Alliance for Nuclear Accountability
A grassroots network of 34 organizations working in the shadows of the nuclear weapons complex on health, cleanup and weapons issues.ananuclear.orgAmericans for Democratic Action (ADA)
ADA is the nation's oldest independent liberal political organization, dedicated to individual liberty and building economic and social justice at home and abroad. Since 1947, they have led public opinion and coalitions by taking early, principled stands on a broad range of domestic, foreign, economic, military, social and environmental issues. www.adaction.orgDemocracy Rising
Democracy Rising is a national effort based in Washington, DC. Through people power - grass roots pressure - we will push Congress and President to end the occupation and bring the troops home. At Democracy Rising we believe civic involvement will make a difference, that an informed, activated and coordinated citizenry can end the war and bring our troops home safely, responsibly and quickly. democracyrising.usDepartment of Peace Campaign
Participate in an historic citizen lobbying effort to create a U.S. Department of Peace (DOP). The primary function of a United States DOP will be to research, articulate and facilitate nonviolent solutions to domestic and international conflict. The DOP will facilitate the most cutting edge ways to wage peace. The DOP will employ proven and effective strategies for diminishing violence in our country and in our world. www.dopcampaign.org
Education for Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC)
Founded in 1998, EPIC works to defend human rights and improve humanitarian conditions in Iraq. In coordination with grassroots activists and groups like Peace Action, EPIC promotes civic initiatives and U.S. policies that support peace, justice and democracy for all Iraqis. EPIC programs include the Iraq Speakers Bureau, the "Faces of Iraq" photo exhibit, Iraq Crisis Alerts, and the Summer Iraq Forum & Lobby Days. epic-usa.orgFriends Commitee on National Legislation (FCNL)
FCNL is the oldest registered, ecumenical lobby in Washington, DC. Founded in 1943 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), FCNL staff and volunteers work with a nationwide network of tens of thousands of people from many different races, religions, and cultures to advocate social and economic justice, peace, and good government.
www.fcnl.orgInternational Peace Bureau
The IPB is the world's oldest and most comprehensive international peace federation, bringing together people working for peace in many different sectors: not only pacifists but also women's, youth, labor, religious and professional bodies. ipb.orgNational Priorities Project
The National Priorities Project (NPP) offers citizen and community groups tools and resources to shape federal budget and policy priorities which promote social and economic justice.We link political analysis to action by serving as a bridge between policy organizations and grassroots groups. We translate policy information into everyday language and assist national and grassroots groups in their efforts on such issues as improving their schools, renewable energy, fair taxes and military spending. www.nationalpriorities.org
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is a leading public policy organization with 24,000 members representing the medical and public health professions and concerned citizens, working together for nuclear disarmament, a healthful environment, and an end to the epidemic of gun violence. www.psr.orgPloughshares Fund
The Ploughshares Fund is a public grantmaking foundation that supports initiatives to prevent the spread and use of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and other weapons of war, and to prevent conflicts that could lead to the use of weapons of mass destruction. www.ploughshares.orgProgressive Democrats of America
Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) exists to carry the progressive agenda from the American grassroots to Congress to guide the development of progressive legislation, fight for its passage into law, and support the realization of progressive policies at the state and local levels. www.pdamerica.orgSave Darfur Coalition
Peace Action is a member of the Save Darfur Coalition, which is an alliance of over 100 faith-based, humanitarian and human rights organizations. Our mission is to raise public awareness and to mobilize an effective unified response to the atrocities that threaten the lives of two million people in the Darfur region.
www.savedarfur.orgTraprock Peace Center
The Traprock Peace Center is a network of neighbors that educates citizens to create a culture of peace. Traprock works with groups in the UK and US to raise awareness of international peace efforts, and also provides original resources on its website. www.traprockpeace.orgUnited for Peace and Justice (UFPJ)
United for Peace and Justice is a coalition of more than 1300 local and national groups throughout the United States who have joined together to oppose our government's policy of permanent warfare and empire-building. www.unitedforpeace.orgUnion of Concerned Scientists (UCS)
UCS is an independent nonprofit alliance of more than 100,000 concerned citizens and scientists. We augment rigorous scientific analysis with innovative thinking and committed citizen advocacy to build a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer world.
www.ucsusa.orgWAND - Womens Action for New Directions
WAND was founded in 1982 as Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament. With the end of the cold war, we became Women's Action for New Directions, and have been dedicating our energies to redirect federal budget priorities away from the military and toward human needs. www.wand.orgWHITE ROSE TALKS
Win Without War
Win Without War is a coalition of national organizations representing broad constituencies that aim to Keep America Safe by advocating alternatives to preemptive war in Iraq. The coalition offers a mainstream, patriotic voice for engaging opinion makers, activating concerned citizens, and communicating effectively to the media. www.WinWithoutWarUS.org
