News – Page 19

LATEST POSTS

Invest in FOR, Peace Beyond Politics

December 3, 2020 No Comments

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.

Walking the ‘long road from law to justice’ with the Kings Bay Plowshares

November 23, 2020 No Comments

After a protracted legal odyssey, the Kings Bay Plowshares continue preach disarmament while preparing for their coming prison witness.

Member Spotlight: Shaina Adams-El Guabli–“COVID-19 is like a mirror on all of the places we need to heal and radically alter our connection to self and others.”

November 23, 2020 No Comments

What inspired you to become a FOR member? I first learned about FOR in 2005, as a senior in college. My professor knew that I was looking for social justice oriented post-graduation opportunities, particularly around Palestine, and told me about Interfaith Peace-Builders (formerly an FOR program, now called Eyewitness Palestine). I was so fortunate to join an IFPB delegation a couple of weeks

Member Spotlight: Shaina Adams-El Guabli–“COVID-19 is like a mirror on all of the places we need to heal and radically alter our connection to self and others.”

November 23, 2020 No Comments

What inspired you to become a FOR member? I first learned about FOR in 2005, as a senior in college. My professor knew that I was looking for social justice oriented post-graduation opportunities, particularly around Palestine, and told me about Interfaith Peace-Builders (formerly an FOR program, now called Eyewitness Palestine). I was so fortunate to join an IFPB delegation a couple of weeks

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

November 22, 2020 No Comments

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.”

Tutu, Gandhi, King Descendants Call for Clemency for NYS Imprisoned Elder Activist

November 10, 2020 No Comments

As the world focuses on election results and the growth in Covid-19 infections, the situation behind prison walls remains out of view for most of us. In New York State correctional institutions, however, coronavirus numbers surge at rates which counter the leadership image of Governor Andrew Cuomo, and calls for State mercy for a single incarcerated senior now include numerous

LATEST POSTS

Invest in FOR, Peace Beyond Politics

Walking the ‘long road from law to justice’ with the Kings Bay Plowshares

Member Spotlight: Shaina Adams-El Guabli–“COVID-19 is like a mirror on all of the places we need to heal and radically alter our connection to self and others.”

Member Spotlight: Shaina Adams-El Guabli–“COVID-19 is like a mirror on all of the places we need to heal and radically alter our connection to self and others.”

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

Tutu, Gandhi, King Descendants Call for Clemency for NYS Imprisoned Elder Activist

We’re building a grassroots movement. Are you in?