Ai Weiwei

The famous Chinese contemporary artist, Ai Weiwei, who co-created the 'Bird's Nest' stadium for the 2008 Olympics, has been released by the Chinese Government.
Weiwei is also an activist (as seen on his blog and artwork--watch this video) against the Chinese government. He has refused to pay taxes and encouraged others (via his blog) to boycott the government.

One of his many photographs, acknowledging the government:

This article, from BBC News, talks about the growing concern, before his arrest.

Amnesty International has an article about his release aswell. Activists are still working on his case, aswell as others in China. Please read it, act now, and assist in the call on China's disregard of human rights.

A picture he snaped in an elevator, to prove police brutality: 

A poster found in NY, asking for public action on his release:

FREE FILEP KARMA!

Filep Karma is a prisoner of conscience in Indonesia. Sentenced to 15 years in prison for raising a flag casually. Today, May 26th, is the anniversary of his sentence.
There will be a rally in DC today in his honor, asking for his release (aswell as the many other prisoners of conscience). It will be at 7:00 pm, in Dupont Circle (easily excessable via metro). One does not need to be affiliated with Amnesty International in order to attend; all are welcome! Please join me in advocating human rights!

Read more about him in this article from the amnesty international website.
**it says the rally is on May 18th, but it was rescheduled to the 26th.
If you are unable to attend, or would like to help more, please spread word about the rally, or knowlegde of Filep Karma.

Demand Dignity for Mothers!

Happy Mother's Day!

While you're celebrating the life of the most important person in your life, help other women by demanding dignity for their health. Amnesty International has a Mother's Day campaign, asking for women's maternal health, which is an important human right. This article gives the disapointing statistics on the truth about maternal mortality, as well as what you can do to help. I have already sent several congressmen hand-made letters, thanking them for support in women's rights, and asking for their support in maternal health care.

You can also do so online, click here (to send a letter to senators) or here (for representatives). Thank you for taking the initiative to help other women all around the world recieve the proper care they deserve.