Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Department of Peace Conference where I learned about the goal of the Peace Alliance to create a federal Department of Peace.  Of the many tactics lobbyists can use to draw the attention of their elected representatives, I think theirs is the most creative and possibly most effective, by a private non uber-rich private citizen, that I've see for a while.  

 The campaign is called the Mother's Day campaign as it takes place the weeks leading up to and after Mothers Day, but you do not have to be a mother to get involved.  Constituents across the country storm offices on The Hill distributing pies to the office staff of their congress people in exchange for time to give their pitch for the Department of Peace.  No signs, no chants, no yelling... just warm apple pie.  What better way to get someone to listen? I know I would remember these women and their cause if they brought me pie.

 FYI- Fathers, don't feel left out, there's also a photo postcard campaign for you!