Peace/Non-Violence
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
WA group brings 'Alternatives to Violence' to secondary students
Skills for reducing violence are becoming essential in schools. At the beginning of the school year, students at a Washington state high school …
Why Israeli politics matter in NYC
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Nations General Assembly sparked major demonstrations in New York City on Friday…
NY rallies for Jewish democracy as Netanyahu meets UN
Protests have heightened in New York as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins the United Nations General Assembly today. Sonya Meyerson-…
Honoring peace in polarized times: Midland marks International Day of Peace
In cities across the globe, including the Michigan city of Midland, various organizations are commemorating International Day of Peace today…
Immigration Advocates Host National Day of Action Rally
Immigration advocacy groups are calling on New Yorkers to join them in Foley Square at noon today. It's a National Day of Action to call attention to …
Amid Legal Challenges, NM Governor Enacts Gun Restrictions
One day after New Mexico Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham announced a ban on the public carry of guns in and around Albuquerque, a pro-gun group is suing…
Unarmed, Skilled De-Escalation Teams Prepared for Worst of Times
When Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., needed assistance after threats during her 2020 election campaign, she turned to unarmed civilian protection in Saint …
TN Group Fights Y-12 Nuclear Weapon Expansion in Oak Ridge
An environmental group in Knoxville wants to stop construction at the Uranium Processing Facility, part of the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak …
Oppenheimer, Japan Bombings Put Nuclear Energy in Harsh Light
The power and destructiveness of nuclear energy has been in the spotlight since the film "Oppenheimer" was released in July. It is in focus again …
NY 'SafeWalks' Program Keeps On Walking
A community effort meant to curb incidents of violence against Asian Americans in New York is undergoing some changes - but it will still be around…
Report: Majority of Young People Want Stricter Gun Laws
Some 74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and almost 60% want to see stricter gun laws, according to a new report from …
NY Bill Aims to End Support for Pro-Israeli Settlement Groups
A proposed New York bill aims to end state funding for so-called charities supporting Israeli settlements. The "Not On Our Dime Act" aims to end …