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A New Story for Changing Times: Newsletter

There are things we can’t change, but there’s always something within that framework that we can. The severe deterioration of our democratic institutions seems to have an implacable momentum, leading us to the kind of seismic cultural change known as “paradigm shift.” That we can do little about. But what we can do—and the Metta… read more

A Story + A Request for Help

Dear friends, After three intense hours at a rally for white supremacy in Gainesville, Florida, three simple words “I don’t know” rang out with power. Aaron Courtney, who is black, stood across the lines from Randy Fourniss, whose attitude was proclaimed by the swastikas on his body and clothing. For three hours Courtney stayed with… read more

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

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

Nonviolence versus Gun Violence

In this video, Professor Nagler discusses the power of nonviolence as an antidote to the rampant epidemic of gun violence currently being experienced in U.S. culture. Please comment below and we look forward to hearing from you.… read more