America Chooses War
The tragic U.S. choice to prioritize war over peacemaking By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. – Matthew 5:9 In a…
Conflict
Q&A with George Lakey
By Carl Hintz On January 18th George Lakey, a long time activist and author, visited the Raleigh (Quaker) Friends Meeting to share from his new memoir Dancing with History: A life for Peace and Justice….
Police Violence At All-Time High
Are We Ready to Shrink Police Budgets? By Sonali Kolhatkar The year 2022 was the deadliest year on record in the United States for fatalities at the hands of law enforcement. According to the Washington…
GOP Is Waging a War on Voting
Published in issue no. 221, September 2020 Here Are 8 Ways You Can Help Protect the 2020 General Election By Kenny Bruno The 2020 presidential election will not be decided by the popularity of candidates…
Trump Hammers Cuba While Cuba Cures the Sick
Cuban doctors working worldwide are candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize. Read more at Mint Press News.
History Shows That Sustained, Disruptive Protests Work
Most progressive victories in U.S. history did not enjoy majority support when they were won. Read the original article at Yes! Magazine.
Beyond the Economic Chaos of Coronavirus Is a Global War Economy
By William I. Robinson What does a virus have to do with war and repression? The coronavirus has disrupted global supply networks and spread panic throughout the world’s stock markets. The pandemic will pass, not…
What Is Happening to Assange Will Happen to the Rest of Us
The publication of classified documents is not yet a crime in the United States. If Assange is extradited and convicted, it will become one. Read more at Truthdig.
Southern Peace Activists Help Soldiers Become Conscientious Objectors
Quaker House has been a hub for peace activists and service members seeking support since 1969. Read more at Facing South.
‘Deeply Rooted in Justice’
Ilhan Omar unveils bold proposal for US foreign policy. Read the story at Common Dreams.