Win Without War

Past Actions: 2006 Citizens' Tool Kit on Iraq
How to Make the Iraq War an Issue In November

Welcome to Win Without War's Citizens Tool Kit - a resource to help you be an ACTIVE participant in the election of your next representative to Congress.

Too often, elections are about slogans, attack ads and empty rhetoric. But, they can also be about issues and critically important choices about our future. This Citizens Tool Kit is designed to help those who want THIS election to be about one of the most important issues facing our country - the war in Iraq.

Whether it's talking to Uncle Bob at the dinner table, talking to colleagues at work or attending a candidate forum, we want you to be prepared to talk about the Iraq war. We also want you to know how you can make your voice heard through grassroots and media activities that are designed to reach voters in your community.

While the Win Without War coalition has opposed the Bush administration's Iraq policy since before the U.S. invasion, we are a non-partisan organization and do not endorse candidates for public office. We ARE, however, committed to strong citizen participation in the upcoming election and for making the war in Iraq an important issue in the debate. People need to know where the candidates stand on this important issue and how they can make a difference this election year. The Citizens Tool Kit is designed to help you do just that!

FACTS TO KEEP IN MIND: Iraq Fact Sheet

SPEAKING UP: How to Make Your Voice Heard this Election Season

TAKE ACTION: Grassroots and Media How-To's

Grassroots Guide: start bird-dogging, host a house party, drop literature, hold a peace vigil.

Media Guide: write a letter to the editor, craft an Op-Ed, call your local talk radio, hold a local press event.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION:

Organize an Election Day Party - Join Working Assets in organizing an election day party to help increase voter turnout in your local community! Hundreds of people, nationwide, have signed up to throw Election Day parties at the polls with free food, music, games and community pride.

American Friends Service Committee's Eyes Wide Open Exhibit - Eyes Wide Open is AFSC's widely-acclaimed exhibition on the human costs of the Iraq War, featuring a pair of boots honoring each U.S. military casualty and a field of shoes and a Wall of Remembrance to memorialize the Iraqis killed in the conflict. The exhibit has traveled to over 70 cities across the country and may soon be visiting a location near you.

The Ground Truth - This Focus Features documentary follows ordinary men and women who heeded the call for military service in Iraq, following them from their recruitment through their reintegration into society. Be part of "Ground Truth Gathering" week from October 4th - 11th as the nation marks the 4th anniversary of the congressional authorization vote for "use of force against Iraq." Local communities across the country will be taking part in individual screenings of "The Ground Truth" in churches to living rooms. Visit "The Ground Truth" website to view a trailer of the film and buy a copy of the DVD for your own house party.

Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers - "Iraq for Sale" exposes the connections between private companies profiteering from the reconstruction of Iraq, the decision makers who allow them to do so, and the lives of everyday Americans that will be changed forever. Join Patriotism over Profit week, October 8th - 14th, and participate in a screening being hosted in your community or hold your own screening for your family and friends.

Declaration of Peace - Declaration of Peace is a nationwide campaign to establish a concrete and rapid plan for peace in Iraq, including a prompt timetable for withdrawal; a peace process for security, reconstruction and reconciliation; and a shift of federal funding to meet human needs. Signers of the Declaration of Peace Pledge will be asked to contact Congress to urge their support for withdrawal and a peace process and to participate in the Washington, DC Week of Action, September 21st-28th, and local events across the country.

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