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Nuclear Guidance – Options & Leaks

On February 14, 2012 the Associated Press ran a story that was “leaked” to the press about options President Obama is considering for the future size of America’s nuclear force. One of these options apparently was for a force of … read more…

Posted on February 22, 2012 by staff
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Working for Peace and Justice: Memoirs of an Activist Intellectual

PANYS congratulates one of our national Peace Action board representatives and Upper Hudson Peace Action member Larry Wittner on the publication of his new book, Working for Peace and Justice: Memoirs of an Activist Intellectual. Larry is an incredible activist … read more…

Posted on February 13, 2012 by staff
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Rep. Markey Introduces the SANE Act!

On February 8, 2012, Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced a bill called the SANE Act, or the Smarter Approach to Nuclear Expenditures Act of 2012. This bill would save $100 billion over ten years in federal spending by cutting … read more…

Posted on February 9, 2012 by staff
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PANYS Students Attend Student Summit!

This past weekend our Student Organizers were invited to attend Democracy Matter’s Annual Student Summit in Albany, NY!  The Summit was a huge success, bringing together over 100 students from across the U.S. to develop strategies for advocacy campaigns, improve … read more…

Posted on February 9, 2012 by staff
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Thank you from PAFNYS!

Thank you to all who attended and donated at our PAFNYS benefit concert with Judy Gorman this past Saturday, January 14! The night was full of great entertainment – delicious food from COLORS restaurant, moving lyrics and vocals from Judy … read more…

Posted on January 18, 2012 by staff
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Petition: Install a Peace Pole in the Staten Island Ferry Terminal!

Please help Peace Action Staten Island reach their goal of 1,000 online signatures for their petition to install a peace pole in the Staten Island Ferry terminal! Just click this link – it takes less than a minute! If installed, … read more…

Posted on January 6, 2012 by staff
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New Defense Department Strategy… Not So New

Today the President, Secretary of Defense, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff outlined a new strategy for the Department of Defense. This new direction focused on reorienting the U.S. military toward the Asia-Pacific region and decreasing the number … read more…

Posted on January 5, 2012 by staff
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December 2011 Newsletter

Click here for a pdf of the December 2011 Newsletter!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by staff
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Give the Gift of Peace – PANYS Membership Holiday Gifts!

Want to give something to the activist in your life who has everything?? Consider a gift membership to PANYS!! For the holidays we are offering a $30 special discounted annual gift membership – please click here to give the gift … read more…

Posted on December 9, 2011 by staff
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COW Sign Fact Sheet

This fact sheet is for our new cost of war electronic sign, shown here hanging on the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church of Saratoga Springs, New York at their Peace Fair on September, 25 2011. If you have any further questions, … read more…

Posted on December 8, 2011 by staff
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