Our Organization

We are highly motivated individuals, affiliated with the national organization, Peace Action. Anyone can join Peace Action Montgomery. Currently, there are over 2,600 dues-paying members in Montgomery County. Our activities depend on the dedication and hard work of our membership. Please join us--we need your energy and ideas. To join, contribute, and/or volunteer, click here.

Our Beliefs

Military intervention is not a suitable response to conflict.
Ordinary people can change the world.

Our Goals

Peace in the Middle East
• An end to current U.S.-led and U.S.-funded military occupations (Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine)
• Prevention of future wars (such as in Pakistan or Iran)
• Reparations and developmental aid for victims

A Peace Economy at Home
• Reduced military spending and an end to war profiteering
• Restrictions on military recruitment in schools, replaced by real economic opportunities for youth
• Generous benefits for veterans

Peace through Human Rights and International Cooperation
• Robust international diplomacy
• Protection of civil and human rights, including an end to torture
• Full, independent investigations of violations to the rule of law

Our Means

To achieve peace with justice, we:
• Engage in 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

Peace Action 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.

We are currently involved in several campaigns related to a variety of issues. A more peaceful, just world is possible...and must be actively sought. Won't you join us?