Society, Issues, Peace, Activism and Peace Work, Regional, United States
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- Uniting and enabling Christians to make peace with justice in a warring world. News, events, listserv, partner congregations, resources, and suggestions for action.
- Committed not only to eliminating war, but the causes of war. Offers on-line magazine, calendar of events, resources, and opportunities for individual involvement.
- Delmarva Peninsula-based group which seeks to help people understand through seminars, activities, and experiences that peace is not a dream, but a necessity. Site offers news, program information, and guest essays.
- Initiated at a meeting in New York City, the group works to strengthen and expand resistance to the U.S. government's course in the wake of September 11, 2001. Pledge of resistance, events calendar, organizing materials, and local contacts.
- Encourages people to "spread peace everywhere" by downloading two copies of a Patriots for Peace poster, displaying them, and emailing other people to do the same. Posters are available for the USA and each state.
- Fairbanks-based Alaskan and circumpolar coalition against missile defense and the weaponization of space. Photo album, message archives, news, articles, events, and membership form.
- Independent, nonpartisan federal institution created and funded by Congress to strengthen the nation's capacity to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflict. The Institute meets its congressional mandate through an array of programs, inclu
- Works to connect and empower people to build a socially just, non-violent, and sustainable community and world. Calendar of events, issue information, resources, and action alerts.
- A coalition of groups from across the US formed to provide information and support to people involved in or considering some form of war-tax resistance.
- American citizen effort to create a non-violent revolution of democratic community action to pursue peace on earth. Goal is to motivate fellow citizens by showcasing creative works related to peace on Earth.
- Non-partisan group of funky Americans committed to non-violence and its promotion through glamorous, media-savvy, cultural events. Raises money for anti-war groups and offers tools for activism. Photos, events, and link to Yahoo group.
- Brings together a broad range of organizations throughout the United States to coordinate work against a U.S. war on Iraq. Events calendar, action alerts, local and national contacts, and resources for organizing.
- Campaign lobbying for the establishment of a new U.S. department that would focus on nonmilitary conflict resolutions, violence prevention, and justice and human rights work. Includes background, endorsements, media, and action information.
- Group of internationally respected religious persons from many faiths working together in practical ways for peace and for the common needs of the whole community of life. They build bridges by the example of non-violence, compassion, human rights, and u
- Catholic organization that strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence. Events calendar, membership information, and publications.
- Resource for peace making activists in Western North Carolina and North Dakota. Articles about the dangers of nuclear weapons, news, and links.
- Interfaith grassroots membership network of South Dakota households, institutions, and congregations. News, list of issues, and legislative information.
- Practical, positive alternatives for peace. Local chapter and affiliate contacts, press releases, fact sheets, articles, congressional voting record, email alerts, and upcoming events.
- Seeks to create a peaceful, just, and sustainable world for future generations by emphasizing our common humanity, promoting non-violence, and working to remove the root causes of war. Group's history, program information, listserv, and photos.
- Tool for diverse student groups to obtain current information on the peace movement and a space for students to forge their own campaigns and visions. News, directory of local affiliates, event list, organizing guide, and activism resources.
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