national groups
June 22-August 4, 2006: Operation House Call
Every day that Congress is in session until they recess for the summer, Military Families Speak Out will hold an Operation House Call vigil outside the Cannon House Office Building across from the Capitol in Washington, D.C., with pairs of boots representing US troops and shoes representing Iraqis who have died since June 15, 2006 (boots and shoes on loan from American Friends Service Committee). We are adding new pairs of boots and shoes to the display daily to reflect the growing toll of the war as new deaths occur in Iraq since June 15th. We are showing Congress what "staying the course" looks like. In addition to the ongoing vigil, there are press and speaking events, meetings with Senators and Members of Congress and other activities. MFSO members from across the country are traveling to Washington, D.C. to participate in Operation House Call. When Congress leaves for summer recess on August 4th, military families will follow them to their home states and districts and institute Operation House Call activities locally, to continue to pressure Senators and Representatives on the urgency for ending the war. learn more >>
July 4-Sept. 21, 2006: Troops Home Fast
In front of the White House (at Lafayette Park), and around the country, people are fasting to bring our troops home. You can fast as an individual, or organize a rolling fast (each one taking one day) in a public place such as a congressional office, a recruiting station, a federal building or a church. Over 4,000 people throughout the U.S. and in 22 other nations have joined in this solidarity fast. While U.S. officials enjoy their barbeques and festivities, our fasters remind them of the ongoing suffering of Iraqis and soldiers in this unjust war. learn more >>
July 19-November 7, 2006: National Teach-In
Nationwide teach-in on impeachment in homes and community centers. Action kit includes a DVD documentary short, HOW TO IMPEACH A PRESIDENT, the handbook ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST GEORGE W. BUSH, and other resources. learn more >>
August 6-9, 2006: Atom Bomb Protests
Between the
anniversaries of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, demand an
end to the war in Iraq, no military attacks on Iran or North Korea, and the
global abolition of nuclear weapons, starting with our own. Groups will protest at
the corporate offices of Bechtel, the world's number-one nuclear profiteer, and
at nuclear facilities everywhere. Bechtel
has many facilities, projects and offices across the country. Protests will
be held at most of the major U.S. nuclear
weapons facilities, including the Livermore
and Los Alamos Labs, the Oak Ridge plant in Tennessee, the Nevada Test Site,
the Pantex plant in Texas, Bechtel’s
Bettis Atomic Laboratory in
August 16-September 2, 2006: Camp Casey
September 5-21, 2006: Camp Democracy
Cindy Sheehan in Crawford, TX (Camp Casey) and Washington, DC (Camp Democracy). Organizers intend the camp to bring together peace activists and social justice activists, united in demanding a shift of public resources from war to the needs of people. learn more >>
September 10-11, 2006: Interfaith Unity Walk
The second annual interfaith 9/11 Unity Walk will begin on Sunday September 10 in Washington, DC and will proceed down embassy row. The following day, a New York Unity Walk will begin at Ground Zero, with a walk stopping at a mosque, temple, synagogue and church, to the Hudson River for a floating lantern ceremony. learn more >>
September 11, 2006: Nonviolence 100 Years
On September 11, 1906, Mohandas K. Gandhi launched the modern non-violent movement by pledging non-violence and civil disobedience in his quest for justice. Screenings of the movie Gandhi will honor this 100th anniversary in cities around the world and in your neighborhood. learn more >>
September 21, 2006: International Peace Day
All 191 member countries of the United Nations passed a resolution to honor September 21 as a Global Ceasefire and a day of peace and nonviolence. This is the 25th Annual Peace Day Observance, and it will be the biggest ever with thousands of events like concerts, vigils, conferences, marches and service projects planned all around the world. learn more >>
If a concrete and rapid plan for an end to the U.S. war in Iraq has not been established and activated by September 21 -- The International Day of Peace -- people across the country will "declare peace” by taking part in nonviolent action, marches, rallies, demonstrations, interfaith services, candlelight vigils and other creative ways to declare peace. Nationally coordinated nonviolent activities will continue on a regular basis until the U.S. withdraws from Iraq and supports a comprehensive peace process. learn more >>
Weekends
2006: Nationwide Protests
Building grassroots teams in all 435 districts, sponsored by: Democrats.com, Progressive Democrats of America, After Downing Street, Gold Star Families for Peace, Hip Hop Caucus, Democracy Rising, Velvet Revolution, Iraq Veterans Against War. learn more >>
An Exhibition on the Human Cost of War
The PeaceMajority Report focuses solely on issues of war and peace. We work with people across the whole range of the political spectrum.
Therefore, our events listings do not include gatherings that focus mainly on social, economic, cultural, or other such political issues.
We realize that many progressives believe these issues are interdependent.
We also understand that many conservatives believe there are other ways to address these issues, while sharing a commitment to peace.
Our goal is to form a new majority for peace as the key to our security. It will take people of many different political views to bring this about.
These events listings do not represent an endorsement of any groups or their posted activities, and are offered for information purposes only.
military
Vietnam Veterans Against the War
Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation
West Point Graduates Against the War
religious
American Friends Service Committee
Church of God Peace Fellowship
Methodist Federation for Social Action
Methodists United for Peace with Justice
Network: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby
Pentecostal Charismatic Peace Fellowship
World Conference on Religion and Peace
women
Initiative for Inclusive Security
Women's Action for New Directions
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
occupational
American Public Health Association
Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities
Economists for Peace and Security
Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Psychologists for Social Responsibility
youth
National Youth & Student Peace Coalition
political
Progressive Democrats of America
lobbying
Friends Committee on National Legislation
coalitions
Alliance for International Conflict Prevention
institutes
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Center for Defense Information
Center for International Policy
International Relations Center
Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
anti-militarism
Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors
Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft
National Campaign for a Peace Tax Fund
National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth
National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee
other groups
Peace and Justice Studies Association
Voices for Creative Nonviolence
local groups
tell-a-friend
campaigns
good tools
for citizens
military dead
civilian dead
peace society
national groups