Published in the  Corvallis Gazette Times ~ Tuesday, July 29, 2008

In this Letter to The Editor, published in the Corvallis Gazette Times, Valerie White discusses the resolution in support of H.R. 808 passed by the Corvallis City Council along with the process and support behind the resolution.

Published in Common Dreams ~ July 30, 2008

Robert C. Koehler reflects on the work of seeking a "withdrawal of the culture of violence" and the Midwest Regional Conference.

Published in the Chicago, IL Daily Herald ~ 6/24/2008
By Burt Constable

For much of this nation's history we had a War Department, a secretary of war and actual wars. But war is such an ugly word. So, in the aftermath of World War II, we came up with another word: Defense.

...What we really need is a Department of Peace, say the more than 100 people who attended this weekend's conference in Schaumburg for the grassroots Campaign for a U.S. Department of Peace.

By NINA PETERSEN-PERLMAN, Star Tribune  - January 14, 2008

The Minnesota congressman, who spent last week studying peace and climate issues in the Scandinavian country, favors a Cabinet-level agency to help avoid war.

Nationwide call-in to Congress Nets Over 1,500 Calls

Activists for peace from 47 states made calls to their senators and representatives in Washington, D.C. last week urging support for HR 808, proposed legislation to create a cabinet-level U.S. Department of Peace. The 68 co-sponsors of the bill were also called, with activists expressing thanks for their on-going support.

By Dave Shuster - St. Cloud Times  - January 6, 2008

The idea of a Federal Department of Peace and Non-violence is not new, dating back to the inception of our country when framers of the U.S. Constitution, including George Washington, discussed the need for a “Peace Office” to counterbalance the efforts of the “War Office.” As years passed, the concept would occasionally reappear in legislative discussions, only to vanish again due to lack of widespread support.

Department of Peace supporters are attending town hall meetings where they can ask the candidates if they support a U.S. Department of Peace.  As the answers show up in the news, we will list them here.  Be sure to let us know if you have such an opportunity.