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I Cannot Protect You
White people need to stand up and speak out now. To affirm that Black Lives DO Matter. You need to make your friends and neighbors uncomfortable by making these discussions happen. Silence is complicity in this. “Now, what we’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in civil disobedience, peace, race, revolution, Uncategorized
Tagged Black Lives Matter
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Peace piece
I’ve been enjoying the music of the husband and wife team (Tom and Jenn) KORBEE since they first began to release their music. I really, really like their new (currently unreleased) song, “We Are”. You can see the video on … Continue reading
Green Party polling at 7%
The most recent CNN poll shows the Green Party receiving 7% of the national vote (Clinton 42, Republican 38). With the historically high negatives of both the Democratic and Republican candidates, and the rejection of progressive policies by the Democratic Platform … Continue reading
Rumours of War
It is unfortunate that moving to military production stimulates stagnant economies. Both Russia and China are experiencing significant economic problems, and both are dramatically expanding their military equipment production and armed forces personnel. Russian fighter jets have acted provocatively against … Continue reading
Nonviolence and the House Democrats
The United States House of Representatives Democrat’s sit in has been fascinating to watch. The symbolism of the action being led by Representative John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement of the 1960’s was powerful. John Lewis was … Continue reading
Posted in civil disobedience, Indiana Moral Mondays, peace, revolution, Uncategorized
Tagged civil rights, Congress, legislation
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The Moral Integrity of Muhammad Ali
I hope you will watch this video of Rabbi Michael Lerner’s speech at Muhammad Ali’s memorial service in Louisville. He clearly describes the moral integrity of the life of Muhammad Ali. And he calls upon each of us to commit … Continue reading
Muhammad Ali and me
Athletes are once again demonstrating leadership to call attention to, and demand change to stop injustice. It has been amazing to see kneeling during the national anthem, for which Colin Kaepernick was vilified, now supported by athletes and supporters of … Continue reading
Posted in Black Lives, civil disobedience, peace, revolution, Uncategorized
Tagged Muhammad Ali, Vietnam War
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Memorial Day
Although a life long pacifist, I respect the service of those who believe a military response is sometimes called for. It is a great sacrifice to give years of your life to military service, time away from family and friends. … Continue reading
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Tagged conscription, Costa Rica
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Quakers, social justice and revolution 