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A Final Letter to Mark Johnson 1947-2020

October 13, 2020 No Comments

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 while he was in hospice. Dear Mark, You lovingly read your poetry to me a fortnight

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

October 13, 2020 No Comments

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.”

October 9, 2020 No Comments

The most critical issue we face is the fact that some people are scapegoating others for political gain.

Member Spotlight: John and Bobbie Stewart–“The most critical issue we face is people scapegoating others for political gain.”

October 9, 2020 No Comments

The most critical issue we face is the fact that some people are scapegoating others for political gain.

Memories of a Young Buddhist Spy

October 7, 2020 No Comments

By Laura Hassler the pine gate closeda scintillating arrowleaves thetrembling string air ripsthe sun explodesorange blossoms fall, fall cover the yardThere is the shadowof infinity nhat hanh Written for Laura Hassler upon her return from Vietnam Judy Forilla was my code name, for telegram messages back to Thich Nhat Hanh and Cao Ngoc Phuong (later Sr. Chan Khong), both living