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Gandhi’s strategy for success — use more than one strategy
Mar 17, 2017 · As a result of these efforts, many in Gandhi’s time viewed him less as a political leader than a religiously-driven lifestyle advocate. In his published writings, he frequently took up issues of diet and hygiene, concerning himself with matters such as the best way to make an affordable, effective and reusable toothbrush out of commonly available twigs.
These six global struggles show the power of nonviolence in action
Feb 3, 2021 · Embed from Getty Images. In today’s media world — especially if you live inside the U.S. media bubble — if you hear news about foreign countries, it tends to be about business, political leaders, wars or disasters.
How the spirit of the indigenous occupation of Alcatraz lives on, …
Nov 14, 2019 · In 1969, indigenous activists occupied Alcatraz Island, demanding that their treaties be honored. Fifty years later, they’re still fighting.
How South Africa forced Gandhi to reckon with racism and …
Oct 1, 2019 · Although having arrived in South Africa to settle a legal dispute, Gandhi became a novice community organizer at the age of 34. His early efforts there on behalf of the Indian community generally involved incremental entreaties …
Why be a pacifist? - Waging Nonviolence
Dec 14, 2019 · From developing a pacifist economy to addressing structural injustice, author Tim Gee discusses the challenge and potential of pacifism in the 21st century.
How 1971’s Mayday actions rattled Nixon and helped keep …
Apr 29, 2021 · During one remarkable two week period — from April 19 to May 5, 1971 — more than a half-million citizens descended on the nation’s capital for the largest anti-Vietnam War rally, staging sit-ins that clogged entrances to several government agencies, camping out in a park where they put on a rock concert, and blocking streets and bridges that nearly shut down the city.
The revolutionary concept of unity in diversity
Jun 17, 2019 · This story is adapted from the June 17 edition of The Practical Idealist, Metta Center’s bi-weekly nonviolence newsletter.. The word ‘unity’ can make some people cringe. It can make it possible to overlook the experiences of those who have been systematically oppressed, ignored, and forgotten, for one.
Inside the struggle to stop the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline
Apr 26, 2024 · In 2006, oil speculators finally stumbled upon a long-sought reserve under Lake Albert in midwestern Uganda. President Yoweri Museveni, who had already been in power for 20 years, eagerly declared that production would commence in 2009.
A people’s guide to stopping the war in Ukraine
Mar 24, 2022 · Mike, I share your concern. However, try to imagine what would happen if the country you are from would suddenly be “visited” by uninvited guests flying in on warplanes, tanks and other armored vehicles, with navy and other means?