Category Archives: Media and News
Immigration Laws’ Shifting Tides – Learn More at our Panel Discussion
In the last 10 days, the tides have been shifting rapidly in the big sea of immigration law. On June 15, 2012, President Obama issued an Executive Order to grant “deferred status” to undocumented immigrants who meet certain age, education and … Continue reading
June 26 Rogue Valley Immigration Panel Discussion
Learn about how our local police address immigration issues in our Rogue Valley. June 26 (Tuesday) Immigration and Local Law Enforcement – Issues and Answers A Panel Presentation sponsored by the Rogue Valley Inter-faith Immigration Coalition 6:30-8:00PM Unitarian Church, Ashland … Continue reading
Radio – Listen to the Local Immigration Panel this Friday, June 15
Rogue Valley Immigration Issues will be the focus of the Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) this Friday, June 15, from 9-10AM – on station 1230AM (Jefferson Exchange). Panelists include: John Almaguer (local immigration lawyer), Diana Banda (National Immigrant Youth Alliance activist) Ann … Continue reading
Iranian Mohajerinejad Speaks for Secular Democracy
These photos document our May 23, 2012 event: Former Iranian student protest leader and Prisoner of Conscience, Reza Mohajerinejad, spoke to nearly 100 southern Oregon residents about how we can help support the growing non-violent movement in Iran for a secular (separation … Continue reading
Call Rep. Walden – He Made the Wrong Vote on Violence Against Women Act
Rep. Greg Walden Just Voted To Give Abusers Power Over Battered Spouses. This week, on May 16, 2012, Rep. Walden voted for HR 4970, which eliminates the confidentiality provision under the Violence Against Women Act. If the Senate and President allow this change in the law, abusive spouses … Continue reading
2012 Hironaka Bronze Award Winner – Congratulations
Amnesty International is awarding our Southern Oregon Chapter the Sister Laola Hironaka “Bronze” Award 2012 – recognizing us as one of the most activist chapters in the nation. Congratulations to all the members who have worked this year to establish our Chapter as a … Continue reading
Media Coverage for Write A Thon
We garnered several media placements for our Write-A-Thon events. 1. JPR Jefferson Exchange, 12/9/11. Listen to a podcast here (we were on in the first hour, at approximately 8:30 AM) 2. The Ashland Daily Tidings, website, 12/6/11. Check it out … Continue reading
Peter Benenson Sculpture Now at SOU
Come and see the dedication of sculptures of Humanitarian Icons by our local chapter member, Meera Censor. The dedication is at the Southern Oregon University Hannon Libary, 3PM, Friday, November 4, 2011. The exhibit includes a sculpture of the founder of Amnesty … Continue reading
Mao Hengfeng Featured in “World Pulse” Magazine
The plight of our adopted Prisoner of Conscience, Mao Hengfeng, is featured in the (hardcopy) summer, 2011, issue of “World Pulse” magazine. The article is not (yet) in their online magazine: “World Pulse” magazine. Peruse the online magazine to get a … Continue reading
Amnesty Southern Oregon in the Peace House Newsletter
We are in the Peace House Newsletter for July, 2011. Thanks Gina and Jordan for spreading the word. We encourage you to visit the Peace House website to learn about and support their work.
Amnesty International, Southern Oregon Chapter 