Peace Action Denton

PAD is an affiliate of Peace Action, the nation's largest grassroots organization. We are dedicated to legislative and community action against militarism and FOR peace. We work to oppose U.S. aggression and call for a reduction of the military budget, weapons trafficking and production. At PAD we believe that: ...every person has the right to live... without the threat of nuclear arms. There are over 30,000 nuclear weapons in the world. The only way to ensure that nuclear weapons will never be used, whether purposefully or accidentally, is global abolition. ... war is not a suitable response to conflict. For over 40 years Peace Action has worked for an environment where all are free from violence and war. We understand that longstanding global conflicts require long-term solutions, and that U.S. foreign policy has a lasting effect on the world. We work to promote a new foreign policy for the U.S. ...America has the resources to both protect and provide for its citizens. As the Pentagon's budget soars, nearly 20% of American children live in poverty For what the U.S. will spend on missile defense in one year, we could provide healthcare for over 3.5 million children OR create over 100,000 units of affordable housing OR hire over 160,000 elementary school teachers. Peace Action, our parent organization (formerly SANE/FREEZE founded in 1957), its sister organization, Peace Action Education Fund (PAEF), the Student Peace Action Network (SPAN), and the International Office work through national and grassroots citizens' action to promote global nuclear disarmament, cut military spending, and end the international arms trade. Peace Action has a membership of over 100,000 persons, 30 state affiliates, and over 100 local chapters, making it the largest membership and activist network of any peace and justice organization in the country. Peace Action members work for policy changes in Congress, state capitols, city halls and the United Nations. Peace Action produces an annual voting record for every member of Congress.Read More