2017: We Are the Future Imprecisely quoting Emma Goldman: “We do not know where the forces of reaction are taking us, but we will do our work from wherever we are. Greetings. We are the children of the glowing future.” It has been an eventful year, to say the least. Our last newsletter of 2016… read more
Preparing for the Next Year There can be no doubt that change is here—2017 will be a year for the history books. It’s imperative that we take action to push the cultural shift towards the good. As this year comes to a close, we can all prepare for the conflicts we’ll face in the coming… read more
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
Stand Up, Speak Out It’s time to feel emboldened to stand up for what we believe is right, to protect those who are vulnerable, to stand alongside marginalized communities, to amplify our voices for peace and justice, and to do it with even greater vigor and heart. All this and more in today’s encouraging newsletter.… read more
After the US Elections… For better or for worse, we are seeing the fruit of a tumultuous election cycle in the US. The question is, “What next?” Today’s newsletter mulls that question—and provides the resources to strategically address it. Plus, you can link to the latest Peace Paradigm Radio show, in which your hosts Michael… read more
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
Happy International Day of Peace Today we celebrate International Day of Peace, with the 2016 theme being “The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace.” Plus: We stand with #NoDAPL and the indigenous activists who are courageously safeguarding our water and taking a stand on behalf of protecting the climate for all of us. With… read more
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
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
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
