed]
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