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Voter suppression, 21st century, Georgia style

Embed from Getty Images Max Hess, former Interim Executive Director of FOR-USA, is an Atlanta-based attorney who has been involved in peace and justice causes for decades. In the Q&A that follows, he recounts his experience trying and failing to

December 24, 2020 No Comments

Invest in FOR, Peace Beyond Politics

No matter who is in the White House, Congress, your state capital, even your town council, the need for ongoing education, training, mobilization and organization never stops. Yes, beyond politics, the work of peace and justice continues.

December 3, 2020 No Comments

Unfinished Democracy: Making Good Trouble for Racial Equity — 31st Annual Salem Peace Lecture

FOR USA’s executive director, Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson, delivered the 31st Annual Salem Peace Lecture was held online on Thursday November 19th. Dr. Jordan-Simpson’s topic was “Unfinished Democracy: Making Good Trouble for Racial Equity.”

November 22, 2020 No Comments

The Day After: Acknowledging Our Trauma, Preparing for the Hard Road Ahead

Dear FOR-USA family, As I write you just after Election Day, from my home in the great republic of Brooklyn, New York, the election results are not yet fully known. What is certain, however, is that we have a great

November 5, 2020 No Comments

A Final Letter to Mark Johnson 1947-2020

Former FOR USA executive director Mark Johnson passed away in North Creek NY on October 12th. What follows is a personal remembrance from Ethan Vesely-Flad, FOR USA’s Director of National Organizing, a friend and former colleague of Mark’s based on

October 13, 2020 No Comments

The Whole World Over

We struggle to stand

the whole world over

under the weight of incredible loss and grief.

September 15, 2020 No Comments

Member Spotlight: Jim Murphy–“I fear our current President being reelected and being supported by racist and violent groups.”

“My biggest fear is the current racial division facing our country right now. I fear our current President being reelected and being supported by racist and violent groups.”

September 11, 2020 No Comments

Member Spotlight: Jim Murphy–“I fear our current President being reelected and being supported by racist and violent groups.”

“My biggest fear is the current racial division facing our country right now. I fear our current President being reelected and being supported by racist and violent groups.”

September 11, 2020 No Comments

LA teachers are fighting to save a popular workshop promoting Muslim and Arab awareness

A pioneering professional development course that’s been training teachers to confront anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate for over a decade faces political threats and shut down.

August 29, 2020 No Comments

LA teachers are fighting to save a popular workshop promoting Muslim and Arab awareness

A pioneering professional development course that’s been training teachers to confront anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate for over a decade faces political threats and shut down.

August 29, 2020 No Comments