Peace/Non-Violence
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
UNLV sociologist not optimistic after Trump assassination attempt
Plenty of political and social leaders are calling for unity and condemning political violence after this weekend's assassination attempt on former Pr…
UT governor calls for unity following attempted Trump assassination
Gov. Spencer Cox is calling for unity as well as the condemnation of political violence in light of the assassination attempt on former President …
Alliance sounds alarm on rising weapons cost, tax burden
CLARIFICATION: Parts of this story were rephrased to clarify that the United States does not send nuclear weapons to Israel or any other nation…
Expert: America's erosion of democracy has accelerated
A political expert known for his research on authoritarian regimes says American democracy is threatened by minority rule, which is enshrined in the …
Civil rights groups press for bills to rethink public safety
Social justice groups are pressing Congress to pass a series of bills to rethink public safety in the U.S. The new 2024 Community Safety Legislative …
Proposal would make MI State Capitol a 'gun-free zone'
If two Michigan lawmakers have their way, there will be fewer locations in the state where people are allowed to carry firearms. State Sen…
NY group offers resources for student protestors, bystanders
New York groups are providing student protesters with resources to help sustain demonstrations safely and peacefully, as the war between Israel and …
Ohio student protestors say their movement is gaining momentum
After hundreds of Ohio students gathered at Kent State University over the weekend to protest the conflict in Gaza, on the 54th anniversary of …
Northeastern University students, staff condemn arrests, charges of antisemitism
Students and faculty at Northeastern University are demanding their school issue a public apology for what they say are false charges of antisemitism …
Campus protests opposing war in Gaza grow across CA
Massive protests and tent encampments opposing the war in Gaza are growing at universities across California, with classes canceled at the University …
2023 tax receipt breaks down nation’s spending priorities
As many Wyomingites await their 2023 federal income tax refunds, a new National Priorities Project report breaks down how the money they won't get …
ACLU of TX concerned about arrests at pro-Palestinian demonstrations
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas says it is monitoring protests at college campuses, after almost 60 students protesting the Israeli-…