Nonviolence

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

Gandhi’s Influence on the Civil Rights Movement in the United States

by Paul R. Dekar for the 2020 Gandhi Peace Festival This article was written for the Gandhi Peace Festival, hosted by the city of Hamilton, Ontario on October 2, 2020–the Mahatma’s birth date. -ED By the 1920s, Gandhi had begun

September 29, 2020 No Comments

Gandhi’s Influence on the Civil Rights Movement in the United States

by Paul R. Dekar for the 2020 Gandhi Peace Festival This article was written for the Gandhi Peace Festival, hosted by the city of Hamilton, Ontario on October 2, 2020–the Mahatma’s birth date. -ED By the 1920s, Gandhi had begun

September 29, 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

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

A Letter from Japan FOR on the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

On the occasion of 75th Hiroshima and Nagasaki memorial days, we would like to send our message of friendship and solidarity. We hope that we can work together to abolish nuclear weapons for the whole world.

August 14, 2020 No Comments

Congress: Support and Fund Unarmed Civilian Protection

Testimony of Mel Duncan before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs of the United States Congress (March 12, 2019). Madame Chair Lowey, Ranking Member Rogers, and Distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you

March 12, 2019 No Comments

Rebuilding the Foundations: Examining Recent Violent Protests in Zimbabwe

By an Anonymous Zimbabwean What happens when known killers are promoted to the most senior positions in government, the military, and state-run offices? What happens when cruelty and coldness achieve the same social status as bravery and courage? Answer: the

February 8, 2019 No Comments

Rebuilding the Foundations: Examining Recent Violent Protests in Zimbabwe

By an Anonymous Zimbabwean What happens when known killers are promoted to the most senior positions in government, the military, and state-run offices? What happens when cruelty and coldness achieve the same social status as bravery and courage? Answer: the

February 8, 2019 No Comments

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