Search Results for nonviolence in the news
“An education in solutions-thinking” – Podcast
“Education is the root system underlying all other systems. Given the grave and potentially catastrophic problems we face, it is critical that we provide young people with the knowledge, tools and motivation to address our pressing challenges in order to transform unsustainable and unjust systems into ones that are humane, healthy and peaceful.” –Zoe Weil. … read more
Restorative Activism – Podcast
This week on Peace Paradigm Radio, we speak with Scott Brown (activist, author, scholar, and co-founder of Colorado Center for Restorative Practices) about Restorative Activism and why systemic change begins with ourselves. And on Nonviolence in the News we have positive updates about Campaign Nonviolence, Alliance for Peace, the struggles against the Trans-Pacific Partnership and… read more
Violence, it’s the P.I.T.S – Podcast
This week on Peace Paradigm Radio, we are joined by Rachel McNair – psychologist, sociologist and author of Perpetration-Induced Traumatic Stress: The Psychological Consequences of Killing – about the effects of violence on it’s perpetrators, and why we must expand our compassion to both “victim” and “offender” if we are going to make progress in the betterment of… read more
Belonging and Relational Education – podcast
Explore nonviolence in the news with Michael and Stephanie, including even some analysis of violence in our news (well, from a nonviolent angle!). Then, we are joined by Lauren Dalberth Hage from Weaving Earth, an organization she co-founded in 2007 to restore relationships at all levels: within ourselves, between ourselves and with the environment. A… read more
Shell No! & Climate Justice – Podcast
In this episode of Peace Paradigm Radio, our guest is Eric Ross from the Backbone Campaign for artful activism. He talks to us about the problem with Shell’s plan to drill in the Arctic and what the Shell No! Campaign is up to in Seattle, from a giant blimp to kayaktivism. And of course Michael… read more
“Singing the Change”–Podcast
Have you ever heard our theme song? “We are building a path to the Peace Paradigm?” It’s pretty epic. Berkeley resident Lloyd Ferris is the musician behind the genius, and he loves singing about nonviolence. Joining us in the studio, Lloyd will plays Michael’s guitar and sings some of his very unique songs about nonviolence,… read more
Back to the Basics
This week on Peace Paradigm Radio, Michael and Stephanie revisit the basics of nonviolence, which is important to do every so often. They cover Metta’s working definition of nonviolence, an overview of the concentric circle on the Roadmap, and play a few rounds of “Nonviolence or Nonsense.” They also discuss their own journeys to nonviolence – a… read more
War, what is it good for?–Peace Paradigm Radio
“Why haven’t I been learning about nonviolence my whole life? The more we learn about nonviolence, the more we can see opportunities to apply its principles in our daily lives.” –Metta intern, Mercedes Mack. On this episode of Peace Paradigm Radio, Michael Nagler shares exciting stories of nonviolence in the news. We talk to… read more
Nonviolent Action and Unarmed Peacekeeping
Why are we conditioned to believe that violence is necessary? Is it? In Friday’s episode of Peace Paradigm Radio we explore the power of nonviolence organizing on both the grassroots and the international levels, with nonviolence in the news for Friday, March 6. Then, we are joined by activist, author and artist, Rivera Sun who… read more
Lessons from Afghanistan: Peace Paradigm Radio
Our guest on Peace Paradigm Radio is Amandine Roche, writer, human rights worker, yoga teacher and founder of Amanuddin Foundation. She shares inspiration as she tells us about her journey towards nonviolence, her experience while living in Afghanistan as a peaceworker, and the importance of inner work for agents of change and peace. Finally, she… read more