Let’s silence a cynical bit of pro-war politicking [action needed]

Let’s push back on calls for more war. The following advertisement from Win Without War has been sent to you via Mother Jones' email list. Mother Jones is a nonprofit, and most of our budget comes from readers like you, but revenue from advertisers helps us produce more of the hard-hitting journalism you expect. We never disclose your information to an advertiser. Mother Jones does not endorse any candidate, political organization, commercial product, or service, and the views expressed in this email do not constitute any endorsement or recommendation by Mother Jones. [Win Without War]( Mother Jones Reader: Right now, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is waging a devastating war in Gaza, undermining diplomacy, and ignoring calls and protests from the majority of Israelis — including hostages’ families — to accept a ceasefire that can end the violence, bring loved ones safely home, and build true security. Despite this, PM Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress next week. No matter your politics, one thing is clear: Granting PM Netanyahu a congressional platform will come at the expense of peace. Nothing will change if leaders who continuously choose violence over peace are given huge megaphones and political cover, especially by the U.S. government. That’s why Win Without War, an organization dedicated to building a more peaceful world, is urging members of Congress to RSVP ‘No’. [Let’s send a global message that the U.S. Capitol is no place for PM Netanyahu’s brand of leadership. Mother Jones Reader, we need your help to remind every member of Congress of the stakes — and that they can choose peace instead of playing a risky rhetorical game. Will you urge your members of Congress to skip PM Netanyahu’s speech and show them you’ll have their back if they do?]( [TAKE ACTION]( If members of Congress show up to this speech in full force, it will send a dangerous and misguided signal that the U.S. government approves of PM Netanyahu’s most egregious actions. That’s why we’re launching a multi-pronged effort to push back — and you speaking out today is a critical piece of the plan. Let’s be clear, Mother Jones Reader: PM Netanyahu is a corrupt politician willing to wage catastrophic war if it means he can hold on to power. We’ve already seen incalculable levels of suffering and a death toll nearly 40,000 high in Gaza. Those statistics could skyrocket as violence spills across the region. It’s an outcome that’s terrifyingly likely as violence escalates on the Israel-Lebanon border. His July 24 speech will likely open the U.S. public — and the entire whole world — to a cynical bit of pro-war politicking. How can we be sure? We’ve seen it before. Not even 10 years ago, he addressed a joint session of Congress in a blatant attempt to undermine another Democratic President, Obama, and his signature diplomatic achievement, the Iran nuclear deal. We saw through that attempt to sow division then too, along with 58 members of Congress, joined by then-VP Biden, who took a crucial stand for diplomacy by skipping the 2015 speech. Today's circumstances demand nothing less than the same moral courage. Luckily, we’re already hearing that dozens of members are planning to skip the speech. Can you help push more of them to act? [This speech is a no-go. Add your name to urge your members of Congress: Do not attend PM Netanyahu’s address.]( This is a moment about leadership, Mother Jones Reader. Will members of Congress choose to push for hostages to come home, to save thousands of children in Gaza from starvation, and for families in Palestine to be safe from indiscriminate bombs, or will they empower a corrupt leader who chooses to exacerbate this horrific cycle of violence at every turn? The choice should be an easy one. Thank you for working for peace, — The Win Without War team Win Without War 1 Thomas Cir NW STE 700, Washington, DC 20005 [Mother Jones]( Mother Jones and its nonprofit publisher, The Center for Investigative Reporting, do not endorse any political candidate, political organization, commercial product, process, or service, and the views expressed in this communication do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Mother Jones. This message was sent to {EMAIL}. To change the messages you receive from us, you can [edit your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all mailings.]( For advertising opportunities see our online [media kit.]( Were you forwarded this email? [Sign up for Mother Jones' newsletters today.]( [www.MotherJones.com]( PO Box 8539, Big Sandy, TX 75755