Action Alert! Contact Senator Barbara Boxer

The Peace Alliance
Department of Peace Campaign
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Action Alert!
Contact Senator Barbara Boxer

Dear friends,

As you know, we are all making efforts to reach our to our Senators and
Members of the House of Representatives in support of the Department of
Peace legislation. The most recent meeting took place this morning in
San Francisco, as several members of our staff and community volunteers
met with Senator Barbara Boxer's office. Her staff were both interested
and supportive. It was a very positive meeting and a great first step!

We need a sponsor to take a companion bill into the Senate. This is
where you come in. Senator Boxer's aides stressed the importance of
hearing from citizens regarding how they feel about this legislation.
We are urging you to call, email and fax Senator Boxer (as well as your
own senators). Whether you are a resident of California or not, the
Senator needs to hear from you. Your voice will make all the
difference. We have indicated that there is broad support for this
effort, let us demonstrate that. We have two sample letters below (for
residents and non-residents).


Write or call Senator Barbara Boxer at:

D.C. Phone: (202) 224-3553
CA Phone: (415) 403-0100
Fax: (415) 956-6701
Email web form: http://boxer.senate.gov


It is important that you keep your letters and comments supportive and encouraging. Please personalize the letter by inserting your own comments.

Sample letter for Residents of California:

Your name
Your address
Your City, State, zip
Your Phone
Your Email - Put "Support a Department of Peace" in the subject line of emails.


Dear Senator Boxer,

Thank you for your courage on behalf of all citizens of the United States.

I am writing to encourage you to help establish a United States Department of Peace. Legislation will be introduced into the House of Representatives on September 13th by Congressman Dennis Kucinich and 53 other co-sponsors. We are seeking a Senator to put forth a companion bill in the Senate and we are hoping you will be our champion.

A Department of Peace would focus on nonmilitary peaceful conflict resolutions, prevent violence and promote justice and democratic principles to expand human rights. I would like to thank you for all the work you do to this end, and in particular for the work you do to help alleviate domestic violence. We feel that the time has come for our nation to organize in a more profound way to address the root causes of domestic violence at all levels; in our homes, in our schools, in our communities, at every level in our society as well as internationally. There are so many programs, projects and organizations that are doing powerful work to address these issues, but are given such little support from our government. This must change.

As a constituent of California, I urge you to sponsor legislation in the Senate to establish a Department of Peace. We cannot wait any longer.

Thank you again for all that you do,

Sincerely,



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Sample letter for Non-Residents of California:

Your name
Your address
Your City, State, zip
Your Phone
Your Email - Put "Support a Department of Peace" in the subject line of emails.


Dear Senator Boxer,

Thank you for your courage on behalf of all citizens of the United States.

I am writing to encourage you to help establish a United States Department of Peace. Legislation will be re-introduced into the House of Representatives on September 13th by Congressman Dennis Kucinich and 53 other co-sponsors. We are seeking a Senator to put forth a companion bill in the Senate and we are hoping you will be our champion.

A Department of Peace would focus on nonmilitary peaceful conflict resolutions, prevent violence and promote justice and democratic principles to expand human rights. I would like to thank you for all the work you do to this end, and in particular for the work you do to help alleviate domestic violence. We feel that the time has come for our nation to organize in a more profound way to address the root causes of violence at all levels; in our homes, in our schools, in our communities, at every level in our society as well as internationally. There are so many programs, projects and organizations that are doing powerful work to address these issues, but are given such little support from our government. This must change.

I am aware I do not live in your state, but I know that you are a courageous Senator who works for the good of our nation as a whole. I urge you to sponsor legislation in the Senate to establish a Department of Peace. We cannot wait any longer.

Thank you again for all that you do.

Sincerely,




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