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Peaceful protest vs political violence
The news that Rihanna declined the opportunity to perform during half time at the 2019 Super Bowl in support of Colin Kaepernick again brings attention to the attacks on peaceful protest by the current Republican administration and many of its supporters. mais 189 palavras
Disobedience Here Below
Re-shared from Tikkun.
Ordained from Hebrew College of Boston in 2014, Rabbi Alana Alpert serves a dual position as rabbi of Congregation T’chiyah and as a community organizer with Detroit Jews for Justice. mais 2.677 palavras
Can a vanilla ice cream company fight white supremacy & lead radical change? Outgoing Ben & Jerry's CEO Jostein Solheim makes the case
Jostein Solheim has just stepped down as CEO of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream after eight years at the helm of this iconic progressive company. He took the job a decade after the company’s purchase by Unilever, and some worried that Ben & Jerry’s might retreat from its social mission. mais 125 palavras
Is this our last hope?
The future of life on Mother Earth hangs in the balance. I am convinced that too many tipping points have been reached and exceeded, each one leading further along the path to extinction. mais 581 palavras
Violence/Nonviolence
Recently I’ve been reading and thinking more about violence and nonviolence.
Reflecting on the recent first year anniversary of the white supremacy rally and deadly attacks in Charlottesville, North Carolina last year, I’m saddened to remember the violence on the part of the counter protestors who call themselves anti-fascists (Antifa), who believe in using violence against right wing protestors. mais 940 palavras
You are invited to Join Veterans for Peace for their Annual Conference and Free Public Events in St. Paul
The Veterans For Peace annual convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, August 22-26 at the Intercontinental Hotel, is going to be nothing short of awesome!
This year’s theme is mais 825 palavras
