This important document created with help from UNESCO in Seville in 1986 addresses the scientific inaccuracies of the “innate aggression” theorists. *** Believing that it is our responsibility to address from our particular disciplines the most dangerous and destructive activities of our species, violence and war; recognizing that science is a human cultural product which… read more
Posts by Stephanie Van Hook
The Violence Within–by Utah Phillips
In this short piece, Utah Phillips makes the case for the need of accountability in war, and the need to connect across the lines that keep the ‘peace movement’ and the ‘war support movement’ separated. … read more
Wobblies, Direct Action and Utah Phillips
Listen to Utah Philips (with Ani Difranco’s band in the background, from a 1999 album) describe the use of direct action and the story of the workers who used it.… read more
A scientific approach to peace
Originally published on Petaluma Patch, August 2, 2012 Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed. -UNESCO Constitution Recently, a friend was shocked when he called his son to the dinner table and heard: “I’ll be there in a minute, right… read more
A new look at “people power.”
In this wonderful TED talk, Bonnie Bassler (professor of Microbiology at Princeton) enthusiastically tells us that we are human beings, but 99 % bacteria! As she explains the awesome ways that bacteria communicate and work together toward a common goal, one cannot but help to extrapolate notions of how we have inherited the power of… read more
Carry the Vision–Sept 29, 2012, Santa Clara University
Carry the Vision is a conference dedicated to sharing the important work of nonviolence to the world. Metta will participate as a sponsoring organization, and will offer a workshop. To view the conference schedule, click here. To register for the conference, see below. We hope to see you there! CONFERENCE INFORMATIONKeynote Speakers Dr. Lawrence Edward… read more
Movements and Campaigns: A resource from the ICNC
Visit the International Center for Nonviolent Conflict’s wonderful resource on nonviolent struggles throughout the world, at this link. … read more
July 28: Teachers’ Retreat in Berkeley, CA
Love in Action: New Education for the New Paradigm Dear Educators, The Metta Center for Nonviolence is hosting its annual teachers’ retreat, this year a one day, in Berkeley on July 28, 2012. The retreat is from 10 am until 6 pm. The title is “Love in Action: New Education for the New Paradigm” with an emphasis on nonviolence: nonviolent pedagogy, the subject itself,… read more
Food People Power: Mandela Market Place
“For many years, people living in West Oakland had accepted eating unhealthy food as a way of life. That is, until a small group of people decided to change their community through Mandela MarketPlace, a non-profit that partners with local residents and rural, minority farmers to bring fresh agricultural produce to their local corner stores.… read more
How to teach peace: key texts
A teacher recently sent this bibliography across the list-serv for the Peace and Justice Studies Association. She was looking for resources on how to teach peace, and this is what she received in response to her query. •Page, J. (2008). Philosophy of peace education. In M. Bajaj (Ed.), Encyclopaedia of Peace Education. Charlotte, NC:… read more
