Check out the Department of Peace Campaign! We NEED this

[Maraya1969]

OUR CAMPAIGN:


Participate in an historic citizen lobbying effort to create a U.S. Department of Peace. The primary function of a United States Department of Peace will be to research, articulate and facilitate nonviolent solutions to domestic and international conflict.
The Department of Peace will facilitate the most cutting edge ways to wage peace. From nonviolent communication skills, to conflict resolution techniques and cultural relationship building, the Department of Peace will employ proven and effective strategies for diminishing violence in our country and in our world.


September 10-12

Join us in our nation's capitol to lobby for a Cabinet-level
Department of Peace, as the legislation is re-introduced in the House of Representatives as a tribute to victims of September 11th.

http://www.thepeacealliance.org/events/sept_conf_05.htm: Link to some of the attendees. John Conyers is one.



Join with hundreds of citizens from across the country.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Department of Peace legislation.
Discover and practice effective lobbying strategies.
Network with citizens from around the country:
Visit Capitol Hill and walk the halls of Congress
Meet your representatives
Make your voice heard.
Form a new political constituency with the power to make an historic impact.

Link to Representatives by state who will be attending:

http://www.thepeacealliance.org/endorsements.htm

[madokie]

1. We need this

By advocating peace one might just find it.

[Maraya1969]

2. Walter Cronkite, Judy Collins, Dennis Kucinich, Coleen Rowley

How many names do I have to drop here to get people to pay attention!

It is coming in 10 days and you can check if any reps from your state will be there - or not.