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We're thrilled to announce the launch of DoPeace, our online community of, by and for volunteers with The Peace Alliance, Student Peace Alliance and the Campaign for a U.S. Department of Peace. At DoPeace, we come together to celebrate, support and foster effective and FUN citizen-based peace activism.

Online networking is a powerful and proven tool for effective grassroots organizing. By participating in the community, you can reach beyond geographic boundaries and time zones to connect with new people, share great ideas, increase our impact and grow the campaign. Post your own campaign blogs, photos, and videos, join discussions, make friends from across the country and more. Join us on DoPeace today!


Youth PROMISE Act
Our commitment to our nation's most vulnerable
On Friday, February 13, 2009, Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) and Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE-AL) re-introduced the Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunity, Mentoring, Intervention, Support and Education, or Youth PROMISE Act. Companion legislation was also introduced in the US Senate by Senators Robert Casey (D-PA) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME). The Peace Alliance is excited to announce we have officially decided to include this piece of legislation as one of the items we are encouraging our network to support. Learn more...
 
ALERT: The Youth PROMISE Act now has over 200 co-sponsors! In just the past six-weeks, there has been a rush of support that has brought on 119 new co-sponsors, including 16 Republicans.
 
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Three New Dept. of Peace Co-sponsors
Congratulations Colorado, Illinois and West Virginia! 
Please join us in welcoming back Congressman Nick Rahall, II (D-WV-7), a cosponsor in the 110th Congress who just signed back on for this Congress, and welcoming two first-time cosponsors of the bill: Congressman Bobby Rush (D-IL-1) and Congressman Jared Polis (D CO-02).
 
Please contact the Congressmen (ESPECIALLY if you live in their districts) and thank them for their courage and commitment to peace. Then be sure to let us know you took action.


2009 Department of Peace Conference

March 20-23  Washington, DC

Department of Peace Campaign Activists at the 2009 National Conference

 

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Report your Congressional meeting (if you didn't submit a report at the conference), and complete your Conference Evaluation.

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You can also purchase professional DVDs and CDs of the conference sessions from Conference Recording Services. 


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Participate in an historic citizen lobbying effort to create a U.S. Department of Peace. There is currently a bill before the U.S. House of Representatives (HR 808). This landmark measure will augment our current problem-solving options, providing practical, nonviolent solutions to the problems of domestic and international conflict.

Domestically, the Department of Peace will develop policies and allocate resources to effectively reduce the levels of domestic and gang violence, child abuse, and various other forms of societal discord. Internationally, the Department will advise the President and Congress on the most sophisticated ideas and techniques regarding peace-creation among nations. Learn more... 

Join us now! Create a Department of Peace. 

 

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New City Council Resolution
This just in! The Miramar, Florida city council supports the Department of Peace! Congratulations and thanks to Ana Campos and all the Florida volunteers! Read more.

City Councils across the U.S. are acknowledging the practical impact a Department of Peace will have on reducing violence in our nation and abroad.  Thirty-seven local governing bodies have endorsed so far, including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis, Oakland, San Francisco , San Jose and more.   Learn how you can work with your city council by clicking here.

 

 

 
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In Memoriam:
Rob Atkinson


Photo: Rob AtkinsonThe Peace Alliance and Student Peace Alliance are creating the Rob Atkinson Memorial Fund to honor the life of former SPA Legislative Director, Rob Atkinson, son of former California Co-state Coordinators John and Jan Atkinson. To donate, go to the SPA donation page and put Rob's name in the "In Honor Of" field.  Learn more about Rob


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