Elections 2008: Resolutions Bring Message of Peace to Presidential Caucuses
For those of you who live in a state with a caucus instead of a
primary, you have yet another unique opportunity to send a clear
message that peace is a priority in this presidential election. In
addition to voting for a candidate, you will be addressing other party
business, and have the opportunity as a citizen to offer resolutions.
All you need to do is print them up and take them with you when you go
to vote.
We must take advantage of every opportunity to impact the
presidential election this year and create momentum for a more peaceful
and just foreign policy. See Groundswell's on the ground coverage from the Nevada Caucus, which took place on Jan. 20th.
Election 08: Tough Questions from Peace Action West Members
Last month we asked our members to submit questions to the candidates for the July 23rd CNN/YouTube debates. Not everybody's question could be used in the debates (there were over 2,000 questions submitted!) but Peace Action West members did a great job of asking the candidates to address some key issues.
US Nuclear Weapons: The Next President On Nuclear Weapons
In the upcoming Presidential elections, nuclear weapons issues are poised to take center stage for the first time since the end of the cold war. Already, candidates are frequently addressing Americans' concerns about the spread of nuclear weapons, and questions about the future of the U.S. nuclear stockpile. As the campaign progresses, Peace Action West will track public statements by the candidates on nuclear weapons issues.
bird-dog(bûrd'-dôg), v. Also birddog. To observe, follow, monitor and/or seek out with persistent attention. bird-dog•ger(bûrd'-dôg'ger), n. One who bird-dogs.
It's a tactic that activists use to get politicians to talk publicly about the issues they care about. "Birddoggers" show up at candidates' events, ask them to commit to the specific policy they are concerned about, and ask them questions they might not want to answer in order to get them on the record and to educate those present, including the media, about the issue.
For those of you who live in a state with a caucus instead of a
primary, you have yet another unique opportunity to send a clear
message that peace is a priority in this presidential election. In
addition to voting for a candidate, you will be addressing other party
business, and have the opportunity as a citizen to offer resolutions.
All you need to do is print them up and take them with you when you go
to vote. 
