Human Rights

FOR-USA statement on Palestine-Israel

Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR-USA) Statement on the Situation in Palestine/Israel In the barrage of statistics that are being reported in the aftermath of the most recent violence between Israel and Hamas there are heartbreaking accounts once again of Israel’s disproportionate

May 26, 2021 No Comments

Author Event: Ubuntu–George M. Houser and the Struggle for Peace and Freedom on Two Continents

Over 60 people were on hand live when FOR-USA held an online book event with author Sheila Collins to discuss her new book: Ubuntu–George M. Houser and the Struggle for Peace and Freedom on Two Continents. The video above is

February 16, 2021 No Comments

Stop Trump Administration Plans for Federal Executions

By Jeff Stack The Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation is cosponsoring a “Vigil for Life” this Thursday, December 10 at 12:00 noon, outside the federal courthouse at 80 Lafayette Street in Jefferson City. (Masks and physical distancing are required.) The Trump-Barr

December 9, 2020 No Comments

Ben & Jerry’s “The Long March” virtual exhibit tribute to John Lewis-Video

Ben & Jerry’s honor Rep. Lewis’ legacy with this livestream launch of THE LONG MARCH, a new art installation dedicated to telling the congressman’s story and inspiring everyone to get out and vote!

October 13, 2020 No Comments

An Indelible Encounter

by Jim Forest In 1968, I was traveling with Thich Nhat Hanh on a Fellowship tour during which there were meetings with church and student groups, senators, journalists, professors, business people, and (blessed relief) a few poets. Almost everywhere he

October 6, 2020 No Comments

FOR speaks at UN’s Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson participates in a panel discussion sponsored by UNFOLD ZERO on the elimination of nuclear weapons. Fellow participants include politicians, peace activists and artists from around the world, including the Rt. Hon. Jeremy Corbyn MP and musician

September 28, 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

If you’re from New Orleans, and Black or poor, 2020 is a lot like Hurricane Katrina

15 years later, life in “The Big Easy” is hard for poor people of color, as the city suffers from a national disaster of police killings and the pandemic.

August 29, 2020 No Comments

If you’re from New Orleans, and Black or poor, 2020 is a lot like Hurricane Katrina

15 years later, life in “The Big Easy” is hard for poor people of color, as the city suffers from a national disaster of police killings and the pandemic.

August 29, 2020 No Comments

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