Contacts

Peace Action

• Diplomacy Instead of a Disaster in Iran July 18, 2019
  Washington, D.C. — July 18, 2019 — In response to reports of the U.S. shooting down an Iranian drone, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs at Peace Action, released the following statement: “Because of the Trump administration’s policy of maximum provocation towards Iran, America stands on the precipice of another blunderous […]
• Peace Action Endorses ‘the Squad’ — Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Pressley and Tlaib for Congress July 11, 2019
  Washington, D.C. — July 11, 2019 — Peace Action, the nation’s largest grassroots peace organization, has endorsed four progressive champions for the House of Representatives in the 2020 election, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for New York’s 14th district, Rep. Ilhan Omar for Minnesota’s 5th district, Rep. Ayanna Pressley for Massachusetts’ 7th district, and Rep. Rashida Tlaib […]
• Most Senators Oppose War with Iran Without Congressional Approval June 28, 2019
  Washington, D.C. — June 28, 2019 — In response to the Senate voting 50-40 in favor of an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to block funding for military action against Iran without congressional approval, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs at Peace Action, released the following statement: “Because […]
• Peace Action Endorses Ilhan Omar for Congress June 25, 2019
  Washington, DC — June 25, 2019 — Peace Action has announced its endorsement of Ilhan Omar for Congress in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. Peace Action is a national grassroots organization working to advance nuclear disarmament, promote government spending priorities that support human needs, encourage real security through international cooperation and human rights, and support nonmilitary […]
• Peace Action Endorses Kara Eastman for Congress June 24, 2019
  Washington, DC — June 24, 2019 — Peace Action has announced its endorsement of Kara Eastman for Congress in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Peace Action is a national grassroots organization working to advance nuclear disarmament, promote government spending priorities that support human needs, encourage real security through international cooperation and human rights, and support nonmilitary […]
• Striking Iran Now Could Spark a Major War June 20, 2019
  Washington, D.C. — June 20, 2019 — In response to reports that the Trump administration is considering strikes on Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, Jon Rainwater, Executive Director of Peace Action, released the following statement: “The United States has stumbled into a perilous situation. If, for example, the U.S. […]
• Senate Votes to Block Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE June 20, 2019
  Washington, D.C. — June 20, 2019 — In response to the Senate voting to block arms sales involving Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs at Peace Action, released the following statement: “When Trump vetoed legislation earlier this year to end U.S. involvement […]