Our mission is to educate and engage Watertown residents in promoting U.S. military and foreign policy that seeks global justice and cooperation, the peaceful resolution of conflict, and human rights. We call for federal budgets that place a priority on meeting human and environmental needs over military spending. We seek an end to war, the elimination of nuclear weapons, and oppose militarism both abroad and at home. We value community organizing, legislative advocacy, nonviolent protest and working in coalitions as means to achieving this mission. Contact us at palomba10251@gmail.com.
The Peace & Common Security Working Group has two committees.
The Nuclear Disarmament Committee worked for over a year and a half to put a Nuclear Disarmament Resolution in front of the City Council. Unfortunately, in February of this year the resolution was defeated 4 -5. However, it is impossible to underestimate the positive impact this effort had on the ongoing effort to raise awareness about the dangers of nuclear war. Through collecting signatures, creating and distributing literature, holding educational forums, and providing the avenues for residents to reach out to the members of the City Council, the Nuclear Disarmament Committee reached thousands of Watertown residents with the message that nuclear weapons must be abolished.
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The Palestine Committee has been active for more than two and a half years working to raise awareness about the genocide in Gaza and the ethnic cleansing in the West Bank. We have sponsored many educational programs as well as organized a Palestine Film Series, and have joined demonstrations and actions in the region supporting Palestine and challenging the impunity of Israel. We work with sister organizations like Watertown for Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace-Boston, Massachusetts Peace Action, and Alliance for Water Justice in Palestine.
We have held a weekly Palestine vigil in Watertown Square since 2023 from 12 noon to 1:00 PM under the banners - Stop Funding U.S./Israel War on Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria - End Aid to Israel - Arms Embargo to Israel - Killing Children is NOT Self-Defense - Criticizing Israel is NOT Antisemitic - Let Gaza Live - Opposing Genocide is NOT Antisemitic - Free Palestine - Ceasefire is Not Enough - End Settler Violence - Never Again Means Never Again.
Here is a Resource List of books, websites and organizations that we have created.