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Rosie
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| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:02 pm Post subject: Good News for 2008 |
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Good News in 2008!
Let's Keep the Department of Peace in the Election-year Dialogue!
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You can read this online here:
http://www.thepeacealliance.org/emails/alerts/01-07-2008_alert.htm
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Dear Rosie,
The story of an individual asking John Edwards if he supported legislation to create a U.S. Department of Peace appeared in several online newspapers over the last week, and todaythere is a report that John McCain was asked the same question.
While their responses were that they currently do not (maybe that will change!), what's important about the stories is that two independent DOP activists, by their persistent willingness to speak out, got the topic of a Department of Peace entered into the presidential debate.
These stories--of how one individual can make a difference--make up the crux of our work. Now, as each of us follows suit in our own individual ways, we will continue to create and ride the wave of ever-increasing public awareness of an idea whose time is coming.
Bravo for all that's been done so far. I think 2008 will be great.
My best,
Marianne Williamson
President of the Board
The Peace Alliance
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Join Marianne for the All Call Tuesday!
All active Dept. of Peace campaign supporters and anyone interested in
learning more about our work are invited to the monthly All Call:
Tuesday, Jan, 8, 2008
6:00 pm PT/9:00 pm ET
Call-in number: (605) 772-3001
Access code: 470821#.
We'll have time to share what's happening around the nation and to explore deeper aspects of our work with Board President Marianne Williamson.
The All Call is a great place to invite friends who are curious about the Department of Peace but haven't quite decided to get active. It's also a time to recharge the activist in you, and connect with others in this national grassroots movement.
Mark your calendar for the first Tuesday of every month (or second Tuesday if the first is a holiday) so you won't miss a single All Call!
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Press Clippings
Find links to the articles Marianne mentions and other news on the Department of Peace legislation in the Press Clippings section of our website http://www.thepeacealliance.org/content/blogcategory/37/46/. You'll find stories such as these and more, all made possible because of the diligent efforts of grassroots supporters just like you. Let's keep the conversation going!
New Hampshire Scramble
By John J. Monahan, Telegram and Gazette, Worcester, MA
January 6, 2008: Mr. McCain also said that he would not pay for a "Department of Peace," adding that...he wants no expansion of the federal government or its agencies. Read more?
http://www.telegram.com/article/20080106/NEWS/801060427/1116
Edwards Still Being Asked About 527s
By Aaron Lewis, CBS News
December 29, 2007: In the Q & A, a Dennis Kucinich supporter (who
caucused for Edwards in 2004 after Kucinich was deemed not viable) asked Edwards if he would commit to Kucinich's plan for a Department of Peace. Read more?
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2007/12/29/politics/fromtheroad/entry366346.shtml
Edwards Picking Off Voters?
By Tricia Miller, MSNBC
December 29, 2007: The questioner said he was considering Edwards again...and asked if the candidate would support...a Cabinet-level Department of Peace. "Well, I'm not for a Department of Peace, so I'm going to give you an answer you don't like. I think that--and it's a perfectly fine idea. I'm not saying it's a bad idea..." Read more?
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/12/29/538117.aspx
Taking a Moment for Prayer and Peace
By Hallie Woods, The Coloradoan, Ft. Collins, CO
December 26, 2007: This year, the program [for the International Hour
for Peace] will focus on the push to create the U.S. Department of Peace. Fort Collins Democratic state Reps. Randy Fischer and John Kefalas will speak about the legislative aspect. Read more?
http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/articleAID=/20071226/NEWS01/712260319/1002/CUSTOMERSERVICE02
Peace on Earth and Other Wishes
December 25, 2007: On PRI's The World, "Alex Gallafent considers what
politicians, diplomats and other officials think about when they talk about peace"--including a discussion of the Department of Peace. Listen here?
http://www.theworld.org/?q=node/14949
YES! Online: Education Connection: Students Unite for a Department of Peace
By Rob Atkinson
Southwestern University student Rob Atkinson describes his commitment
to peace and involvement with the Student Peace Alliance. Read more?
http://www.yesmagazine.org/article.asp?id=2207&utm_source=ed1207&utm_medium=email&utm_content=11_RA
Why is 'Peace' a Dirty Word?
By Alex Miller, Vail Daily
December 12, 2007: How is that people--most of whom grow up with parents admonishing them daily to behave with peace and civility-embrace messages that snicker at the notion of peace on a wider scale? Most people will live their entire lives without engaging in murder or acts of war and be happy for it. Yet when someone comes along and suggests more vigorous pursuit of this thing called "peace," they are pilloried for it. Read more?
http://www.vailtrail.com/article/20071212/OPINION/71212007/0/rss01
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I want to strongly encourage every member of JJ that lives in the U.S. to get on the "All Call" Tonight! I will be there! This is something the children and the future children of our nation need in order to thrive and grow in an environment of peace...let us all who can, join in this effort and help make it happen! If anyone ever has any questions, please, post them here, or send me a private message. I will post an answer or reply to your private message as soon as possible. Thank you.
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