[NYTr] Peace Action - A Digital Movement: Demos are Fine, but We Need Information

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Barbra Bearden, Peace Action (via activ-l) - Sep 19, 2007


Creating a Digital Movement

Since I've started working at Peace Action I feel like we've gotten to
know each other. We've continued the conversation about peace and
justice that began in the 50's but has since moved into the digital
age. We?re sharing tactics and resources. We're debunking rhetoric and
lobbying for change. We?re doing all this and I've never spoken with
any of you. What we?ve got is the beginning of a digital movement.

Protests and vigils are physical expressions of our dissatisfaction and
they are important, but information is our ammunition against tyranny.
I aim to keep you informed so you can pass the message of peace on
throughout our global village. This final, and vital, step builds our
movement and unites our voices in protest. Where else but the internet
can you unite billions of people? It is in this spirit I am sending you
a little reminder of our current campaigns in the hope that you will
not only take action but you will encourage others to do the same. Tell
us about your successes and failures ? that?s how we make this movement
better. Go to our Peace Blog and comment on the actions you?ve taken.

    ? Weapons Proliferation: We've got over 9,000 signatures on this
petition to stop the multi billion dollar U.S. weapons deal to the
Middle East. Katherine, our Policy Associate, has already met with the
offices of Sens. Cardin, Feingold, and Kohl to present your demands.
The more names we have, the more powerful the petition becomes ?
please, pass it on. SIGN:
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/161/t/288/petition.jsp?petition_KEY=689

    ? Iraq: We update the changes to the Defense Authorization Bill
weekly giving you information to lobby your Representatives on the
phone or through in-district visits. This week is busy on the Iraq
issue. Please check out our newly updated ?Iraq: In Focus? for the
latest amendments. Then call your Rep. on the Congressional
Switchboard: 202.224.3121. Research:
http://www.peace-action.org/iraq/index.html

    ? Building the Movement: Remember, Peace Action has been nominated
for the Peace Primary. If you?ve voted ? thank you. I hope you?ll go
that next step and pass it onto your digital network. If you cannot or
choose not to vote please take the time to build our movement and pass
the opportunity onto others. VOTE:
http://peaceprimary.org/organizations/pa/

Don?t forget to continue this conversation online at the Peace Blog.
I?ll also be on my weekly internet radio show "Peace Voices" every
Wednesday from 4 ? 4:30 EST ? join in by calling 916.233.4242 pin
9249420!

Sincerely,
Barbra Bearden
Communication Associate
Peace Action