Yes, I know. It sometimes seems as if the entire world is going to hell. War, pestilence, mayhem, famine, republicans, it can be too much to absorb on occasion.
Here are two small things you can do that can make a difference.
First, if you haven't registered to vote as a Democrat yet, or need to re-register in time to vote in the Democratic primary on February 5th - I hear anecdotal reports that Greens are coming home to be able to vote for Obama - do so now. The deadline in New York is October 12th, 2007. (Hat tip casperr [1])
Then, after you do that, stand up and take a stand against the tyrannical régime in Burma. The Buddhist Peace Fellowship [2] is organizing a rally/vigil outside that country's consulate in New York City.
New York -- New York City
Monday, October 1st
Rally for Human Rights inMyanmarBurma
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Permanent Mission of the Union of Myanmar (Burma) to the United Nations 10 East 77th Street, New York, NY (near 5th avenue, east side of Central Park). Closest Subway: "6" Train to 77th St., walk west towards central park
Organized by Amnesty International USAFor questions, contact Matthew Kennis at or 212 633 4200
That's at most two hours out of your day, and you'll have done something real.
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