Dear Friends, The 2014 Great March for Climate Action is off and running! After 31/2 weeks of organizing, the critical elements are coming together: – Courtney Kain, Shari Hrdina, and I are volunteering significant time five days a week. – Others have stepped forward to tackle critical tasks: * Forrest Determann, our website; * Joseph Glazebrook, our legal documents; and * Ben Allaway is laying the groundwork for some big-name events and concerts. – Many of you have provided advice and are helping to get Continue reading →

Historically, marches have been critical catalysts for mobilizing mass movements of people on behalf of peace, justice, equality and political reform. Coincidentally perhaps, the great marches of the last century started in the month of March. On March 3, 1913, the 5000-strong Women’s Suffrage March in Washington, DC was a turning point in efforts to gain women the right to vote. On March 12, 1930, the 240-mile Salt March led by Mahatma Gandhi was a significant milestone in India’s struggle for independence, leading to the Continue reading →

MARCH! Not only will your participation in the March help move our country toward the dynamic action we need on climate change, but it could be a tremendous life-changing experience for you as well – as it was for those of us involved with the Great Peace March in 1986. Submitting a Marcher Application is the first step to becoming a marcher. We are taking applications for full-time and part-time marchers. Click here to apply.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR ONCE-A-WEEK E-MAIL UPDATE! Send a message to us Continue reading →