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You know, before working in reconciliation, I thought the so-called “democratic world” was really protecting freedom of expression and political choices. I am not involved with politics but they are ‘framing’ me; politicizing me. Am very shocked to learn that in this democratic world it is forbidden to think differently, talk differently and act differently More
The Pentagon’s request for operations in Afghanistan in 2013 is $85.6 billion, or $1.6 billion per week. by Kathy Kelly November 20, 2013 wammtoday.org I’ve been a guest in Colorado Springs, Colorado, following a week-long retreat with Colorado College students who are part of a course focused on nonviolence. In last weekend’s Colorado Springs Gazette, there More
Sue Coe Artist : b. 1951 "We despair for the fate of animals, the senseless cruelties inflicted upon them by our species, their and our own helplessness in the face of mass slaughter--all this is true. And if we could really see what we have done to the earth, we would go mad. Alongside that is yet More
The daylight of a global awakening By Dr. Hakim 16 September 2013 Voices for Creative Nonviolence VCNV.org We, the Afghan Peace Volunteers, are finding strength amidst our dark nights because, in the daylight of a global awakening, we see people throughout the world refusing to comply with oppressive systems. We see that we aren’t alone More
THE MIDDAY RIDE OF BOB AND ROGEER (that would be Bob Heberle and Roger Cuthbertson) Listen my children, and you shall hear of the Midday Ride of Bob and Rogeer. They tried to say something important to Cheney, But couldn't get in, so it got a bit zany. $250 entry by land? No, they tried it More
Exclusive: What looked like another U.S. march to war in the Mideast has turned toward a peaceful accord that carries hope of getting Syria to relinquish its chemical weapons and achieving a cease-fire, maybe even an end to the civil war. But some want to resume the drive toward a U.S. attack, ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern says. By More
As US and NATO plan aerial attack on Assad government, analyses expose cynical and dangerous mindset of those choosing war over peace. Jon Queally, staff writer Published on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 by Common Dreams Does the planned US/NATO attack on Syria serve a larger strategic goal than simply "saving political face"? Perhaps not, but that More
As US and NATO plan aerial attack on Assad government, analyses expose cynical and dangerous mindset of those choosing war over peace. Jon Queally, staff writer Published on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 by Common Dreams Does the planned US/NATO attack on Syria serve a larger strategic goal than simply "saving political face"? Perhaps not, but that More
On August 27th [there was a celebration] at the Kellogg House in St. Paul. Meanwhile, in Illinois, an award ceremony is planned for the winners of the first annual essay contest dedicated to the question "How Can We Obey the Law Against War?" But why shouldn't there be celebrations everywhere? A petition that can be signed at rootsaction.org and used More
On August 27th [there was a celebration] at the Kellogg House in St. Paul. Meanwhile, in Illinois, an award ceremony is planned for the winners of the first annual essay contest dedicated to the question "How Can We Obey the Law Against War?" But why shouldn't there be celebrations everywhere? A petition that can be signed at rootsaction.org and used More
