Posts by Metta Center

News from anti-nuclear activist friends in Japan

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Dear Michael and Stephanie: Thank you for your kind inquiry about us after the destructive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accidents in Tohoku(northeastern) region in Japan.  Fortunately we are far south from the area and so far not affected by the disaster but emotionally feel much distressed by the news of sufferings of those who have… read more

How Nonviolence Works

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  By Michael Nagler and Stephanie Van Hook “Our highest self is our real self.” -Michael Nagler- At a seminar we recently taught for the Metta Center for Nonviolence’s Vice-President, Cynthia Boaz, we had a frustrating time ‘selling’ some of the students on the efficacy of nonviolence.  Once again it caused us to reflect, why… read more

On Egypt: New Interviews with Metta

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Enjoy and share our new video featured news items February 13: Cynthia Boaz on Egypt’s movement Part 1 Part 2 ** February 11: Michael Nagler’s Analysis: Be wary of scapegoating. Call for constructive programme. Gilda Bettencourt, Metta Center Board of Directors ** February 8: Michael Nagler’s analysis: On B. Manning On: Cairo (hint: to access videos… read more

Breaking the Chain of Command

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By Michael Nagler When is a whistleblower not a whistleblower?  When he’s a scapegoat. Pfc. Bradley Manning is an unfortunate – and a challenging – case in point, and to understand why we need to see it in context. The military and large corporations — two institutions that play defining roles in our industrial civilization… read more

Press Release from Global Network of Women Peacemakers

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    New York, January 11, 2010 – An open letter (click here for pdf file) to members of the Security Council calling for maintaining the mandates of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women and Peace and Security in all subsequent resolutions on women, especially those calling for the prevention of sexual abuse and… read more