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Nonviolence Magazine: Summer/Fall 2016
For the Summer/Fall issue of Nonviolence, we look at democracy—unifying theory and action. Inside: Q&As with Erica Chenoweth and David Ragland, pro-democracy activist Hua Ze writes about the challenges that dissidents face in China, essays that explore the roles of history and education in democracy. Plus, nonviolence case studies, poetry and short fiction. Exciting news:… read more
Nonviolence on the House Floor – podcast
Stephanie and Michael turn a nonviolent analytical lens on the news, namely, the 25 hour sit-in staged by democrats in congress over the weekend. How can nonviolence be used as a response to gun violence? Learn about John Lewis and hear his powerful speech from the house floor. The hosts also analyze the mainstream media’s… read more
Truth & Love: Newsletter
Truth and Love Always Win Tragedy. We’re all too familiar with this word and its accompanying emotions, from the boulder-like weight of despair to the fierce fires of anger. But as nonviolence practitioners, we’re also familiar with evolving such emotions into constructive action informed by love. Our June 15, 2016 newsletter features our latest Peace… read more
Action as Despair Antidote: Newsletter
US Elections & Loving Action Between the hateful rhetoric, reports of voter fraud and influence of money, it’s not surprising that many of us feel despair, regardless of where we fall on the political spectrum. But despair doesn’t get us anywhere. Taking loving action, together, is our greatest hope. Our most recent newsletter includes our… read more
Campaign Nonviolence: Call Recap
Each month, Campaign Nonviolence (CNV) hosts a National Conference Call to build community and share ideas for participating in CNV’s upcoming Action Week in September. April’s call was held yesterday. Moderated by activist/author Rivera Sun, the 60-min conversation packed in plenty of inspiration and take-action tips. At the start of the call, Ken Butigan (Pace… read more
Learning: Newsletter
Personal Growth & Social Good This edition of the newsletter considers the important role of learning in our lives—for ourselves and for those around us. For example, the 2016 session of our Certificate in Nonviolence Studies course starts on April 18, and there’s still time to sign up. You can learn more about the Certificate… read more
Spring Bounty: Newsletter
The Season of Hope & Renewal The spring season brings us many new beginnings: daylight savings time, the spring equinox, flower blossoms, the planting season—not to mention the start of the Metta Center’s 6-month Certificate in Nonviolence Studies. This edition of the newsletter includes some incredible resources. Plus, you’re not going to want to miss… read more
A Different Kind of Power: Newsletter
Awakening the Power that Lies Within More than putting different people in power, nonviolence is about rousing a different kind of power in people. The commercial mass media system, with its violence and vulgarity, is an obstructive force to human progress because it completely denies that power. So we create media that tell the emerging… read more
From Where We Are: Newsletter
Forever Learning With Nonviolence At the Metta Center, we aim to meet people where they are—we develop a wide range of educational resources for learning nonviolence. The goal is to make the study and practice of nonviolence highly accessible: our mission is to help people carry out nonviolent strategies safely and effectively. Today’s newsletter offers… read more
