End the Blackwater madness
Refusing a rape victim her day in court. Callously shooting a defenseless nine-year-old boy. Diverting hundreds of AK-47s intended for Afghan police. Using tax dollars to pay for prostitutes. The abuses of private military contractors like Blackwater – essentially hired guns -- are endless, and we need to stop funding this outrageous behavior. Click here to tell your representative and senators to cosponsor the Stop Outsourcing Security Act.
Peace Action West
Make your voice count on matters that shape our world
Updates from our Blog
Kucinich resolution prompts serious debate on the war in Afghanistan
By Rebecca Griffin on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:56:57
Wednesday afternoon we saw something that is all too rare in Congressprolonged debate on the merits of the USs military strategy in Afghanistan. For three and half hours, representatives took to the House floor and publicly declared their support for or opposition to a policy that is costing billions of dollars and thousands of Read More
End the Blackwater madness
By Rebecca Griffin on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:34:25
Refusing a rape victim her day in court. Callously shooting a defenseless nine-year-old boy. Diverting hundreds of AK-47s intended for Afghan police to someone posing as a character from South Park. Using tax dollars to pay for prostitutes. If only that were the end of the list. The sins of private military contractors like Blackwater Read More
Bay Area Events: Nuclear Weapons Talks 3/11-3/14
By Cara Bautista on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:42:05
Those of you in the Bay Area should check out one of the following talks on nuclear weapons being given by Tad Daley, author and Writing Fellow with International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, the 1985 Nobel Peace Laureate organization. He will serve as “Scholar/Activist in Residence” at the UC Berkeley Read More
The Marja offensives impact on civilians
By Chen Lin on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:14:33
A prominent narrative relating to the offensive in Marja has been the militarys emphasis on reducing civilian casualties. For example, the Brookings Institution notes that unlike past operations, the recent US offensive into Marja was announced in advance to Afghanis in order to reduce civilian casualties: This battle is fascinating for the fact that it was Read More
Push Congress to debate ending the war in Afghanistan
By Rebecca Griffin on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:32:15
Despite the increasingly dire news coming out of Afghanistan, Congress has been slow to forcefully question whether we are heading down the wrong path. The military is attempting to demonstrate a shift in momentum with its aggressive offensive in Marjah, but news of civilian casualties and displacements are already undermining their winning hearts and minds Read More
Latest Action
Your Congress
Learn More
Activist Resources
Hey, it's your democracy, right? This guide will help you step up your activism and increase your impact in working for a better world -- and have fun while you do it!
Strategic Cooperation
The heavy US reliance on the blunt instrument of military force has generated new instability and conflict, and today Americans face a more dangerous world than a decade ago. US security is tightly woven with that of our allies as well as some of our antagonists, and in this interconnected world, we need to use the right tools. Click here to learn more.
The Congressional Scorecard
When there was a vote to bring the troops home from Iraq where did your representative stand? Did your representative vote to build new nuclear weapons or to encourage the spread of nuclear weapons technology around the world? Read this scorecard and you know the score.
2008-2009 Action Report
Along with our grassroots network of supporters and partners, we are taking action to build a better world for all of us.
Social Media
