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Our Progressive Partners in Maine
Peace Action Maine
The state's largest peace organization, Peace Action Maine has been a voice of education and a center for all people committed to disarmament and creative responses to conflict for over 20 years. Site includes a great list of upcoming events.Maine College Action Network
The Maine College Action Network is a loosely organized network of students and activists working towards solving local and global issues as we as individuals see fit.Maine Peace Action Committee
An organization of the University of Maine Orono that works to combat our society's violent and militaristic nature through local efforts and by working in conjunction with national groups.Maine Coalition for Peace and Justice
The Maine Coalition for Peace and Justice is a statewide organization of individual citizens and Maine group representatives working collectively and nonviolently for social equality, economic justice, direct democracy, and regenerative environmental policies.Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine
Based out of Bangor, the Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine website lists upcoming events throughout the area, offers actions that activists can take, and features a monthly newsletter.Maine Veterans for Peace
Veterans for Peace, Inc. is a non-profit educational and humanitarian organization dedicated to the abolishment of war.Bridges for Peace
Bridges for Peace is a grassroots organization that has organized demonstrations and vigils on bridges across Maine since 2002.Bowdoin College Democrats
The Bowdoin College Democrats discuss current politics, host speakers, work on Campaigns and organize political events. They are dedicated to the ideal of a people united in helping one another.Maine College Democrats
The Maine College Democrats is a statewide organization uniting the College Democrats chapters at many schools across Maine.
National & International Organizations
Peace Action
America's largest grassroots peace organization, Peace Action works to defend the right of every person to live without the threat of nuclear weapons, to persuade others that war is not a suitable response to conflict, to prove that America has the resources to both protect and provide for its citizens, and to empower ordinary people to change the world.A.N.S.W.E.R Coalition
Act Now to Stop War & End Racism is comprised of hundreds of organizations, individuals, and organizing centers mobilized to campaign for civil rights and for social and economic justice for the working and the poor.United for Peace and Justice
United for Peace and Justice is a coalition of more than 1300 local and national groups throughout the United States who have joined together to oppose our government's policy of permanent warfare and empire-building.The Peace Abbey
The Peace Abbey is dedicated to creating innovative models for society that empower individuals on the paths of nonviolence, peacemaking, and cruelty-free living through a variety of programs and resources that teach, inspire and encourage one to speak out and act on issues of peace and social justice.American Friends Service Committee
Formed by Quakers in 1917, AFSC carries out service, development, social justice, and peace programs throughout the world. AFSC brings together people of many races, religions, and cultures.CODEPINK: Women for Peace
CODEPINK is a women initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement that seeks positive social change through proactive, creative protest and non-violent direct action.Greenpeace
Greenpeace is the leading independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful direct action and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and to promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space
The Global Network is an organization that works to combat the threat of nuclear warfare expanding beyond our planet.Campus Antiwar Network
Campus Antiwar Network is an independent, democratic, grassroots network of campus-based anti-war committees. Site features some great literature.The March for Justice
An all-inclusive human and civil rights movement, The March aims to improve human life by furthering the causes of justice. Be sure to have a look at updated information about the Iraq Occupation.The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The Carnegie Endowment is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States. Founded in 1910, its work is nonpartisan and dedicated to achieving practical results.Win Without War
The aim of Win Without War is to demonstrate that that international cooperation and enforceable international law provide the greatest security for the United States and the world.Teaching and Learning for Peace
A lovely collection of stories, songs, and activities for your enjoyment.
Counter-Recruitment Materials
"After registration began in 1980, I realized I couldn't kill. By the time I turned 18, I realized I couldn't cooperate with a system that would send others to kill and die. When the prosecutions began, I chose to state publicly: We will not be intimidated."- Sam Diener, public registration resister
Leave My Child Alone
A family privacy campaign to protect high school students from unwanted military campaign. Includes lots of information about the "No Child Left Behind" act and great downloads such as a House Party Kit and an Adopt-A-Schoolboard kit.A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
A terrific 36-page printable guide to the demilitarization of America's youth and students. Published by the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors
Lots of great information about military life, recruitment in schools, draft registration, and more. Be sure to check out the Military Out of Our Schools Campaign for fact sheets and an activist toolkit.Stopping the War Where it Begins
Youth & Counter-Recruitment materials from the Student Peace Action Network.Youth and Militarism
Free printable brochures and leaflets from the American Friends Service CommitteeCampus Action Web Center: Military Counter-Recruitment Materials
Fact sheets, flyers, articles, and brochures presenting the truth behind the draft and military life.Dealing with the Selective Service System
A very comprehensive printable brochure explaining in detail students' options with regard to registering for the Selective Service System. Compiled by Peace Action of San Mateo County.The Military: Recruitment, the Draft, & Conscientious Objectors
An assortment of published articles offering information about the No Child Left Behind Act, the draft, and counter-recruitment.
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