About

Our Organization

We are highly motivated individuals, affiliated with the national organization, Peace Action. Anyone can join PeaceAction Montgomery. Currently, there are over 600 dues-paying members in Montgomery County. Our activities depend on the dedication and hard work of our membership. Please help us--we need your energy and ideas. To join, contribute, and/or volunteer, click here.

What We Do

To achieve peace with justice, we:

Engage in old-fashioned, on the streets activism
Sponsor educational events for the public
Inform citizens about their electoral choices by highlighting candidates' stances on issues relating to peace
Pressure our elected officials to vote against war and for policies to make our world a safer, more peaceful place

For a visual model of our theory of action, please click here.

Our History

PeaceAction Montgomery has organized demonstrations, hosted meetings on peace topics, lobbied our congressional representatives, informed the community about peace issues, and sponsored a state-wide annual essay contest in middle schools in collaboration with the Anne Arundel Peace Action chapter.

Our Current Campaigns

Out of Iraq Now

Bring the troops home
Establish no permanent military bases in Iraq
Ensure Iraqi control of Iraqi resources
Provide financial aid to rebuild Iraqi infrastructure

No War on Iran

No bombing of Iran
No troops in Iran
A Nuclear-Free Zone in the Middle East

No More Torture

End U.S. torture of prisoners
End U.S. outsourcing of torture
Close secret prisons
Bring architects of torture to trial

Demilitarize Our Schools

Student access to information on the disadvantages of enlistment in the military
Fair and standard policies in Montgomery County schools related to military recruiters' access to students
Repeal of the Federal law requiring schools to provide student information to the military

National Peace Action's "Campaign for a New Foreign Policy"

Support Human Rights and Democracy

The U.S. should exhibit international leadership by opposing the policies of human rights abusers, not rewarding them with weapons.

Reduce the Threat from Weapons of Mass Destruction

The U.S. should lead a worldwide campaign to reduce and control the threat from weapons of mass destruction - a policy we could be proud of.

Cooperate with the World Community

The U.S. should play a positive, leadership role in the world community, planning strategies for a future we can all live with.

For more information, click here.

Some Recent Actions of PeaceAction Montgomery

The Occupation Project: Operation Senior Senator

With other groups in Maryland, we are encouraging Sen. Mikulski to become a leader in ending the occupation of Iraq. For more information and pictures, click here.

No to the Military Commissions Act of 2006

In collaboration with the Washington Region Religious Campaign Against Torture, we protested the shameful new law that allows torture. We presented the People's Signing Statement to the White House, and when it wasn't accepted, 16 of us were arrested. Click here for photos.

Candidates' Forum for House of Representatives, Congressional District 4

We organized a forum to hear the views of candidates as they relate to foreign affairs and especially the Middle East. Click here for summary of candidates' positions and pictures.

PeaceAction Montgomery Opposes Architect of Torture to Become Appellate Judge.

Click here for pictures of our protest at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, opposing the nomination of William J. Haynes to the fourth circuit court.

PeaceAction Montgomery Members Protest on the Third Anniversary of the Iraq War

As part of a protest at the loss of life and the terrible injuries caused by this war, PeaceAction Montgomery members march on the Pentagon. Click here for pictures.