Daily Archives: September 16, 2008

human rights

Declaration of Principles for a Presidential Executive Order on Prisoner Treatment, Torture and Cruelty

National Religious Campaign Against Torture

Though we come from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life, we agree that the use of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment against prisoners is immoral, unwise, and un-American. Continue reading Declaration of Principles for a Presidential Executive Order on Prisoner Treatment, Torture and Cruelty →

Environment

Protesters From Across the Country Join Wise County VA Residents to Oppose Coal Plant’s Impact on Environment and Health and to Demand a Clean Energy Future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2008
4:00 PM    CONTACT: Rainforest Action Network
Common Dreams

WISE COUNTY, Va. – September 15 – At 6 a.m. this morning, approximately 50 peaceful protesters entered the construction site of Dominion Virginia’s (NYSE: D) Wise County coal-fired power plant. Nearly 20 protesters locked their bodies to eight large steel drums, two of which have operational solar panels affixed to the top that illuminated a banner reading, “renewable jobs to renew Appalachia.” In addition to those locked to the construction site, more than 25 protesters from across the country convened in front of the plant singing and holding a 10’x30′ banner which read, “we demand a clean energy future.” Continue reading Protesters From Across the Country Join Wise County VA Residents to Oppose Coal Plant’s Impact on Environment and Health and to Demand a Clean Energy Future →