It is hard to put my feelings into words. I am travelling as a peace witness in Iraqi Kurdistan. Just the other day we visited a sheikh whom I had met in Fallujah in 2012. Continue reading
Group of Mostly White Activists Take Direction from Black Lives Matter to Demand Racial Justice during Twins’ Opening Game in Minneapolis
A group of about 50 Midwest activists, predominantly white, invited to Minneapolis by the Rye House collective, participated in a 4-day retreat led by Black facilitators from the local Black Lives Matter chapter. The retreatContinue reading
Photos and videos from SHUT DOWN CREECH!
Brian Terrell (on right) with fellow Iowans, Frankie & Rene at Shut Down Creech. Brian was released from jail late Monday night, April 3, after spending 3 grueling days in a holding cell (no bed), because BrianContinue reading
SHUT DOWN CREECH!
April 4th update: During the second annual SHUT DOWN CREECH event at Camp Justice on US Highway 95, a week of vigils and education led to 26 people getting arrested while trying to enforce aContinue reading
Ending the war inside and outside us
The young faces and stories that have been affected by war are captured here by Dr. Hakim. The article follows the introduction.
Relationships can Heal Terrorism
The Afghan Peace Volunteers learning methods and techniques of healing and forgiveness. Dr. Hakim shows us the strength of relationships and how understanding, compassion and insight can bring about a peaceful world. Please click here, note: ‘RelationshipsContinue reading
Bamiyan Peace Park: Even the Stones will Speak
Dr. Hakim shares the joys of working with the Afghan Peace Volunteers and bringing to fruition the Bamiyan Peace Park. Click here to read, note: the Bamiyan Peace Park photos and writing follows the introduction.
No Trust
Frank Pauc has participated in two long walks with Voices for Creative Nonviolence in protest of drone warfare. The essay below is about an experience he had while organizing a presentation about his recent book. “Do youContinue reading
Another Hard Reality about Afghan Duvets
“They are sick and tired of war, and want to abolish it. They represent the fragile, better sides of our human nature. They are the 99%.” Dr. Hakim. Click here to learn more on the distribution of duvetsContinue reading
Afghan Street Kid Mehdi’s Disappearing Dream
Mehdi dreams of being a doctor. Dr. Hakim shares this young man’s dream with us. Click here for the story.