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DC Lobby Days, July 22-24!

pieWalk the Halls of Congress and make your voice heard! These three days will be an inspiring and celebratory time of connection with other like-minded peace advocates. We will learn, share experiences and inform our policymakers. Shifting our Worldview: From Punitive to Preventative & Restorative; From War-making to Peacebuilding; Forging a new Peace Economy. Join us in our nation's capital!


Peace Wants a Piece of the Pie!

pieIt's time to start planning for our 8th annual Mother's Day campaign, one of our most effective and memorable actions. Join members of your community to take pies to your local Congressional offices on May 11th. The focus of this action is to let Congress know, with unforgettable visuals and “tasteables,” that peacebuilding wants and deserves a piece of the federal budget pie!


Stop Bullying: Sign Petition for Safe Schools Improvement Act

pieThe Safe Schools Improvement Act ( S.506 and H.R. 1648) will ensure that: Schools and districts have comprehensive and effective student conduct policies that include clear prohibitions regarding bullying and harassment, including LGBT youth; Schools and districts focus on effective prevention strategies and professional development designed to help school personnel meaningfully address issues associated with bullying and harassment; more... Act now!


Peace Alliance March 2012 eNewsletter: All the Peace Buzz!

February 2012 enewsletterCheck out many informative, challenging, and inspiring items related to peace, including; A moving video campaign started by an Israeli for Iranians, the message: "We love you Iranians"; C-Span airs Youth PROMISE Act forum, watch video; A three-month virtual & live program on ecological sustainability: Spring of Sustainability; Thought provoking article on the Trayvon Martin tragedy; Mother's Day Proclamation for peace from the 1800's; Youth Violence Prevention/Intervention Organizer's Handbook; The Power of Vulnerability: an inspiring TED video.



Making Peace a Priority: Advocacy Training Call Series

demonstrationNew advocacy training call series starts March 15th! Do you long to make a difference in the world? Do you want to build-up your skills and confidence to effectively enroll support in a way that could actually help shift the world? One of the most profound ways you can make a difference in the world is to effectively engage your elected officials and members of your community in a worldview where the work and practices of peace become our organized norm. Join us!


Host a Viewing Party of "The Interrupters" | Feb. 24 - Mar. 31

The InterruptersThe Interrupters tells the moving and surprising story of three “violence interrupters” in Chicago who, with bravado, humility and even humor, try to protect their communities from the violence they once employed.

This February and March we are bringing the Interrupters’ stories to our homes and communities to spark conversations about violence prevention and to encourage people to take action to pass the Youth PROMISE Act.



CA Democratic Party Adopts Key Peace Planks!

demonstrationThanks to the hard work of CA Peace Alliance supporters and our partners, the CA Democratic Party adopted a number of key peacebuilding planks into their platform at thier 2012 convention, in the areas of: children, young adults & their families; education; criminal justice: culture & the arts; veterans; and world peace planks including support of policies that provide domestic violence prevention, gang prevention, anti-bullying programs, and parenting skills; peace education and mediation; restorative justice; nonviolent conflict training for veterans and much more. Check it out!



International Peacebuilding Budget Priorities

California Democratic ConventionFour key areas that need greater investment in the coming budget cycle.  Make your voice heard!



National Peace Conference Call

demonstrationApril 3rd, join our Monthly Peace Alliance conference call.





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