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Peace Action is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, grassroots organization
working to develop the sustained political power to foster a just and
peaceful foreign policy
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Current
Campaigns: End the War in Iraq * Stop New Nukes
* Peace with Iran
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End the Occupation of Iraq* Mass Peace Action is seeking a Summer Intern (includes a stipend from the Randy Forsberg Memorial Fund) * Click here to learn more and apply today! Deadline: May 14, 2008 Five years after the
US invasion of Iraq, the death, destruction,
and disastrous occupation continues. More than 4,000 US troops and
one million
Iraqis have been killed. An estimated $3
trillion is being
squandered on war while our communities are in need. Mass
Peace
Action continues to mobilize, organize, and lobby for a rapid end to
the occupation, and for new policies that will promote peace and human
rights in Iraq. Help our efforts by contacting Congress. Tell them not to sacrifice one more dollar, death, or day. The next war funding bill--of
approximately $162 billion--will be considered by the House on 5/9/08. Call the Capitol switchboard
today (1-866-261-4755) to
speak with your Representative. Urge him to oppose blank checks
for war and to support HR
5507
(a comprehensive bill that would fund complete withdrawal of
troops &
contractors--respecting and supporting Iraqi sovereignty,
reconciliation, and reconstruction). And sign the e-petition to
Rep. Murtha (against continued funding of the war &
occupation) here.More links and resources to raise awareness and take action... Stop Paying for War!
How do the President's latest war budgets
affect our state? (.pdf)Demand that Congress fund only a complete withdrawal of troops from Iraq--and not another dime for war (Peace Action West alert) Urge Senate leaders (& candidates!) to filibuster war spending (pdf) Check out the campaign to Withold from War to Pay for Peace Pressure Policymakers Legislative Scorecard - House Legislation on Iraq 2007-08 (.pdf) Find out how your Rep. or Senator has voted on Iraq policy (plus Iran, weapons spending, human rights, & more) Find out where the Presidential candidates stand on Iraq and other issues Demand a commitment from the Presidential candidates to bring ALL the troops home Latest action ideas and resources from United for Peace & Justice De-Bunk the Surge **Questions for Congress to Ask Gen. Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker** "Surge to Nowhere?" An excellent analysis by Dr. Andrew Bacevich More resources on the myths of "the surge"... Support Winter Soldiers!
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Help
support our work for peace:
Upcoming Peace Actions and Events Teen Empowerment's 16th AnnualUnity Rally for Education Wednesday, May 21 at 3:30 PM on the Grand Staircase, The State House, Boston. Cosponsored by the Boston Teachers' Union, the MTA, Citizens for Public Schools, & Teen Empowerment. More info Reports-Back on the Peace & Diplomacy Delegation to China & Japan Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00 PM at 217 Concord Rd, Lincoln. Thursday, May 29 at 6:00 PM in the Hastings Room, First Church Congregational, 11 Garden St., Cambridge. Mass Peace Action's organizer Angela Kelly is traveling to China & Japan with other representatives from the AFSC, Peace Action, and allies to meet with the Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament, NGOs, scholars and officials to consider the long-term impact of U.S.-China relations on prospects for peace, human rights, and security. Join us to discuss their findings. Reservations: 617-354-2169. "Building a New World" Conference Thursday, May 22, through Sunday, May 25 in Radford, Virginia. Featuring Cindy Sheehan, William Blum, Kathy Kelly, David Swanson, Alice Lovelace, Robert Jensen, and more. Session topics: The End of Empire, War, Torture & Genocide, Undoing Racism, Climate Change, Talking Back to the Media, Sustainable Communities, & more. More info
Save the Date: Peace Action National Congress and Student Peace Action Network Convergence! July 18 - 21, 2008 in Washington, DC - "Make Peace a Priority in 2008 and Beyond" - with workshops, cultural events, strategy planning, policy advocacy, and great speakers, including Jeremy Scahill, Raed Jarrar, Trita Parsi, Antonia Juhasz, and Max
Kampel- man. Learn more
and register today! Competitive
stipends will be available from MA Peace Action to local
students and young activists who wish to attend. Details available in
late May. Contact us to learn more.Mass Peace Action members & friends participate in several weekly and monthly peace vigils, walks, and actions throughout the state. Click here to find one near you. (Please contact the individuals listed to be sure they still follow the same schedule.) Some Recent Actions and Events
Join SPAN - the Student Peace Action Network for Students, Youth and Young Adult Activists! Email us to get involved or go to StudentPeaceAction.org. -----
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