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¡Presente! 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 his visit to Mark...
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!
Member Spotlight: John and Bobbie Stewart–“The most critical issue we face is people scapegoating others for political gain.”
The most critical issue we face is the fact that some people are scapegoating others for political gain.
Like a Cloud in the Sky–Reflections and Gratitude for Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
By Valerie Brown Writing in his journal, which was later published as Fragrant Palm Leaves, in Vietnam in 1965, Thich Nhat Hanh said, “Our faith is not built on shaky ground or esoteric understanding. It is faith in the strength of unconditional love. . . .If you take...
Memories of a Young Buddhist Spy
By Laura Hassler the pine gate closed a scintillating arrow leaves the trembling string air rips the sun explodes orange blossoms fall, fall cover the yard There is the shadow of infinity nhat hanh Written for Laura Hassler upon her return from Vietnam Judy Forilla...