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Miramar, Florida, Supports a Department of Peace |
The Miramar, FL, (pop. 108,240) city commission unanimously approved a resolution in support of H.R. 808 - the Department of Peace Act - at their February 18, 2009 meeting.
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West Linn, OR Council Resolution Passed By High School Students |
By unanimous vote, the city council of West Linn, Oregon, on November
10, 2008 became the 38th governing council to endorse the legislation,
H.R. 808, to establish a cabinet-level Department of Peace. The
resolution was proposed by high school seniors. Hear directly from these powerful youth how they made it happen!
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West Linn, OR City Council Resolution |
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The efforts of West Linn High School seniors Lucas Pinelli, Kirk Larson and Chelsea Callas, paid off on November 10th, 2008 when the City Council of West Linn, OR joined Portland, Corvallis and Lincoln City by unanimously passing a resolution in support of HR-808, calling for establishment of a U.S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence.
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Passing of Stephen Desposito |
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We're sad to report the loss of Stephen
Desposito, former Co-Congressional District Team Leader (CDTL) of Rhode
Island's second District 2.
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NorCal Hosts Town Hall with Congressman Ellison |
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Minnesota's Congressman Keith Ellison joined activists in sunny Northern California to discuss peace and the Department of Peace legislation. Read Co-State Coordinator Nancy Merritt's report.
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Celebrating the International Day of Peace |
JoAnn Gaines, (CDTL CA-3) provides background on the International Day of Peace, established by the United Nations in 1981,and the documentary "Peace One Day" documenting Jeremy Gilley's successful efforts to convince the UN to establish the "Day of Peace" now celebrated by millions world wide.
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Proclamations of Peace: Carson, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Ojai |
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Los Angeles-area CDTL JoAnn Gaines shares three great stories with insights and activities around the International Day of Peace, including this one about her district's efforts to get peace proclamations from local city councils.
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Living Peace in Ojai, California |
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By JoAnn Gaines, CDTL CA-36
Ojai held its second annual "Living Peace in Ojai" weekend of activities, Sept 19-21, in celebration of the UN International Day of Peace: peace pole planting, peace talks, music, poetry, waterway cleanup, Jeremy Gilley's new feature documentary "The Day after Peace", International Dances of Peace, an InterSpiritual Service, World Peace Flag Ceremony, and much, much more.
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San Diego's Summer of Peace |
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Sue Trisler updates us with news from Americans For a Department Of Peace and Kids For
Peace activities in August and September 2008.
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Making Peace a Priority on the Campaign Trail |
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Noreen Labonte recounts meeting up with Congressman Wexler while standing in line to see Senator Joe Biden at a Town Hall meeting in Deerfield Beach, Florida and getting a copy of HR-808 and information about our work into Senator Biden's hands. All in a day's work for this South Florida Department of Peace campaigner.
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"The first step towards establishing a Miami Department of Peace Campaign took place on Tuesday August 13, 2008," Nicola Roxburgh reports.
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