Category Archives: Front Page

Peace Action is dedicated to promoting the non-violent resolution of conflict, the abolition of nuclear weapons, halting the global spread of conventional arms, building a human rights culture and supporting human needs instead of militarism.

Take the No War With Iran Pledge

The Iraq war was launched 9 years ago. Will you take the time  to stop the next war? Take the Iran Pledge of Resistance Peace Action is working with the The Iran Pledge of Resistance (IPOR) to organize an emergency response network … read more…

Posted on March 23, 2012 by staff
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The SANE Act: Sign our Petition to Support Reductions in Nuclear Weapon Spending

In February 2012 Representative Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced the Smarter Approach to Nuclear Expenditures (SANE) Act, H.R. 3974, to cut the bloated nuclear weapons budget.  Since then over 44 other members of Congress have co-sponsored this critical piece of legislation.  … read more…

Posted on March 3, 2012 by staff
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Dan Cantor: On Creating A National Third Party. A House Party for Peace Action Fund of NYS

Date:  Sunday, March 18, 3 to 7 PM Place:  110 Hamilton Avenue, home of David and Sally Jones RSVP:  917-362-0897 or sjones1@si.rr.com Click here to see the event on Facebook! You are invited to a lively debate and party at … read more…

Posted on March 1, 2012 by staff
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The 2012 Global Zero Student Summit!

Hey everyone! This past weekend, I attended the Global Zero Student Summit, hosted by Yale University! The Summit gathered over 300 student activists to learn about the most pressing topics in our generation’s effort to achieve nuclear disarmament. We heard … read more…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by staff
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Nuclear Guidance – Options & Leaks

By: Alicia Godsberg, Executive Director 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 … 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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