Category: Solidarity
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Mosquitos Matter
Malaria has always made me wonder why mosquitos matter in the circle of life. Learn this and more in a post by my Peace Catalyst colleague, Kirsten Schlewitz.
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When Easter is Hard to Celebrate
Cross-posting this Easter letter from Christians for a Free Palestine. I know a family starving in Gaza, after a 7 week blockade of humanitarian aid, who lost half of their extended family in an Israeli bombing last week. How can this be a time to celebrate?
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Using Our Power – Nonviolence & Noncooperation in History and Today
If you missed the webinar on nonviolence & noncooperation as resistance to authoritarianism- first, it was amazing, hopeful, and activating- second, now is your chance to watch it!
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Marking 2 Years of War in Sudan
As of April 15th, the war in Sudan entered its third year. Sudanese people are begging for the end of this madness. There are many ways we can join their calls for peace, amplify their voices, and stand with them. Will you offer your solidarity?
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Open Letter to My Senators
Posting the following open-letter to my Senators after receiving more terrible news from Gaza. How can we appeal to our leaders’ hearts? How can we reach them?
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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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Support Students and Free Speech
Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested and her student visa revoked for political speech. She has been charged with no crime. Read my open letter to my US government representatives, and write your own in support of students and free speech.
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The Year Without Sunshine
With sweeping government funding cuts to social services, an increasing number of Americans are concerned about meeting their basic needs. It is time for communities to rally together to care for one another. For this reason, I share this 2023 short story by Naomi Kritzer, about neighbors who organize themselves to meet each others’ needs…
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First They Came for Immigrants, Urgent Action and 3/18 Webinar
Immigrants to the United States who have committed no crimes are being targeted for deportation. Take action for one such man, and register for an upcoming webinar to learn more.
Seeds Will Grow 