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Tag Archives: peace
One Of The Proudest Progressives To Have Ever Lived
We lost one of the greatest progressive voices of our lifetime when George McGovern died last month. He was one of 23 individuals featured in our book Wisdom of Progressive Voices. We fondly look back on this great American hero. Continue reading
Posted in Peace
Tagged George McGovern, peace, Vietnam War
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August Profile: Sister Simone Campbell
The Nuns On The Bus Tour sparked a discussion about social and economic justice and cut to the root of the debate in our country today. Sister Simone Campbell calls individualism an ‘unpatriotic lie.’ Read more about her reflections and next steps as we feature Sister Simone as our August Progressive Profile. Continue reading
Posted in Progressive Profiles, Social Justice
Tagged Faithful Budget, Grassroots Democray, Nuns On The Bus, Paul Ryan, peace, Sister Simone Campbell
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We Are Not Made For War
Those who promote war will not simply go away because we wish it to be so. Activism and non-violent resistance to the forces that promote war has been the only way, whether in the 1920s, the 1960s, or today. Father Roy Bourgeois reminded the audience at the 10th annual Peacestock gathering that “we are not made for war.” Continue reading
Posted in Peace, Social Justice
Tagged David Swanson, peace, Ray Bourgeois
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February Profile: John Dear, S.J.
John Dear, S.J., international nonviolence and peace activist, reflects on his life’s work, the role of nonviolence in today’s world and his life-changing new book. We are honored to feature him as our February Progressive Profile. Continue reading
Posted in Peace, Progressive Profiles, Religion and Politics, Social Justice
Tagged A Persistent Peace, John Dear, Lazarus Come Forth, nonviolence, peace, S.J.
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November Profile: Jose Hobday
“Institutions move a hundred times more slowly than the people do, so I stick with the people,” Jose Hobday said. Read more about her life that centered on simple living and the joy and peace it brings. Continue reading
Posted in Peace, Progressive Profiles, Religion and Politics, Social Justice, Thoughts on Life
Tagged Jose Hobday, Native American culture, peace, Simple living
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October Profile: Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer
Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer envisions great possibilities for building stronger local communities if we stop the insanity of military spending at the national level. Read more about the Minnesota Arms Spending Alternatives Project (MN ASAP) and how you can get involved. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Peace, Progressive Profiles, Social Justice
Tagged Grassroots Democray, Hope and Change, human rights, military spending, peace, peace studies, state budgets
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Fighting for…Peace Among Religions
A Muslim Imam (who is part Fighting Irish) speaks about ‘Fighting for Peace Among Religions”. A good reminder that there are those out in the world promoting a more peaceful world through education and understanding. Continue reading
Posted in Peace, Religion and Politics
Tagged Imam, Notre Dame, peace, peace studies, Religion
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