Entries by Allison

Help getting to Washington: Raising Funds

One of the first things you can do to help get money for airfare, hotel fees and registration fees is to reach out to friends and family. $20, $30, $40 from several people can really add up.

DC Lobby Days, July 22-24, 2012!

Walk the Halls of Congress and make your voice heard! These three days will be an inspiring and celebratory time of connection with other like-minded peace advocates. We will learn, share experiences and inform our policymakers. Shifting our Worldview: From Punitive to Preventative & Restorative; From War-making to Peacebuilding; Forging a new Peace Economy. Join us in our nation’s capital!

President Signs Violence Against Women Act into Law!

On March 7th, President Obama signed the Violence Against Women Act into law once again! It was a long road this past year, as it was allowed to lapse for the first time in it’s 18 year history. But now the important work it does is once again in motion, and it’s even stronger than before. Many thanks to the thousands of you who contacted your Members of Congress to urge their support!