Peace Action Denton is a grassroots, home grown group in Denton, Texas. We work together to promote peace and justice at home and in the world. We work in community with our friends and neighbors. Peace Action Denton believes, given the right tools, ordinary people can change the world.

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Progressive Films Program

Peace Action Denton has started a film lending library.

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Get The Facts!

A new Iraq Facts sheet has been released by Peace Action National. Download it here and help get the facts out!

What is the Cost of War?

How many deaths will it take?

Monitor the death toll of U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq, and the costs to our communities at home:
http://icasualties.org/oif
http://www.antiwar.com/casualties/
http://www.costofwar.com

Close the SOA

Posted: Sunday September 23rd, 2007

Upcoming Event: Friday November 16th, 2007.

Vigil and Nonviolent Direct Action to Close the SOA/WHINSEC

November 16-18, 2007


On the weekend of November 16-18, thousands will gather at the gates of Fort Benning, Georgia for the Vigil and the Nonviolent Direct Action to Close the School of the Americas.

For transportation info and to find out more, visit Voyager's Dream at 1306 W Hickory St (near Fry) in Denton, TX 76201, ph (940) 381-2769.


Be sure to visit the SOA Watch website at: SOA Watch

 

OCT. 27 - New Oreleans - Fall Out Against War

Posted: Saturday September 22nd, 2007

Upcoming Event: Saturday October 27th, 2007. OCT. 27 - New Oreleans - Fall Out Against War Texans have been asked to help organize one of 11 major national demonstrations against the war for Oct 27. We are working with our brothers and sisters in Louisiana to bring attention to the war in Iraq and what the President's request for $200 Billion more could mean to places like New Orleans. Oct. 27 info more news coming soon.

 

Peacemaker Awards Dinner

Posted: Saturday September 22nd, 2007

Upcoming Event: Thursday November 29th, 2007.

Peace Action Denton founder, Dawson Tunnell to be awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

at the Peacemaker Awards Dinner

Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the Double Tree Hotel at Midway and LBJ Freeway.



Peace Action Denton is sponsoring a table. Please join us by purchasing a seat at our table for $75.00. If you cannot attend, please give a donation so that another Peace Action supporter can attend.



To purchase a ticket or donate, mail a check to: Peace Action Denton, P.O. Box 1215, Denton, TX 76201

or call Dan at: 972-333-2622

Click here to read the full story

 

The True Cost of Oil

Human Rights in Colombia

Posted: Thursday August 9th, 2007

Upcoming Event: Friday September 21st, 2007. In honor of International Peace Day


A panel discussion featuring Mike Sutton & Jennifer Cochran who have just returned from a visit to Colombia as part of a Witness for Peace delegation.

What is Plan Colombia?

What is the role of US in supporting the military dictatorship in Colombia

What is the role of US corporations in supporting para military death squads

What can we in Denton do?

Friday, Sept. 21, 7:00 pm

Held at: Trinity Presbyterian 2200 N. Bell, Denton

Free admission. Email us at: peaceactiondenton@gmail.com Sponsored by: Peace Action Denton

 

Fundraiser for Peace Action Denton

Posted: Tuesday July 31st, 2007

Upcoming Event: Saturday August 11th, 2007. Through the generosity of Voyager's Dream (owner Mike Sutton) Peace Action Denton is having a fundraiser on Saturday August 11.

50% of all purchases at Voyager's Dream on Saturday, August 11 between the hours of 10:00 am to 8:00 pm will go to Peace Action Denton. Additionally Mike will give 20% off to any one saying they are purchasing to support Peace Action in Denton (only food products are excluded from discount offer). Voyagers Dream is located at 1306 W Hickory St (near Fry) in Denton, TX 76201

If you have questions or need directions, please call (940) 381-2769

Click here to read the full story

 

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