"Unless people are politicized rather than religious-sized,
there's no way to solve the problems society faces."
Harold J. Quigley
Leader, The Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 1971-1981
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Visit our
letter writing table after the Sunday Platform. It is located in the
main foyer and someone from the Ethical Action Committee will be there
during our coffee hour. Use these
sample letters
to edit
and send to appropriate people. Bring them to the letter writing table
and the Ethical Action Committee will stamp and mail them for you.
If you would like to submit a letter, send it to the Ethical Action Committee Chairperson.
The following
organizations are wonderful sources of e-action materials.
•
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
has
worked to protect the constitutional principle of church-state
separation since 1947.
•
Congress.org
allows
users to identify and send messages to their elected leaders in
Congress, The White House, and state legislatures.
•
The Alliance for Retired Americans
is an
organization that works to ensure social and economic justice
and full civil rights for all citizens so that they may enjoy lives
of dignity, personal and family fulfillment and security.
•
The American Civil Liberties Union
has a
vibrant action network. Sign up to communicate with Congress on
civil liberties issues.
•
The Illinois General Assembly
website
is the place to go for information on Illinois legislative activities
and addresses for Illinois legislators.
•
Thomas
is a
service of the Library of Congress that makes Federal legislative
information freely available to the Internet public. Get information
on bills before congress as well as addresses of senators and
representatives.
•
TrueMajority
sifts
through all the stuff going on in Congress. When your voice counts
to create a just and sustainable world, you get an email alert. Then
just by clicking one button a fax is sent to your congressperson in
your name.
•
The League of Women Voters
encourages
the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works
to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences
public policy through education and advocacy.
•
The Natural Resources Defense Council
is an
environmental action group supported by more than one million members
and BioGems Defenders nationwide.
•
The Sierra Club
is
America's most influential grassroots environmental advocacy
organization.
•
The Union of Concerned Scientists
is an
independent nonprofit alliance of more than 100,000 concerned citizens
and scientists. They work to build a cleaner, healthier environment
and a safer world by augmenting rigorous scientific analysis with
innovative thinking and committed citizen advocacy.
For more information about the Ethical Action Committee,
call the Society at (847) 677-3334 or send
an email.
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