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Reflections & Responsibilities: Newsletter
With Nonviolence, We Understand Something About Human Action Michael Nagler, the Metta Center’s founder and president, turned 80—and his birthday coincided with the US presidential inauguration. In his newsletter intro, Michael shares a few reflections about the work of nonviolence ahead. Also inside: tools and resources to move forward with. And, last but not least:… read more
On the Nonviolent Pledge: Newsletter
How will you take up resistance? Nonviolence mettle: that’s what this year is asking of all of us. And that’s what this week’s newsletter is all about. Inside: tips for taking action, resources to rely upon, and inspiration to draw from. Plus: the latest episode of Nonviolence Radio, which discusses the difference between truth and… read more
Help the Enemy: Newsletter
Be Fearless Too Where nonviolence really comes in: we can’t help anyone when we turn to the same old violence, whether inside or out. We have to uproot the inner and outer oppressor, and we must challenge the very foundations out of which alienation springs. This looks like it’s going to be tough work—that’s the… read more
Fortify Yourself: Newsletter
The Mighty River of Nonviolence Today’s newsletter recaps some recent news and inspirations, from Gandhi’s 147th birthday to our Q&A with G. Scott Brown for Nonviolence magazine. What comes after the US elections? Join Rabbi Michael Lerner of Tikkun, Michael Nagler of the Metta Center, and cultural luminaries like the filmmaker Oliver Stone for a… read more
Linking Body, Mind & Spirit: Newsletter
Upping Our Inner Strength Today’s newsletter looks at “the Olympics of the spirit,” the US plan to spend $1 trillion on new nuclear weapons facilities and why nonviolence is not the “new normal.” Plus: an invite to a special event in Santa Rosa, CA to benefit the Metta Center for Nonviolence. Inside, you’ll also find… read more
Terrorism & Nonviolence: Animation
We do not have to accept terrorism as “the new normal.” Here’s how nonviolence can be applied to this tough issue: Find this animation on Facebook and help to share this Facebook link to reach the widest audience possible.… read more
Nonviolence Education Call #3: Six Steps to Reconcile Conflict
Post by Joseph Gardella This summer, the Metta Center for Nonviolence hosted a conference call series on nonviolence education and building community that focused on how and why nonviolence may be particularly effective for reconciling conflict in schools. Special guest Robin Wildman, a nonviolence educator from Broad Rock Middle School in Rhode Island with 25… read more
Time to Recharge: Newsletter
Beyond the Party Conventions The US election season is well under way, and the people want change! What happens now that the main choice we are given is between more of the same destructive policies that have put us where we are today or something even worse? We keep going. Also inside our latest newsletter:… read more
Hope & Strategy: Newsletter
Towards the Political Revolution Did you know that we sent a “Sandernista” to represent us at the large gathering of progressives at the Democratic National Convention? Stay tuned for news on that… Til then, check out today’s newsletter for all kinds of resources. Plus: links to our latest Peace Paradigm Radio show and other nonviolence… read more
The Gap Between Nonviolence & Social Sciences
I was introduced to nonviolence and sciences in a university setting. During undergraduate studies, I was a student and later a teaching assistant for a course on the philosophy and theory of nonviolence (textbook for the course). I also learned from Dr. Michael Nagler’s PACS 164-A, B, & C courses. I was familiar with various… read more
