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Women and girls have been discriminated against for too long in a twisted interpretation of the word of God

From the Ruth Group blog: "After several years of trying to bring about change from the inside, Jimmy Carter has announced that he’s severing his ties with the Southern Baptist church over its treatment of women. As I post this news, I find myself thinking of what Greenpeace activitists had to say recently, in a totally different context: 'America Honors Leaders, not Politicians.' Jimmy Carter used to be a politician. Since leaving office, he’s become a leader. At our present moment, we can only hope that leaving office is not a prerequisite for becoming a leader." Read more.

TAKE ACTION: Write to Jimmy Carter and thank him for his leadership! Here is his address:

James E. Carter, Jr.
Carter Center
453 Freedom Parkway NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

US Joins International Renewable Energy Agency

The United States today joined 130 other countries as members of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in an Assembly meeting held here in the seaside resort of Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.

Ambassador Reno Harnish, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, Environment and Science, signed for the U.S. government. He said: “The United States is extremely pleased to join IRENA. President Obama is committed to renewable energy to mitigate climate change, ensure energy security, create green jobs and lead a green recovery. Joining IRENA allows us to cooperate with 130 other nations to speed market adoption of renewable energy around the world.”

Read more of the ACORE Press Release quoted above.