Will Egypt’s military hear the vote of the people?

November 28, 2011

Egyptians deserve the democracy they’ve been struggling for. Our own US government should not stand in the way of their progress.

Unfortunately, the US is providing over $1 billion a year in military assistance to an Egyptian military that continues to violate its people’s rights.

As the US Congress debates budget cuts at home, the US Senate has considered new language that would restrict $1.3 billion in aid to Egypt until the Egyptian government completes democratic elections and ensures its citizens’ rights.

Please urge Congress to end US taxpayer support for Egypt’s military regime. The Egyptian people deserve democracy, not another unelected government.

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The Ghost of Hosni Mubarak.

September 14, 2011

For decades, the US-backed dictator Hosni Mubarak controlled the Egyptian people through his State of Emergency laws.  These laws enabled Mubarak to ban demonstrations, disperse political meetings, shut down media outlets, and arrest people without charges.

Mubarak may be gone, but his laws are still here.

Click here to tell Egypt’s transitional government to end the State of Emergency laws.

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Egypt’s Path to Freedom

February 15, 2011

The Egyptian people have spoken, and their dictator has resigned.   After 30 years of Hosni Mubarak’s dictatorship, Egypt finally has a chance at becoming a democracy.  It is a wonderful moment for a people who have struggled for so long.

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The Struggle for Freedom

February 2, 2011

Have you seen this video?

Compiled by “another Egyptian who’s had enough,” it chronicles the struggles of Egyptian democracy activists against the dictatorship that wants them silenced.

After 30 years of repression, Egyptians are expressing hope, defiance, and fear as they protest in the streets.

Will our own US government finally drop the dictator who has held the Egyptian people down?

Click here to urge President Obama to publicly oppose Hosni Mubarak.


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