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Let’s
Keep the Department of Peace in the
Election-year Dialogue!
Dear
[[First_Name]],
The story of an individual asking John Edwards if he supported
legislation to create a U.S. Department of Peace appeared
in several online newspapers over the last week, and today
there is a report that John McCain was asked the same question.
While their responses were that they currently do not (maybe
that will change!), what's important about the stories is
that two independent DOP activists, by their persistent willingness
to speak out, got the topic of a Department of Peace entered
into the presidential debate.
These stories--of how one individual can make a difference--make
up the crux of our work. Now, as each of us follows suit
in our own individual ways, we will continue to create and
ride the wave of ever-increasing public awareness of an idea
whose time is coming.
Bravo for all that's been done so far. I think 2008 will
be great.
My best,
Marianne Williamson
President of the Board
The Peace Alliance
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Join Marianne for the All Call Tuesday!
All active Dept. of Peace campaign supporters and anyone
interested in learning more about our work are invited to
the monthly All Call:
Tuesday, Jan, 8, 2008
6:00 pm PT/9:00 pm ET
Call-in number: (605) 772-3001
Access code: 470821#.
We'll have time to share what's happening around the nation
and to explore deeper aspects of our work with Board President
Marianne Williamson.
The All Call is a great place to invite friends who are
curious about the Department of Peace but haven't quite decided
to get active. It's also a time to recharge the activist
in you, and connect with others in this national grassroots
movement.
Mark your calendar for the first Tuesday of every month
(or second Tuesday if the first is a holiday) so you won't
miss a single All Call!
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Press Clippings
Find links to the articles Marianne mentions and other news on the
Department of Peace legislation in the Press
Clippings section of
our website.
You'll find stories such as these and more, all made possible because
of the diligent efforts of grassroots supporters just like you. Let's
keep the conversation going!
New Hampshire Scramble
By John J. Monahan, Telegram and Gazette, Worcester, MA
January 6, 2008: Mr. McCain also said that he would not pay for a "Department
of Peace," adding that...he wants no expansion of the federal
government or its agencies. Read
more…
Edwards Still Being Asked About 527s
By Aaron Lewis, CBS News
December 29, 2007: In the Q & A, a Dennis Kucinich supporter
(who caucused for Edwards in 2004 after Kucinich was deemed not viable)
asked Edwards if he would commit to Kucinich's plan for a Department
of Peace. Read
more…
Edwards Picking Off Voters?
By Tricia Miller, MSNBC
December 29, 2007: The questioner said he was considering Edwards
again...and asked if the candidate would support...a Cabinet-level
Department of Peace. "Well, I'm not for a Department of Peace,
so I'm going to give you an answer you don't like. I think that--and
it's a perfectly fine idea. I'm not saying it's a bad idea..." Read
more…
Taking a Moment for Prayer and Peace
By Hallie Woods, The Coloradoan, Ft. Collins, CO
December 26, 2007: This year, the program [for the International
Hour for Peace] will focus on the push to create the U.S. Department
of Peace. Fort Collins Democratic state Reps. Randy Fischer and John
Kefalas will speak about the legislative aspect. Read
more…
Peace on Earth and Other Wishes
December 25, 2007: On PRI's The World, "Alex Gallafent considers
what politicians, diplomats and other officials think about when
they talk about peace"--including a discussion of the Department
of Peace. Listen
here…
YES! Online: Education Connection: Students Unite for a Department
of Peace
By Rob Atkinson
Southwestern University student Rob Atkinson describes his commitment
to peace and involvement with the Student Peace Alliance. Read
more…
Why is 'Peace' a Dirty Word?
By Alex Miller, Vail Daily
December 12, 2007: How is that people--most of whom grow up with
parents admonishing them daily to behave with peace and civility--can
embrace messages that snicker at the notion of peace on a wider scale?
Most people will live their entire lives without engaging in murder
or acts of war and be happy for it. Yet when someone comes along
and suggests more vigorous pursuit of this thing called "peace," they
are pilloried for it. Read
more…
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