Dear All, President Obama hasn’t had an easy time of it up to now, and watching him last night on 60 Minutes, it looks like the unending string of crises has taken its toll.  That said, his decision to abandon his commitment to restaint in the use of military force to resolve international crises is disappointing and disturbing to all who hope for a more peaceful and just future.  Bombing Iraq and Syria will likely serve more as a recruiting tool for violent extremists than a means to defeat terrorism. The other great crisis to capture press coverage last week was the threat posed by climate change.  The largest march for climate justice in history highlighted growing public dissatisfaction with the lack of progress to address this threat.  One might fairly ask if the lack of action is due to the fact that the U.S. can’t bomb the climate into would-be submission, although it’s more likely because the energy industry has the U.S, economy under its thumb. As the elections draw near, the new war and climate change need to be in the forefront of the political debate.  Peace Action is working to make that happen, Humbly for Peace, Kevin Martin Executive Director Peace Action War – What Is It Good For? Two weeks ago the House of Representatives voted 273-156 to fund and train “moderate” Syrian rebels to fight the radical terrorist group Islamic State or ISIS. Thank you for your calls against this ill-advised scheme especially since Congress has not authorized the president’s new war in Syria and Iraq. Now, please call your representative via the Congressional switchboard at 202-224-3121 and let him or her know what you think of his or her vote. Read More Back to Top Elections Matter! As you know, midterm elections are only 5 weeks away. And one of the unique aspects about Peace Action is that we use all the tools in the social tool box to create a better world. Our comprehensive electoral work includes registering voters, educating candidates and the electorate and endorsing and financing peace candidates. Read More Back to Top Peace and Climate Justice: Inseparable The largest climate justice march in history thronged New York City September 21 and Peace Action helped to make it happen. Why? We because we believe that the only way we can save Mother Earth is by ending wars and militarism, which are the biggest obstacles to funding initiatives to address global warming. Wars prevent and disrupt the necessary collaboration between countries to address climate crisis. Both wars and climate crisis require a political solution which can only become a reality if the climate justice movement links to ending wars and militarism and the peace movement connects to justice: climate, economic and racial justice. Read More Back to Top Your help is needed Your tax-deductible contribution will support this work. CONNECT TO US:  Find us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter  Read our blog  Contact us You are subscribed to Peace Action's Action Alert Network. You can unsubscribe here.