The Department of Peace Campaign is at its heart and soul a grassroots campaign. This space is where local and state activists share their "Stories from the Field."
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ana Campos shares Florida volunteers' experience at the Back to School/Stop the Gun Violence event in honor of Bryan Pata: "When we arrived at the event it was about 100 degrees, Tropical Storm Fay was headed our way and we were running a little late. LOL we were distracted by some challenges - but our hearts were so filled with joy and excitement! And then the Army, set up their information table right next to ours!"
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A Night with Desmond Tutu |
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Desmond Tutu spoke to a near capacity audience at Western Michigan University, and Robert Weir and Michigan volunteers were there to hear and share his insights.
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Benjamin Rush, Giant Dove Highlight NH Parades |
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"Due to our invitation to march in the Temple celebration, our initial intention was to forgo the Amherst parade. However, a week before the Fourth I became aware of the parade's theme: Founding Fathers," Jan Grossman from New Hampshire shares. You’ll never guess who showed up!
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