eAction Report
April 2009
Take Action for Afghanistan April 4 - 6

Taking a Stand
Peace Action, and organizations like ours, exist to push the confines of our foreign policy toward more peaceful, justice, and sustainable solutions to security issues.   In short, we take a firm stand against all forms of violence – even if it is not popular.  Peace Action was one of the first organizations to take a stand against the troop surge into Afghanistan because we know war won’t work. 

Changing the Conversation
Peace Action reaches out to the media to educate the public and change the conversation on critical issues like the troop surge in Afghanistan.  One third of Americans disapprove of an increased troop presence in Afghanistan.  It is a good start, but we need to continue to educate the public against the false idea that peace can be won through force.

Showing Our Strength
This April 4th through the 6th Peace Action and United for Peace and Justice are issuing a call to action for people frustrated with our national priorities.  Our government has spent billions of dollars bailing out Wall Street Bankers and bombing countries in the Middle East.  We cannot sustain our economy, our domestic needs, and two wars at once.  It is time to act.