The Peace Alliance on CNN Headline News      

On November 13, 2008, Wendy Greene represented The Peace Alliance and the Department of Peace Campaign on Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell, a CNN Headline News program. Video and a transcript of that segment of the program can be found here.  

Representative Dennis Kucinich discussed the Department of Peace on the same program on November 17th and we have that video on our videos page .

Let's Welcome our New President-Elect

From November 5, 2008 to January 20, 2009 (Inauguration Day) we're sending postcards from our local communities to President-Elect Barack Obama encouraging him to make violence reduction and prevention a national priority and to increase funding for effective violence prevention. It's quick, easy and fun to do! Act Now!

President-elect Obama's transition team is asking for your stories and vision for the future of America.  Share your vision for how the new Administration should lead our nation.  We have set up a form to make it easy for you to contribute your thoughts. Act Now! 

Order Your Holiday Cards Today!

Connect with family and friends, spread the news about the Department of Peace campaign, and help The Peace Alliance generate much-needed funds all at the same time! Order your Holiday Cards today!

These beautiful cards are blank on the inside to allow you to express your personal wishes this holiday season. A brief message on the back tells recipients about the Department of Peace campaign and directs them to The Peace Alliance website. Envelopes are included. A set of 20 cards and envelopes is yours for a suggested donation of just $25.

Orders placed after November 7, please allow 7-10 days for shipping.

Order your Holiday Cards today!

(Be sure to also include your Senators and Representative on your holiday card mailing list this year! Let them know that peace is what we want this holiday season.)

2009 National Conference
March 20-23, 2009

Our National Conference will take place from March 20-23, 2009 in Washington DC.  Register before December 31st to take advantage of Early Bird pricing.  Learn more....

Participate in an historic citizen lobbying effort to create a U.S. Department of Peace. There is currently a bill before the U.S. House of Representatives (HR 808). This landmark measure will augment our current problem-solving options, providing practical, nonviolent solutions to the problems of domestic and international conflict.

Domestically, the Department of Peace will develop policies and allocate resources to effectively reduce the levels of domestic and gang violence, child abuse, and various other forms of societal discord. Internationally, the Department will advise the President and Congress on the most sophisticated ideas and techniques regarding peace-creation among nations. Learn more... 

Join us now! Create a Department of Peace.

City Councils across the U.S. are acknowledging the practical impact a Department of Peace will have on reducing violence in our nation and abroad.  Thirty-seven local governing bodies have endorsed so far, including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis, Oakland, San Francisco , San Jose and more.   Learn how you can work with your city council by clicking here.