Urge your Reps to help end police violence!
George Floyd should still be alive today. Since we can’t bring him back to his family, we must take action for justice. We need to take action for justice for George as well as for Breonna [...]
A Myriad of Ways to Wage Peace During These Times
As we shelter in our homes to protect ourselves from this global pandemic, we wanted to share some of the many ways you can remain active and impactful in the work for a more peaceful world. [...]
House Votes to Rein in Trump’s Iran War Powers While Ending Endless Wars
Washington, D.C. — January 30, 2020 — In response to two high-profile war powers votes on the House floor today, Peace Action released the following statement: “Our nation’s endless wars are on [...]
In the ongoing crisis, Congress must rein in Trump’s war powers
As we feared, President Trump’s reckless assassination of Iran’s Gen. Soleimani resulted in escalation — direct Iranian missile attacks on two military bases in Iraq. It’s painful to watch more [...]
Take Action – Some actual, SANE legislation
Trump has plans to spend nearly $2 TRILLION over the next 30 years on unneeded and unnecessary nuclear weapons and delivery systems. This makes no sense. This is insane. That’s nearly $100 [...]
Take Action to Avoid War with Iran
photo credit Dear Groundswell Readers, We have to keep pushing Congress this week if we want to avoid war with Iran. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said recently that the U.K. might join a [...]
Striking Iran Now Could Spark a Major War
Washington, D.C. — June 20, 2019 — In response to reports that the Trump administration is considering strikes on Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, Jon Rainwater, [...]
Sending More Troops to the Middle East is Adding Fuel to the Fire
Washington, D.C. — June 17, 2019 — In response to the Trump administration’s decision to send an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East amidst escalating tensions with Iran, Jon Rainwater, [...]
High Tensions in the Persian Gulf Require ‘Maximum Restraint,’ Not ‘Maximum Pressure’
Washington, D.C. — June 14, 2019 — In response to heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf resulting from recent attacks on oil tankers and escalatory U.S. policies towards Iran, Jon Rainwater, [...]
Trump’s Veto Keeps U.S. Complicit in Yemen, For Now
Washington, D.C. — April 16, 2019 — In response to President Trump vetoing S.J.Res. 7, legislation that directed him to withdraw U.S. support for the Saudi/UAE-led war in Yemen, Jon Rainwater, [...]
