Oh, sacred world now wounded,
we pledge to make you free,
of hate, of war, and selfish cruelty,
and here in our small corner
we plant a tiny seed,
and it will grow to beauty
to shame the face of greed. 

Pete Seeger

The holidays are a time to think about Peace on Earth, although here at Rise Up Times we think about peace all the time. Here are some peace and justice wishes for the holidays.

Wage Peace Not War
                             Housing for All and Living Wages                          

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