Category: Campaign Nonviolence
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Stop Nuclear Weapons: Action on Nuclear Abolition Day, September 26

September 26th was Nuclear Abolition Day, and leaders gathered from around the world in New York City to call for the end of nuclear weapons by 2045. Read more…
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Commitment to Nonviolent Resistance

Those standing for social justice or resisting actions by the current administration may become targets of surveillance or crackdowns. One way to be prepared is a steadfast, vocal commitment to nonviolence.
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On the Killing of Charlie Kirk

The trap of violence & the suffering it creates was on full display last week. We can escape this trap through the power of active nonviolence, which resists the temptation to add more violence & searches relentlessly for just, lasting solutions to break the cycle beyond retaliation & escalation.
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Claiming Hope in Times of Disorder and Despair

Hope can seem elusive in these days of overwhelming violence and suffering. Hope is alive – stubborn – creative – and real. Read more and stake your claim on hope in days of crisis.
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Campaign Nonviolence Action Days, 9/21~10/2

Next month is the international celebration of Peace and Nonviolence. Make your plan now to join us in taking action to care for self, others, our world, and our earth.
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Pope Francis and Nonviolence

Cross-posting this great article by Ken Butigan about Pope Francis’ work to bring the logic and teachings of nonviolence back to the center of the Catholic Church, an institution that too often in history ignored Jesus’ nonviolent teachings.
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Nobel Laureate begins a 40-Day Fast for Peace for Children

Mairead Maguire has begun a 40-day fast for peace in Gaza and for the children of the world. She is 81 years old. Read why she’s fasting and choose a day to fast with her. #Gaza #FastForPeace #Shalom #Salaam #PaxChristi #MaireadMaguire #PublicFast #Solidarity #PeacePeople #Palestine #Israel #NobelPeacePrize #SolidarityWithPalestine #FastAndPray
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Nonviolent Lynchburg, Peace Vigils 4/1 & 4/5

Cross-posting the following video lecture of John Dear, about making our lives fit into the life of Jesus. Includes exciting announcements about peace vigils this week in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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Financial Support for Youth Serving their Communities, Apply by February 10th

Youth are feeling the impact of our chaotic times, and they’re also deeply creative and want to make their voices heard. February 10th is the deadline for youth ages 12-23 to submit a simple application for a Changemaker Youth Grant. They can receive up to $1,000 dollars to empower a “creative solution that addresses violence.”

