We are all mighty drops of power. Michael Nagler opens our latest newsletter with some thoughts about the state of nonviolence history, along with reflections on Campaign Nonviolence’s National Conference in Santa Fe, NM. Plus, we share some inspirations on movement-building and power-sharing. Read the August 12, 2015 newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter.… read more
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Dimensions of Organizing: Newsletter – copy
We are all mighty drops of power. Michael Nagler opens our latest newsletter with some thoughts about the state of nonviolence history, along with reflections on Campaign Nonviolence’s National Conference in Santa Fe, NM. Plus, we share some inspirations on movement-building and power-sharing. Read the August 12, 2015 newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter.… read more
Power of Two: Horizontal Movements – Podcast
Dennis Rivers joins us to speak about the power of working together as teams and growing horizontal movements through nonviolence. Dennis is the author of the freely available and open-source The Seven Challenges Workbook, and he’s the managing editor of The New Conversations Initiative website. Dennis thoughtfully offers two of his longer pieces of writing,… read more
Lifelong Studentship: Newsletter
“When I’m deeply challenged, I ask: ‘What can I learn from this struggle?'” Today’s newsletter opens with a hopeful note from our education director, Stephanie Knox-Cubbon, about lifelong studentship and the learning and awakening that come from teaching and practicing nonviolence. Read the July 29, 2015 newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter.… read more
Compassionate Connections: Newsletter
We’re about halfway through 2015, and Metta Center is on track for creating much impact with our programs and media, all of which aim to touch people’s hearts. Our latest newsletter looks at ways we can develop compassionate connections and create positive impact in our personal lives. Read the July 15, 2015 newsletter. Subscribe to… read more
Restorative Activism – Podcast
This week on Peace Paradigm Radio, we speak with Scott Brown (activist, author, scholar, and co-founder of Colorado Center for Restorative Practices) about Restorative Activism and why systemic change begins with ourselves. And on Nonviolence in the News we have positive updates about Campaign Nonviolence, Alliance for Peace, the struggles against the Trans-Pacific Partnership and… read more
Campaign Nonviolence National Conference
Campaign Nonviolence’s National Conference runs from August 6-9 and will feature presentations, workshops, and vigils. The Campaign Nonviolence National Conference is sold out, but Campaign Nonviolence will be offering a free live stream of events from Santa Fe, New Mexico. The conference aim? “Deepening the movement for a culture of peace free from war, poverty,… read more
Meditation, Wisdom, and the New Story
Michael Nagler will join The Yoga Hour Online Broadcast on Thursday, July 16, at 8 am PT (10 am CT, 11 am ET) In deep meditation we perceive peace and joy through allowing our attention and awareness to rest in the expanded consciousness of our essential nature. We feel connected to all of life. This… read more
Q&A: Tord Dellsén, Daily Metta App Volunteer
Tord Dellsén lives in Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest (and incredibly picturesque) city. He is our volunteer coordinator for the Daily Metta App project, which he also serves with his programming and documentation skills. “I was (and am!) glad that I could contribute to an organization doing important and intelligent work,” Tord says. “I’ve been doing a… read more
Corporate Media vs Nonviolence – Podcast
Today’s shows starts out with a conversation with Stephanie, Michael and special guest Mickey Huff of Project Censored about the extent that the corporate media is used to confuse and pacify general public. Junk Food News, Bait and Switch, it’s all here. Then Michael and Stephanie continue the conversation, bringing it to a more personal… read more
