Archive APN Blog: Celebrate Human Rights Day and the UDHR's 60th Anniversary

Today is Human Rights Day and the last day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. Join Human Rights Atlanta, more than 60 Atlanta groups, as they come together to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) - Human Rights Day celebration event will be at 6:00 p.m. at the Auburn Avenue Research Library (101 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta 30303) featuring Civil Rights Legend, Rev. C.T. Vivian.

The annual 16 Days campaign is between November 25, the International Day Against Violence Against Women and December 10, International Human Rights Day, to symbolically link violence against women and human rights and to emphasize that such violence is a violation of human rights.

Information on Human Rights Atlanta HERE (great video!)
Read the UDHR and see what it’s all about, click HERE
Join the world community in the Every Human Has Rights Campaign HERE
More information on the 16 Days Against Gender Violence Campaign HERE

This post was written by Susan S on December 10, 2008

Archive APN Blog: VOTE!!! Polls open 7am - 7pm

Today (Tuesday, December 2nd) is the big day! Run-off for the U.S. Senate (Martin vs. Chambliss - in case you’ve missed all those inspiring TV ads) and Public Services Commission (Powell-D vs. McDonald-R) statewide and other local races too. For more information on the candidates and races, check out the League of Women Voters of GA voter guide HERE. No lines are expected. Polls open everywhere 7am - 7pm.

Confirm your poll location by calling 1-888-265-1115 or checking onsite using the SOS poll locator HERE.IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT YOUR COUNTY OFFICIALS (phone numbers HERE). VOTING PROBLEMS? NEED A RIDE TO THE POLLS?

• Election Protection - 1-866-OUR VOTE
  
• Peoples’ Agenda 404-524-VOTE or 1-877-524-VOTE! (including rides to polls)
• GALEO (Spanish/English) - 1-888-54-GALEO
• ACLU Voting Rights Project (ex-felon issues) - 1-877-523-2792

This post was written by Susan S on December 2, 2008

Archive APN Blog: Today is World AIDS Day

Read the sobering CDC statistics on HIV/AIDS in the United States HERE. And then, TAKE ACTION in response to HIV/AIDS:

1. Get tested for HIV - To find an HIV Testing location near you, send a text message with your ZIP code to KNOWIT (566948) or visit www.hivtest.org.

2. Practice safe methods to prevent HIV

3. Decide not to engage in high risk behaviors

4. Talk about HIV prevention with family, friends, and colleagues

5. Provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS

This post was written by Susan S on December 1, 2008

Archive APN Blog: See "The People Speak"

FREE! Danny Glover, Howard Zinn, Jasmine Guy, Chris Moore, and Anthony Arnove will present a preview of the documentary “The People Speak” in Atlanta as part of the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Free on a first-come first-served basis.

8PM - 10PM, Tuesday, December 2nd in the Rich Theater at Woodruff Arts Center,1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3502

Video trailer here:
http://www.peopleshistory.us/watch

More info on “The People Speak”
http://www.thepeoplespeak.com/

This post was written by Susan S on November 29, 2008

Archive APN Blog: Jetsetting CEOs seeking bailout

Just like the shameless and unapologetic Wall Street CEOs, the heads of the big three automakers stepped off their corporate jets (3 on the Detroit - Washington, DC route) to beg for bailout funds. Their sense of entitlement is staggering. At least they got a grilling by the Congress, but it’s the auto workers and the communities they live in who are suffering the most.

This post was written by Susan S on November 21, 2008

Archive APN Blog: The Real Buckhead, GA isn't going anywhere

While the wealthy neighborhood in north Atlanta known as “Buckhead” contemplates secession from Atlanta, they need to come up with a new name. Georgia already has a city of Buckhead in Morgan County and they are not willing to give up their name to the upstart community that is trying to take it from them. Just ask the 200+ residents who live there.

This post was written by Susan S on November 18, 2008

Archive APN Blog: VOTE!!! Run-off Voting Begins Today

For US Senate - Martin or Chambliss? For Public Services Commissioner - Powell or McDonald? It’s time to VOTE again!!! The General Election Runoff gets underway with early voting today in many counties (including Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb and Gwinnett - Fulton begins tomorrow/Tuesday), and almost all counties by Wednesday. Check here for the dates, locations and times for early and advanced voting. According to the Secretary of State’s website, only Coweta County has a full 5 days of advanced voting, including the Friday after Thanksgiving (not Dekalb as previously reported). All other counties will have advanced voting next Monday - Wednesday (Nov. 24-26). And of course, the easiest option may be election day, Tuesday, DECEMBER 2nd when you can just go to your neighborhood precinct and VOTE!! (no lines are expected!)

This post was written by Susan S on November 17, 2008