Dear Nasik –

This morning a powerful conservative lobby group is kicking off its annual convention in D.C. Already rumors have emerged that they’re trying to revive the Menendez sanctions bill or introduce a new anti-diplomacy resolution. All with the intention to tie the President’s hands during the negotiations with Iran and lead us down the path to another senseless war in the Middle East.

They’ll get a bunch of attention this week, but our movement for peace and diplomacy is winning right now. We helped create the political space for President Obama to have a phone call with Iran’s President and get a temporary agreement signed. Our phone calls and actions helped put the Menendez bill on ice.  We know our voices and stories are powerful. We need to make sure we continue to be part of this debate, especially in the upcoming days.

That’s why we created a video highlighting the stories of everyday Americans who support diplomacy with Iran. Will you share the video far and wide so we can expand our movement and show politicians that, despite the noise in DC this week, the majority of us don’t want to see another war?

There are still a lot of people who don’t know what to think about this issue. This week, as they read about prospects for diplomacy with Iran, let’s make sure they hear the pro-diplomacy voices loud and clear.

When you post the video on social media or share it via email, you create an opening for your family and friends to talk about peace and avoiding another war. More importantly, you’ll show them that so many Americans from all walks of life are standing up for diplomacy. That’s the most effective way for us to cut through the noise.

Yours with hope –

Sara Haghdoosti and Roshanak Ameli-Tehrani on behalf of berim.org

PS – Don’t use social media? Spread the word about this video by forwarding this email to your friends and family.