Peace Action West

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California Peace Action, based in Berkeley, Calif., has been focusing on the establishment of peace, justice and cooperative security for more than 50 years. The organization has launched several campaigns for reducing nuclear threat and support nonviolent resolutions to international conflicts. California Peace Action originated in 1987 by the merger of two disarmament and anti-war organizations. It integrates local communities throughout the United States to educate the public and activate constituents for ensuring better responsibility towards the U.S. policies. The organization has worked for building a political base for a new foreign policy. In addition, it has also worked in various districts throughout the nation as part of its peace voter campaign. California Peace Action has a membership base of more than 85,000 people. The organization has launched several campaigns on issues, such as landmine legislation, the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and military budget cuts.