War is Not the Answer sign in Germantown

One of the few issues the Democratic and Republicans parties agree on is the need to increase the size of the military--they only disagree by how much. Help make peace, not war and its preparations, a focus in the 2008 elections. By changing the debate in the elections, you'll help change the debate in Congress next year.

You'll not only be making a personal statement against war, you'll be encouraging a conversation. See some ideas on having that conversation.

2.Contact candidates running for Congress.

Write to the candidates on the issues you care about.

3.Write a letter to the editor.

By responding to coverage of the election, you'll influence your candidates and reach other people in your community at the same time.

4. Ask congressional candidates questions.

Senate candidate talks with people at forum

Jim Neal, who ran for Senate in
North Carolina, talks to
several people at a forum
organized by Quakers from Chapel Hill.

Photo by Sonia Katchian, Photo Shuttle

Go to public events, debates, or forums and make your voice heard.

Use FCNL's Questions for Candidates brochure as a resource. Check these tips on asking questions at candidate events to be more effective. Want more information or ideas? Email Stephen at FCNL.

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