My Vision of a Peace Economy

by Erin Coleman, Police Militarization Intern

My vision of a peace economy is a vision of the world breaking free
from neoliberal capitalism. A peace economy would not have a place for
violent militarized masculinity, and it would not fit into a
patriarchal society.

American culture and the cultural constructs of power that exist in
this country would be completely changed with a peace economy;
hegemonic masculinity could not be the dominant source of power. A
peace economy would obviously affect the value of the military within
the United States, but it could also change the meaning of power so
that it is not exclusively masculine.

With a peace economy, the United States could be free from a violent
capitalist economy that values military spending over the rights of
citizens.

Katerina Canyon

Katerina Canyon serves as Executive Director of the Peace Economy Project, where she combines her passion for community advocacy, creative expression, and social justice to challenge militarization and uplift human-centered policy. Drawing on experience in tech, nonprofits, and international communication, she leads research and organizing focused on peace, accountability, and community investment. She is also a poet whose work explores trauma, resilience, and collective healing.