Voices co-coordinators had a phone conversation with Karl Meyer in which he elaborates on his strategic vision. Here’s a synopsis: Buddy: Karl, what are some of the things that you think peace activists have beenContinue reading
How many global crises can a fifteen year old Afghan take?
Dr. Hakim, connecting us with how many global crises a 15 year old Afghan faces on a daily basis. On 31st Jan, I followed Zekerullah, an Afghan Peace Volunteer who coordinates the Borderfree Street KidsContinue reading
Activists Arressted for Entering Drone Base with Loaf of Bread
Camp Douglas, WI — On February 23rd, two peace activists with Voices for Creative Nonviolence, Brian Terrell and Kathy Kelly, were arrested when they attempted to deliver a loaf of bread and a letter toContinue reading
Seeing Flight as a Non-violent Option: One Way to Change the Discourse about the World’s 60 Million Refugees
Erica Chenoweth and Hakim Young for Denver Dialogues. In Brussels, more than 1,200 people protest against Europe’s unwillingness to do more about the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean, April 23rd, 2015. By Amnesty International. Today, oneContinue reading
Hammer of Justice: Heartland Peace Activist Facing Felonies for Breaking Northrup Grumman Windows
Fran Quigley writes about Jessica Reznicek’s glass shattering protest. Jessica Reznicek, 34, an Iowa peace activist, was arraigned yesterday and charged with two felonies for breaking three windows with a sledgehammer at the Northrup GrummanContinue reading
Ithaca Catholic Worker, Mary Anne Grady Flores’ First Letter
Ithaca Catholic Worker, Mary Anne Grady Flores’ first letter since being sentenced to six months in January. Greetings, Dear Friends— Joy swept through our cell block, Jamesville County Jail, Pod 4, Thursday, January 28. ThatContinue reading
Phil Runkel, Dorothy Day Archivist and Activist, Found Guilty of Trespassing in Wisconsin
Joy First writes about Phil Runkel’s action and trial. On Friday February 19 Phil Runkel was found guilty of trespassing in Juneau County, WI by Judge Paul Curran after a 22 minute trial. Phil had joinedContinue reading
A Swollen River of Refugees
David Smith-Ferri writes about meeting Iraqi friends seeking asylum in Finland. Last month, as US border patrol agents began rounding up Central American women and children denied asylum, a small group of international peace activistsContinue reading
Homes Demolished in the South Hebron Hills
Cassandra Dixon writes from the South Hebron Hills: After a breakdown in mediation between the State of Israel and the Palestinian villages of Massafer Yatta, Israeli authorities destroyed 24 homes in the South Hebron Hills.Continue reading
Aaron Hughes brings the Tea Project to the Afghan Peace Volunteers
To listen to Carolyn Coe’s interview with Aaron Hughes and the Afghan Peace Volunteers click link. The December 27th, 2015 audio interview is directly under the video of a previous interview with Aaron Hughes. Look for the playContinue reading