STAND UP! Build the constituency for peaceful alternatives to war.
When it comes to the politics of US foreign policy, it's shoot first, ask questions later. Too many politicians are quick to support war, and quicker to dismiss alternatives, often with disastrous results. We urgently need regular Americans to Stand Up for peaceful alternatives to war.
Peace Action West is one of six founding members of this campaign, along with the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability, Arms Control Association, Physicians for Social Responsibility, The Peace and Security Initiative, and The Union of Concerned Scientists.
Citizens for Diplomacy with Iran is a movement of people who have pledged to be Citizen Diplomats, and actively support President Obama in seeking direct diplomacy with Iran, and giving talks the time they will need to succeed. President Obama is already under immense pressure to respond aggressively to Iran, and during his campaign he took considerable heat from Iran hawks for his promise to meet with Iranian leaders. Visit www.peaceactionwest.org/citizendiplomat/ to find out how you can help.
Afghanistan Witnessis a campaign to create a debate on our approach in Afghanistan even when the mainstream media fails to, and to push for a non-military approach that is more likely to make Americans and Afghans safer. The military approach hasn't worked, and we desperately need a debate on Afghanistan, as well as regional diplomacy, civilian aid, and support for the Afghan people in determining their fate. Learn more at www.peaceactionwest.org/witness
Peace Action West is partnering with Brave New Foundation on Afghanistan Witness and Rethink Afghanistan.
