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.

What is a call to action?  A call to action is a show of strength.  It is a coordinated national swarm of activity in remembrance and outrage.  We are asking you to do one thing for peace April 4th through the 6th.  There are lots of ways to get involved.

Join us in New York City for a March on Wall Street
Saturday, April 4
Building on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are marching on the anniversary of his historic speech against the war in Vietnam and the anniversary of his assassination. On, we are taking our message to Wall Street in NYC: addressing this country's economic crisis must include drastic cuts in military spending and that means ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The last thing our country needs is a new quagmire in Afghanistan - it is time to bring the troops home, not send more.

Take Action in Your Community
Congress will be in recess so this is a perfect time to meet with your representatives while they are home. Actions can also be community or media-focused - vigils, rallies, public education forums with local speakers, film showings or other events to educate and mobilize support in your community. Here are some resources to get you started. This is an important time to educate people about Afghanistan and the urgent need to change U.S. policy. Find a Peace Action affiliate near you, here.

Sign Up to Host a Penny Protest on Tax Day
Million of Americans will go to the Post Office on April 15th to pay their taxes.  It’s a simple way to ask a simple question:  How Would You Spend Your Taxes?  The Pentagon receives a whopping 60% of the Congressional discretionary budget compared to less than 2% for health care.  Sign up here to receive information on how to host your own Penny Protest!  

Become a Member
Peace Action is dedicated to educating the public and Congress on the reality of wars and nuclear weapons.  We empower citizens to take action on these issues in their community and online.  As a national network our political influence goes beyond partisan rhetoric to promote positive and practical alternatives to war.  You support makes our work possible.  Become a Peace Action Member, today.