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Action Alert calling for a full and complete withdrawal from Afghanistan!

Click here for an action alert from United for Peace and Justice calling for a full and complete withdrawal from Afghanistan. “The President wants to have it both ways. He knows that his supporters (and most independents and, increasingly, Republicans)…

If you were in Congress, which budget would you choose?

You may not be in Congress but you too can vote for the budget that will be best for the country! Click here to take this quick poll! Do you think the Pentagon budget should be “off the table,” but…

Pride 2011: Accept All–No Exceptions

You wouldn’t know it from the weather, but it’s time for June and Pride month! Celebrate! PJALS is proud to be part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied community! There are four ways you can join the…

The Joy of “No”

by Liz Moore, reprinted from our May-June 2011 newsletter, the Handful of Salt Lately I’ve noticed a pattern: I have repeatedly been told my words should be more positive, that campaigns we’re involved in should shout louder what they are…

The Blogful of Salt

Energy Abundance — a Cornerstone for Social Justice

By Mike Nuess Use of nuclear and fossil fuels has become humanity’s folly. In contrast, renewables like solar, wind and water (mainly geothermal) are abundant, clean, safe, democratic and durable. We’ve been lied to by powerful interests whose servile economists…

The Blogful of Salt

Global Day of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS)

By Shar Lichty The first ever Global Day of Action on Military Spending took place on April 12 with over 100 events in 35 countries in response to the release of the report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research…

The Blogful of Salt

Interns Wanted!

We’re always welcoming interns for summer and the academic year! Will you help spread the word? This is a great opportunity to learn and sharpen your organizing skills and to be part of exciting campaigns for change. Click here for…

PJALS Benefit Auction: Saturday, May 14

Mark your calendars and plan to join us! Our benefit auction will be in the airy and spacious Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 West Fort George Wright Drive, located just west of the Mukogawa Fort George Wright entrance, near SFCC. 6:00…

How much did you pay for war this year?

Tax Day is April 18. Want to know how much of your tax bill comes from war spending? Find out with Rethink Afghanistan’s new Afghanistan War Tax Calculator–and then tell Congress you want your money back! http://rethinkafghanistan.com/iou I paid almost…