Category: Jennie’s Posts
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Did you know that 17% of things made in the USA are for warmaking?
In 2019, 17% of US manufacturing was military. That’s huge. (I don’t know the 2024 percentage, although the Pentagon’s budget has risen in the last 5 years – outpacing inflation.) Imagine that your local supermarket were a reflection of USA manufacturing. You would walk in those automatic doors, feel the cool air-conditioning sweep over your…
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What might be the US Presidential candidates’ future foreign policy toward the Korean peninsula if elected?
A recap of this month’s study group – and a few reasons why I’m super proud of my fellow study buddies.
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New book release – “Crossing the Divide: Learning to Love in North Korea.” Quick read. Totally worth it!
Stephen and Joy Yoon, founders of the NGO Ignis Community, recently published the book “Crossing the Divide: Learning to Love in North Korea.” The Yoons are fascinating people, by any metric, but their goal in writing this book is to share what their experiences in North Korea have taught them about how to love. “Learning…
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Peacebuilding from the Margins: Insights from Palestinian Christians
In June, Saleem Anfous joined the Christian Peacebuilding Network monthly meeting. As a Palestinian Christian and project manager for the peacebuilding organization Musalaha, he came to share about the challenges and opportunities of peacebuilding from the margins. Read more and watch his talk through the link below.
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Open Letter to US Representatives on the War in Sudan
The war in Sudan has continued for 13 months. The RSF uses American weapons in their violence against civilians. Join me in asking the US government to stop the flow of weapons to Sudan, provide urgent humanitarian assistance, and work for a ceasefire.
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Talking Points for Peace on the Korean Peninsula, part 2
In the April 2023 session of the Korea Peace Study Group, Al Barlevy continues his presentation on Talking Points for Peace on the Korean Peninsula with counterpoints to arguments for maintaining the unended Korean war.
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Talking Points for Peace on the Korean Peninsula, part 1
In the February 2023 session of the Korea Peace Study Group, Al Barlevy begins his presentation on Talking Points for Peace on the Korean Peninsula with counterpoints to arguments for maintaining the unended Korean war.
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Courageous Dialogue
Does rhetoric about North Korea inflame fear, hatred, or disdain for a nation far from home or fuel your curiosity to understand other human beings?
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Crowdfunding
Jennie Telfer is a crowdfunded peacebuilder, seeking partners who commit a monthly donation of any size to sustain her full-time peace work. Would you learn more about her vision and consider helping her reach full funding?
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Women’s Efforts and Participation in the Korea Peace Process
The January 2023 session of the Korea Peace Study Group was based on chapters 5 & 6 of the Path to Peace report, discussing women’s efforts and participation in the peace process.
Seeds Will Grow 