Podcasts about peace activist

Israel has confirmed that it has released over 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the first hostage exchange, as agreed in the ceasefire agreement between the state and Hamas.Is this the stage now for peace in the region, and what lies ahead for the two states?Maoz Inon is an Israeli Entrepreneur and Peace Activist who lost both his parents during the October 7th attacks. He joins Kieran to discuss.

Dr. Barbara Leger, a Peace Activist Focuses on What Peace Is & How to Use It even in Ukraine by Barbara Gaughen-Muller

Dr. Barbara Leger, a Peace Activist Focuses on What Peace Is & How to Use It even in Ukraine by Barbara Gaughen-Muller

Dive into compelling stories of triumph, art, and activism as key voices reflect on changing Mississippi's state flag history. (episode originally aired June 5, 2024)This show is made possible by you!  Our year end goal is to raise $50,000, and we are half way there. To become a member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!Description: In a time of division, how do we create a sense of collective freedom? It's a question that peace activist, artist and poet Genesis Be grapples with in all her work. Genesis Be has a new book out, People Not Things: Love Poems & Paintings for Humanity, and recently curated the Freedom Rising art show in Brooklyn, New York featuring work by incarcerated artists currently held by the Georgia Department of Corrections. She is the subject of the upcoming film “Mississippi Turning” about the successful years-long effort to remove the Confederate symbol from the state's flag. In this episode taped at the CUNY studios in NYC, we turn to a poet and a preacher. Genesis Be joins Laura Flanders and co-host Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, the Senior Minister for Public Theology and Transformation at Middle Church, to discuss how to reject stigmas and advance liberation. Genesis Be painted in the studio — for her and us it was a first.“I did my protest about the confederate flag that went viral, I hung a noose around my neck and draped myself in a confederate flag . . . It was a very scary time for me because I got thrown into the fight to change the Mississippi State flag. There were a lot of death threats, but a lot of support during that time.” - Genesis Be“The word freedom is hijacked often by folks: freedom from having to change, freedom from having to admit the humanity of others, freedom from having to widen the tent, freedom from having to let go of their sense of exceptionalism . . . This [conference] was a gathering of like-minded folks sharing a dream of all of us belonging and all of us saving this democracy, interfaith, intergenerational.” - Rev. Dr. Jacqui LewisGuests:• Genesis Be: Poet, Peace Activist, Artist; Author, People Not Things: Love Poems & Paintings for Humanity• Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis (Co-host): Senior Minister of Public Theology & Transformation, Middle Church, NYC.  Author of several books including her latest Fierce Love: A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Rule-Breaking Kindness That Can Heal the World Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country  Subscribe to episode notes via Patreon Music In the Middle:  “Blind Lady Say (Be Love)” by Genesis Be, courtesy of the artist.    And additional music included- "Steppin"  by Podington Bear. Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•. Prison Creative Arts Project: Imagination in the Face of Incarceration. Watch / Listen-Download Podcast and Full Conversation• How Radical Self-Love Can Heal the World. Watch / Listen-Download Podcast• Ask Angola Prison: What Difference Can a Play Make?  Watch / Listen-Download Podcast and Full ConversationRelated Articles and Resources:•. Documentary (released Fall 2024) “Mississippi Turning” Artist & activist Genesis Be, after her controversial protest against Mississippi's Confederate Heritage Month, heads down to her home state of Mississippi to have an honest discussion with people on both sides of the debate, including her childhood friend, a proud descendant of Confederate soldiers. Watch the Trailer•. “People Not Things” by Genesis Be, recordings of her poetry via Bandcamp•. Middle Church Freedom Rising Conference Learn More Here•. People Not Things Exhibit. Learn More Here  Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

From Dragon's Den Environmental Entrepreneur to Peace Activist, Gemma Roe shares heart felt hard hitting perspective on the plight of the Palestinian people. The parable Gemma quotes is here ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ones_Who_Walk_Away_from_Omelas

Today on the Show: Long time peace activist Kathy Kelly talks about her work with Global Solidarity for Peace in Palestine, a network of over 100 international peace organizations that has just sent a series of letters calling on the UN General Assembly to “fulfill obligations imposed by international law.” The letter goes on to state: “Israel has demonstrated its specific intent to physically destroy Palestinians. No one should be allowed to commit genocide and remain unpunished!  500 federal taxpayers across 10 Northern California counties will file an unprecedented class action lawsuit against their Congressional Representatives  And flashpoints senior producer, Kevin Pina, reports on more violence in the US destabilized Killing Fields of Haiti The post Peace Activist Kathy Kelly On Her Work With Global Solidarity For Peace In Palestine appeared first on KPFA.

Hawaiʻi resident and peace activist Christine Ahn talks about finding out that she has been banned from entering South Korea; A research epidemiologist discusses the findings of a CDC study on the community's recovery in the year following the Red Hill fuel spill

Clayton chats with Jean Paul Samputu, an incredible man who survived the Rwandan genocide and then helped change the country by publicly forgiving the man who killed his father.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/4/24: Continuing the Political Revolution w/ Susan Triolo & David Greenberg. Healing Across the Divides w/ Norbert Goldfield & Israeli-Gaza peace activist Yeela Raanan. GCC Prof Brian Adams w/ Nhmptn Planner Tom Annes: special places here. Tim van Egmond: the dulcimer-- live! Dusty Christensen: journalists on trial.

Join us for a guided meditation with MarBeth Dunn , Intuitive Energy Healer and Peace Activist. MarBeth Dunn is an international speaker on Somatic Healing, world peace, inner peace, and meditation. A Master Energy Intuitive and empath, MarBeth supports and helps sensitive, empathic women manage their energy and release stress to ditch the drama and live a happy, peaceful, prosperous life. Her inspiring work has been showcased on FOX, NBC, CBS, and The CW. MarBeth was featured as a mentor in the movie, “Bernie's Journey.” Look for her upcoming book, “Somatic Healing: The Proven Method to Unlock Your Wellness, Emotional Freedom, and Peace of Mind.” https://www.facebook.com/marbethdunn MarBeth Dunn https://www.facebook.com/marbethdunn1 MarBeth Dunn https://www.facebook.com/marbethdunn Please set the intention to receive then relax and enjoy! Enlightened World Network is your guide to inspirational online programs about the spiritual divinity, angels, energy work, chakras, past lives, or soul. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you. Check out our website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling . https://www.enlightenedworld.online Enjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetwork To sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FBoFQef/web Enlightened World Network is now available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Podbean, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/ #Guidedmeditation #meditationsforspiritualjourney #ArchangelMichaelMeditation #everydaymorningmeditations #powerfulmeditationsforhealing

11/11/24: Coolidge Museum's Julie Bartlett Nelson & Bill Scher w/ UMass profs Rebecca Hamlin & Raz Sibii: immigration -- 1924-2024 and now Trump. UMass Afro-Am Profs Amilcar Shabazz & Toussant Losier: indigenous people & decolonization. Michael Klare: wars & peace & Trump. Veterans for Peace activist Eric Wasileski: Armistice Day

Originally Recorded November 1st, 2024 Check out John's article on Quillette, titled Death of a Deluded Man: https://quillette.com/2024/10/19/the-death-of-a-deluded-man-yahya-sinwar-hamas-gaza/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

With voting in the presidential election to conclude in less than a week, this week's peace bucket decided to explore how the issue of peace is faring in the contest. Long time national peace activist David Swanson, the keynote speaker at last year's Kateri Peace Conference, speaks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Join us for a guided meditation with MarBeth Dunn , Intuitive Energy Healer and Peace Activist. MarBeth Dunn is an international speaker on Somatic Healing, world peace, inner peace, and meditation. A Master Energy Intuitive and empath, MarBeth supports and helps sensitive, empathic women manage their energy and release stress to ditch the drama and live a happy, peaceful, prosperous life. Her inspiring work has been showcased on FOX, NBC, CBS, and The CW. MarBeth was featured as a mentor in the movie, “Bernie's Journey.” Look for her upcoming book, “Somatic Healing: The Proven Method to Unlock Your Wellness, Emotional Freedom, and Peace of Mind.” https://www.facebook.com/marbethdunn MarBeth Dunn https://www.facebook.com/marbethdunn1 MarBeth Dunn https://www.facebook.com/marbethdunn Please set the intention to receive then relax and enjoy! Enlightened World Network is your guide to inspirational online programs about the spiritual divinity, angels, energy work, chakras, past lives, or soul. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you. Check out our website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling . https://www.enlightenedworld.online Enjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetwork To sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FBoFQef/web Enlightened World Network is now available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Podbean, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/ #Guidedmeditation #meditationsforspiritualjourney #ArchangelMichaelMeditation #everydaymorningmeditations #powerfulmeditationsforhealing

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Wonderful news that the Hiroshima and Nagasaki A-bomb Survivor HIBAKUSHA group called NIHON HIDANKYO won the Nobel Peace Prize this year, but is a future without nuclear weapons a possibility? Talking about stories from guiding in Hiroshima in combination with this news of the award and current stance of the Japanese PM Ishida about the reality of nuclear weapons and bans. BGM thanks to Casey Bean - support his music on BandCamp

Palestinian peace activist Aziz Abu Sarah joins Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, one year after the October 7th attack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish holiday marking the New Year. And this year, it falls at a time when Israel has just invaded Lebanon, and is approaching the one-year mark of Hamas' attack on Israel. Events of the past year have left many Jews, here in Michigan, in the US – and certainly in Israel - as uncertain of the future as they've been in this young century.  GUEST: Shimri Zameret is an Israeli citizen, and a Lecturer and Researcher at the UM in the Program of International & Comparative Studies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VFP Activist Anthony Donovan joins us to discuss his recent article in Peace and Planet News that "Iran is NOT our Enemy" despite all we hear and all we are manipulated to believe. Anthony visited Iran and met the people and reflected on the differences between what he learned on his visit versus what we are told here in the US. Anthony sees us being manipulated into war with Iran and warns us not to trust what we hear from Israel and especially our own government. He explains Iran's efforts to maintain peace and avoid war despite the antagonists in Israel and the neo-cons in the US.

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 120  On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan talks about the recent death of an American-Turkish "Peace Activist" in the Judea and Samaria (West Bank) area this past week and how her "American Entitlement" that she gained from her "activism" in America may have led to her death. We look into how other "Activists" who have attempted to use the guise of their activism to attack Israel and learned their lessons from "F'ing around and finding out" but wish and feel that they should have the right to harm others without consequences, as long as they feel justified. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSupport the show

Why does Israel get away with killing foreign activists in Palestine? American-Turkish dual citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi is the latest example. Investigations into these killings rarely lead to prosecutions. So, who will hold Israel to account? In this episode: Miko Peled, Founder and President, Palestine House of Freedom. Daniel Santiago, Peace Activist.  Amir Oren, Senior Correspondent, Haaretz.  Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Jo Berry has founded the charity ‘Building Bridges for Peace and is an international speaker and workshops facilitator committed to bringing peace to the world. Jo is also an executive committee member of Uniting For Peace which promotes a culture of peace, non-violence and sustainable development. She is on the Board of the Global Alliance for Ministries and Infrastructures for Peace and is working to create a Department for Peace in Europe. Jo is also a founder member of Survivors Against Terror. Its mission is to help our country tackle terrorism more effectively and ensure victims and their families get the proper support. Jo shares her story below. On October 12th 1984 my father, Sir Anthony Berry and 4 others  were killed in the bombing of the Grand Hotel, Brighton as they attended the Conservative Party Conference. I made a personal decision just two days later, to bring something positive out of this emotionally shattering trauma and to try and understand those who had killed him. I chose to give up blame and revenge, instead taking responsibility for my pain and feelings, transforming them into passion for peace. The journey of healing began with my intention and I trusted that life would then bring me the opportunities to heal and grow. Two months later I randomly shared a taxi with a young Irish man whose brother had been in the IRA and had been killed by a British soldier. We should have been enemies but instead we talked about a world where peace was possible and where there were no enemies. As I left the taxi, I had a flash of inspiration, this was one way I could make a difference, I could build a bridge across the divide. The hardest bridge to build was with Patrick Magee, who was sentenced for his part in planting the Brighton bomb and released as part of the Good Friday Peace Agreement in 1999. I made enquiries from mutual friends and finally met Pat for the first time in November 2000 at a friend's house in Dublin. My intention was to hear his story so that I could experience him as a human being rather than a faceless enemy. I was scared and had doubts, but the strongest part of me needed to see him and speak to him. I asked him many questions and shared a little about my Dad. At first he began to express his political perspective, which though I was familiar with was hard to hear but I could see he was a sensitive and intelligent person. Then something changed. He stopped talking and said he didn't know who he was any more, he wanted to hear my anger, my pain and what could he do to help. It was as if he had taken off his political hat and had now opened up and became vulnerable. The conversation was very different after that and a new journey started, one which we are still on. He now had a need to meet me and rediscover his lost humanity. When he planted the bomb he was not seeing human beings in the hotel, they were just a means to an end. During our meetings, he began to develop the awareness that he had killed a human being with a soul, someone he could have sat down and had a cup of tea with. He would later say that he was disarmed by the empathy I gave him, that he would have found it easier if I had met him shouting, blaming and defending my position. I wasn't there to argue my point; I was there to listen and experience his humanity. After three hours I could not talk any more and ended our meeting by thanking him for his willingness to engage with me so honestly and he said he was sorry he had killed my Dad. Looking back on the years which have passed since the bomb, I am so touched by the amazing people I have met and the opportunities I have had to make a difference. I have now shared a platform with Pat Magee over 300 times and I see how our dialogue has inspired others to choose a non-violent ­solution.  I have learnt so much from this ­challenging dialogue and continue to do so. I have learnt about my capacity for violence and for non-violence. I am learning to give up blame and choose empathy. I passionately believe that there is humanity in everyone, and every time we demonise the “other” we are delaying the onset of peace in this world. Once we find our own humanity, and we see the humanity in the other, then we are going to want them to have their human rights, their good housing, food, ­medicine, education and freedom to be themselves, to be safe and secure. We will want for them all what we want for ourselves. Peace happens when we treasure everyone, all creatures, our land, our planet, and work together to find solutions in which everyone wins. We have been speaking in many different places including Lebanon, Rwanda and Israel and Palestine.  We have been all over Europe and in the UK we have spoken in schools, Universities, religious groups, youth groups and many organizations. I am now focused on working with young people and and empowering them to be positive changemakers.

Thom Francis welcomes poets Ed Rinaldi, Karen Peters, & Samuel Maurice who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024. Poet, Peace Activist, and Photographer Dan Wilcox recently wrote on his blog: "The very 1st Albany Word Fest was held on September 8, 2001, at the Greenhouse Shelter in Thatcher Park, in the mountains outside of Albany. It was the brain-child of [Albany-area poet and host] R.M. Engelhardt. That day featured readings by 31 poets, divided into five groups. There was even an open mic, where six poets shared their work. "Over the years there were various iterations of Word Fest, including strings of multi-day events, even folding in the Third Thursday Open Mic as well as other regularly-scheduled events into a grand Word Fest week, all held in Albany, many at the UAG Gallery on Lark St., eventually in 2005 switching from the Fall to April (to coincide with National Poetry Month). Then the pandemic." In April of this year, the Word Fest and the Open Mic made it's return, this time in Troy and West Sand Lake. The two-day event was filled with books, writers, featured spoken word artists, and an amazing lineup of open mic poets. Today, we are going to hear from three poets who took the stage at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. Ed Rinaldi, who has started to come back out to literary events, read an untitled philosophical meditation. Karen Peters, who was a new voice for many in the room, read poems with rain and snow and a paper bag. The final reader was Samuel Maurice, who as an intern for the Hudson Valley Writers Guild was around all day setting up the venue. Samuel, who co-hosts the Invocation open mic series at The Eleven on Lark St. in Albany, read one poem, “Love Poem to My Hangnail.” You can find more information, photos, and videos on all of the Word Fest events on the Hudson Valley Writers Guild website, hvwg.org

Welcome to the Jew and Gentile Podcast.   Text the Jew and Gentile your comments, questions, concerns (OY!), and news at: 424-444-1948   MUG-ON-A-MUG With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you to can have your very own Mug-on-a-Mug. Your generous donation helps to expand the important work of teaching the Bible from a Jewish perspective while raising up new FOI volunteers and representatives serving Jewish communities all around the world. Visit gofoi.org/mug to make your gift today and receive your own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug.   Oy, look at Steve's punim! FROM THE SCRIPTURES The Common Thread: Genesis 12:3 https://www.foi.org/the-common-thread/   FOI Equip Classes: Antisemitism Knows No Party TAMARA BERENS DAVID BERNSTEIN JUNE 13, 20   Within the political landscape, individuals on both the right and left are quick to assign blame and point fingers when it comes to antisemitism. Tamara Berens and David Bernstein, however, shed light on the fact that antisemitism is a genuine concern present on both sides. Join this class to explore examples of this complex issue, understand the reasons behind its occurrence, and learn strategies to combat it. Don't miss this insightful discussion led by two experts in their respective fields.   Register: foiequip.org   Will the Real Messiah Please Stand Up? WILL VARNER JULY 18, 25   For thousands of years, Israel has been eagerly awaiting the Messiah. Throughout this period of anticipation, numerous individuals have emerged, falsely claiming the mantle of the Christ—the Messiah. As a result, some of the Jewish community has been led astray, causing significant harm to both their lives and faith. Join us for two informative classes as we unravel the history of Israel's false Messiahs. In these sessions, we will highlight the distinctions between these deceptive figures and the one true Messiah, Jesus Christ.   Register: foiequip.org FOI Resources  Get a free one-year trial subscription to Israel My Glory https://israelmyglory.org/subscribe/ Get Involved with Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry https://www.foi.org/outreach   Chris Katulka's book: Israel Always foi.org/israelalways   Steve Herzig's book: Jewish Culture & Customs foi.org/jcc From the news surrounding Israel and the Jewish People:   Israeli peace activist, 75, who was seized from her home by gun-toting terrorists and held in Gaza for 53 days declares she has given up on peace because 'Hamas don't want it' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13546353/Israeli-peace-activist-75-seized-home-gun-toting-terrorists-held-Gaza-53-days-declares-given-peace-Hamas-dont-want-it.html   A tale of three Jewish-American politicians and their mistakes regarding Israel - opinion https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-806776?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share   What Jewish life looks like for teens from Iceland to Beijing, where the Jewish communities are small and antisemitism is high https://www.jta.org/2024/06/13/global/what-jewish-life-looks-like-for-teens-from-iceland-to-beijing-where-the-jewish-communities-are-small-and-antisemitism-is-high   Earliest summer solstice in 228 years happens Thursday https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/earliest-summer-solstice-228-years-june-20-2024 Yiddish Word(s) of the Day Emes - word for truth https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/5036762/jewish/22-Yiddish-Expressions-About-Telling-the-Truth.htm

Barak Sella is an educator, activist, writer, researcher, and one of the leading Israeli experts on US-Israel relations and World Jewry. Born in Texas, Barak moved to Israel in 1994, exactly one year before the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, the Israeli Prime Minister who was most dedicated to making peace with the Palestinians. This event deeply affected him and became an inseparable part of his socialization in Israeli society.  Ten years later, as a soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces, Barak was part of the disengagement from Gaza and in the unit that evacuated the very last Jewish settlers from the region. We talk about all of this in this episode and how those formative events have impacted the way Barak understands his family's past, the world presently, and his hopes for the future. Throughout his career, Barak has focused on building bridges within communities in Israel and worldwide. He was formerly the Executive Director of the Reut Institute, one of Israel's foremost think tanks on strategy and leadership. During his years at the institute, Barak worked with leading actors in the Israeli government and with NGOs from Israel and the US on various issues: Israel delegitimization, antisemitism, Jewish Peoplehood, and Israel-US relations. Barak recently graduated from the Harvard Kennedy School for Government and is currently a Middle East Initiative fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. For more about Barak Sella and to read the episode transcript, visit: https://alongtheseam.com/barak-sellaFor more from Rachael and Along The  Seam, sign up for the Along The Seam newsletter.

Pat Beetle, a long time icon of the peace movement in the Capital District, passed away recently a few months shy of her 100th birthday. A co-founder of groups such as Women Against War, Alternatives to Violence Project, and Grannies for Peace. she was a Quaker who was long active in the movement for nuclear disarmament. Local peace activist and poet Dan Wilcox shares his remembrances about Pat.

In a time of division, how do we create a sense of collective freedom? It's a question that peace activist, artist and poet Genesis Be grapples with in all her work. Genesis Be has a new book out, People Not Things: Love Poems & Paintings for Humanity, and recently curated the Freedom Rising art show in Brooklyn, New York featuring work by incarcerated artists currently held by the Georgia Department of Corrections. She is the subject of the upcoming film “Mississippi Turning” about the successful years-long effort to remove the Confederate symbol from the state's flag. In this episode taped at the CUNY studios in NYC, we turn to a poet and a preacher. Genesis Be joins Laura Flanders and co-host Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, the Senior Minister for Public Theology and Transformation at Middle Church, to discuss how to reject stigmas and advance liberation. Genesis Be painted in the studio — for her and us it was a first. “I did my protest about the confederate flag that went viral, I hung a noose around my neck and draped myself in a confederate flag . . . It was a very scary time for me because I got thrown into the fight to change the Mississippi State flag. There were a lot of death threats, but a lot of support during that time.” - Genesis Be “The word freedom is hijacked often by folks: freedom from having to change, freedom from having to admit the humanity of others, freedom from having to widen the tent, freedom from having to let go of their sense of exceptionalism . . . This [conference] was a gathering of like-minded folks sharing a dream of all of us belonging and all of us saving this democracy, interfaith, intergenerational.” - Rev. Dr. Jacqui LewisGuests:•. Genesis Be: Poet, Peace Activist, Artist; Author, People Not Things: Love Poems & Paintings for Humanity•. Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis (Co-host): Senior Minister of Public Theology & Transformation, Middle Church, NYC Full Episode Notes are located HERE.  They include related episodes, articles, and more.Music In the Middle:  “Blind Lady Say (Be Love)” by Genesis Be;  "Steppin" and "The Gall" by Podington Bear. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support! Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller, Jeannie Hopper, Nady Pina, and Jordan Flaherty FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LFAndFriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Yafa Sakkejha was named after the city of Jaffa, where, until 1948, her Palestinian grandparents lived and owned property and managed orange groves. Sakkejha's mother grew up in East Jerusalem, but left the country during the First Intifada in the late 1980s. Sakkejha, who was born and raised in Toronto, feels deep pain over the devastation that has resulted from Oct. 7—not just for the Palestinian people and her own relatives still living in the war zone, but also for the Israeli victims, hostages and Canadian Jews facing antisemitism. Which is why Sakkejha is now taking an active role in an Israeli peace-building initiative called Friends of Standing Together. It's a branch of the original organization founded in 2015 by Israelis–both Jews and Palestinians living in Israel–to work for peace, civil and human rights, and security for both sides. Since the war began, Standing Together has focused on calls to end the fighting. Yafa Sakkejha joins The CJN Daily to speak about her personal experiences since Oct. 7, and what she wants her Jewish neighbours to understand. What we talked about: Read more about Standing Together and why it is gaining popularity in Canada, in The CJN Learn more about Yafa Sakkejha on Instagram, and listen to her podcast on Spotify Credits: The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine.  We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me.

In a society plagued by youth violence and trauma, how can we stop the cycle of harm and help young people make better choices? Through empathy, compassion, and forgiveness, we can address youth violence.  We can't fight violence for violence, as it will not solve things. However, doing good can help us overcome resentment, forgive others and ourselves, and ultimately find fulfillment and peace even amid life's greatest challenges. Meet Azim Khamisa, author and peace activist in San Diego, California. In 1995, his 20-year-old son Tariq was murdered by a 14-year-old gang member. This tragic event prompted Khamisa to establish the Tariq Khamisa Foundation to promote nonviolence and prevent youth violence. In this episode, Azim Khamisa shared his personal story of loss and grief, emphasizing the transformative power of forgiveness in healing and empowerment. Tune in to learn more! Resources Tariq Khamisa Foundation Website Azim Khamisa on Facebook Azim Khamisa on LinkedIn Azim Khamisa's Books on Amazon

Joining Mike and Fred on this edition of Hitting Left is Bard College student and activist Lucy Gunderson talking about the student movement against Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Fatu Kaba is an award-winning human rights activist, high-fashion model, and the founder and CEO of HEARTS, a platform dedicated to building an epistemic community where every individual has a platform to learn, share their story, and access tools to create a positive social impact.She is also a novelist with both published and unpublished manuscripts, including "Fiona Sallami" and "Harder Choices," and has contributed articles to platforms such as Manchester University Peace Studies, UNICEF Voices of Youth, and Sleepless in Monrovia. Fatu is currently working on turning some of her manuscripts into screenplays, including "Crippled Affection," "Unholy Deal," and "Echoes of the Guardians."Originally from Liberia, Fatu survived the civil war before moving to the USA to pursue her Bachelor's in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from Manchester University. She then relocated to Canada in 2022 to pursue a Master's in Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation at SMU.Find out more @fatumkaba

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever witnessed the unfolding of a multicultural family's narrative through the lens of empathy and education? Diana Oestreich joins us to detail her remarkable journey from a predominantly white upbringing to championing diversity and equity, particularly in our education systems. As we navigate the nuances of her family life in Northern Minnesota, Diana shares the emotional and resilient stories of raising her two sons—one of whom was adopted from Ethiopia—and the challenges they face, including confronting racism in educational settings. This heartfelt exchange underscores the essential role of love, advocacy, and acknowledgment in crafting a supportive environment for all children.When racism taints the innocence of education, what is the role of a parent, an educator, or a community member? We grapple with this question as Diana recounts painful instances where her younger son faced discrimination, and how the family rallied to protect and affirm his worth. Our dialogue brings to light the power of speaking up against injustice—how a simple act of intervention can be a beacon for change and support. Parents and educators alike are called upon to be fierce advocates for our children, creating respectful, safe spaces that celebrate diversity rather than merely tolerating it.Wrapping up our conversation, we plunge into the transformative potential of personal stories to bridge divides and promote social justice. Diana's transformation from a soldier into a peacemaker echoes throughout our discussion, inspiring us to consider how we can all contribute to building a more inclusive and just society. We also touch upon the Waging Peace Project, an initiative close to my heart that fosters local acts of courage to spread joy and justice. As we close, we leave you with a reminder of the imperative to engage in conversations around race and identity in every household and how this paves the way for our children to thrive in a world that yearns for unity. Join us for this enlightening dialogue and learn how you can follow Diana's work and delve into her wisdom further. COME SAY Hey!! Instagram: @cultrallyjebeh_ Facebook: @JebehCulturalConsulting Pinterest: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting LinkedIn: @Jebeh Edmunds Leave a Review on our Podcast! We value your feedback!Are you ready to take your diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to the next level? Sign Up for My Free Workshop: 3 Massive Mistakes To Avoid When Learning About DEIhttps://jebeh-edmunds.mykajabi.com/pl/2148161149Save time and effort with our informative newsletter that offers strategies, tools, resources, and playlists from the culturally competent and socially just educator and creator Jebeh Edmunds! https://jebehedmunds.com/digitalcourse/email-signup/

Even if you don't know Jules Rabin, there's a good chance that you have seen him protesting or read one of his many letters to the editor or commentaries in local publications. Rabin is Vermont's most tenacious and dedicated peace activist. He celebrated his 100th birthday on April 6 by asking friends to join him in downtown Montpelier to protest Israel's war on Gaza.Rabin grew up in Boston, the youngest of five children. His father worked in a junkyard sorting metal and the family struggled to get by. His experience living in poverty in a working class community during the Depression made him a lifelong crusader for social justice.  Rabin attended the Boston Latin School, then went on to get a bachelor's degree at Harvard and studied anthropology in graduate school at Columbia University. He lived in Greenwich Village where he met his wife Helen. In 1968, he moved to Vermont to teach anthropology at Goddard College, where he taught for nine years. After Goddard downsized and he lost his teaching job, Jules and Helen started Upland Bakers, baking sourdough bread for 35 years in a wood-fired oven that they built. Their bread earned such a loyal following that a local store posted a sign to customers: “To prevent RIOTS and acts of TERRORISM, we ask you to please limit your purchase of Upland French Bread to no more than three loaves.”Jules Rabin attended his first protest at the age of 8, and has protested wars in every generation. From 1960 to 1961, he participated in a 7,000-mile march from San Francisco to Moscow to promote nonviolence and nuclear disarmament. He spent years protesting against the Vietnam War, and in the early 2000s, just as the Iraq War was starting, he could be found in a weekly peace vigil in front of the Montpelier Federal Building in a protest that continued uninterrupted for nine years. Rabin, who is Jewish, has long protested Israel's mistreatment of Palestinians.“How could the Nazi genocide of Jews 1933-45 be followed by the Israeli genocide of Palestinians today?” asked Rabin. He held a sign with a similar message at a recent protest. “I feel so strongly that what Israel is doing today to Palestinians so much resembles what Germans did to Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto and everywhere else in Europe and World War II. It's kind of a pitiless wrecking of human flesh.”Jules and Helen Rabin have lived in Marshfield in the same house for 56 years, where they raised their two daughters, Hannah and Nessa. They have three grandchildren.I asked Rabin what keeps him protesting. “It's not that I'm a morbid person always looking for the darkest corner of the room to squat in and be miserable in,” he replied. But he added, “One can't look the other way when something dreadful is going on.”

Rudy Rochman is an Israel activist, content creator, and active soldier in the IDF. For our money, he's one of the best in the game at changing hearts and minds. We sat down to discuss his unique take on debating, the current war in Gaza, who's ultimately responsible, and what comes next for the Israelis, Palestinians, and hundreds of millions of Israelites around the world. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR! Not too early to start thinking about what you'll wear on Pesach! Head over to Twillory to stock up on suits, blazers, and joggers with one of their biggest discounts ever. If you're already a customer don't worry! UNTIL MARCH 29th ONLY: Use code Pesach18 & Pesach36 for $18 off $250 and $36 off $350, for NEW and RETURNING customers! https://twillory.com/ Hosted by  @aj-comedy  Co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber.

On October 7, renowned peace activist Vivian Silver was murdered in her kibbutz on the Israel-Gaza border. Her son has emerged from the grief to carry on her legacy, calling for practical peace over senseless retribution. Yonatan Zeigen joins Jessica Denson for a wide-ranging interview on the loss of his mother, what the Israeli government should've done in the aftermath of October 7, the plight of hostages and Palestinians, religious extremism, the alliance between Netanyahu and Hamas, similarities between Trump and Bibi, the role the US plays, and more. Support Jessica Denson's legal fund here: http://thejessicadenson.com/donate Subscribe to Jessica's Youtube: @JessicaDenson07 Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We desperately need to elevate the voices of courageous Israeli peace activists - without them, there is little hope - and so it was an honour to interview Dana Mills. She's an author and writer, and here she discusses the trauma of 7th October, the grim atmosphere facing Israeli peace activists, the horrors unleashed on the Palestinian people, the terrifying plans of the Israeli right - and what happens next.We also discuss what German-Polish revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg - Dana Mills.is her biographer - would have made of all this.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadian Israeli activist Vivian Silver dedicated her life to peace. When she was killed in the Oct. 7 attacks, her sons faced an impossible question: Is peace still worth fighting for? Read more:Vivian Silver grew up in Winnipeg, Canada, and moved to Israel in 1974 to start a new kibbutz and devote her life to peace. She arranged a solidarity bike ride on both sides of the Gaza border fence. Her friends from Gaza called her on Jewish holidays. Her politics had been unwavering.But then, Silver was missing after the Hamas attack on Oct. 7 that left more than 1,200 people dead and nearly 250 kidnapped, and sparked a war that still rages more than two months later. More than 20,000 people have been killed in Gaza so far.In the weeks that followed the attack, Silver's sons, Yonatan and Chen Zeigen, tried to square their mother's moral crusade with their desire for justice.International investigative correspondent Kevin Sieff was there, too, following the brothers as they asked an impossible question: In the wake of their mother's murder, is peace still worth fighting for?

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Janet is a grass roots peace activist from the BRONX ANTI-WAR COALITION. https://bronx-anti-war-coalition.mailchimpsites.com/ GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Saher Al Khamash is a Peace Activist.  GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Basil Valentine is a philosopher, poet, broadcaster, writer, musician, horse racing aficionado and Leeds United supporter. He is a prolific X (Twitter) poster and regular contributor to SUNDAY WIRE WITH PATRICK HENNINGSEN. https://tntradio.live/shows/compass-with-basil-valentine/ https://21stcenturywire.com/sundaywire/ https://twitter.com/says_basil  

A prominent Minnesota peace activist has died. Erica Bouza was a member of Women Against Military Madness, or WAMM. Her commitment to the anti-nuclear movement led to at least two arrests at demonstrations against the Honeywell Corporation in 1983. Honeywell manufactured cluster bombs. At the time, her husband Tony Bouza was Minneapolis' chief of police.MPR News correspondent Regina Medina spoke to Mary Lou Ott, Erica's friend and fellow WAMM member.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.

The entire Gaza Strip has become "one of the most dangerous places in the world," according to the UN Agency providing humanitarian aid. This weekend in London, a vigil was held outside Downing Street to demonstrate that both Israelis and Palestinians are suffering and pleading for an end to the cycle of violence. One of the main proponents of this peace movement is Robi Damelin, whose son David was killed by a Palestinian sniper in 2002. Instead of being consumed by hate and revenge, she devotes her life towards peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Robi joins Christiane in the studio.  Also on today's show: Tom Hanks and Christopher Riley discuss their new, immersive documentary The Moonwalkers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The son of a Canadian-Israeli activist believed to be held hostage in Gaza; how Calgary is transforming offices into apartments; the legacy of Arrested Development; Indigenous playwright Cliff Cardinal delivers a confrontational indictment of land acknowledgements; and more.

Arnon Avni, an Israeli cartoonist and graphic designer, is a member of kibbutz Nirim, near the Gaza border. He is a longtime peace activist with Peace Now, Israel's preeminent peace movement. On October 7th 2023, he hid in his home's bomb shelter with his wife and two grandchildren, escaping the terrorist attack. Five people were killed in Nirim that day. Others were kidnapped to Gaza. Despite the shock and the pain and the grief, Avni still believes in peace and is determined to pursue it. Support APN: https://peacenow.org/donate Contact Ori: onir@peacenow.org

Alon-Lee Green is the co-director of Standing Together, which brings together Israeli Jews and Palestinian citizens of Israel in the struggle for peace. In this interview he tells me what campaigners like him are up against, where the struggle for peace goes now - and what he'd like from the international left.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Israel's onslaught against Gaza unleashes ever greater horrors, supporters of peace have become increasingly targeted. In Germany, most pro-Palestinian protests have been banned, often using the justification of fighting antisemitism.I speak to German-Israeli author and Jewish peace activist Tomer Dotan-Dreyfus on Germany's crackdown, the racist implications - and why it doesn't make Jewish people safer.Here's a letter from Jewish writers, academics, journalists, artists, and cultural workers living in Germany condemning the crackdown: https://www.nplusonemag.com/online-only/online-only/freedom-for-the-one-who-thinks-differently/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest, Ken Nwadike explains, what we need more of is love, empathy, and peace – and a simple hug can go a long way. Welcome back to The Light Watkins Show as we encourage you to use today's episode as a guide for finding your center, pressing reset, and ensuring that your mind and heart are in the right place for you to be most useful and effective as a vocal activist against all wars. Ken Nwadike returns to the show to further explain why he decided to take it upon himself to be a pillar of calm in a world set on chaos. Ken founded the Free Hugs Project, a non-profit organization that centers on facilitating peace between two conflicting groups, and he goes into detail on how he enters conflict zones and how he approaches the leaders on either side.We discuss the importance of differentiating between various political groups and agendas, how Ken's activism has evolved in the past decade, the difficulty and nuance of navigating tribal narratives, and why most Americans are more concerned with and vocal about Gaza than they are about other wars around the world.Ken also walks us through why world peace starts with loving your family, how he overcomes criticism, how we can all rise above trivial online disputes, and why those who know more about the nuances of conflict should take charge in resolving them. If you're looking for a way for your voice to be heard, you've come to the right place. 

A very special episode — with the Middle East on the brink and Israel about to escalate a war that will kill many more civilians and destabilize the region for decades - all with the blind support of many nations, Trish speaks with Aziz Abu Sarah. He is a respected Palestinian peace activist, and paints a picture of Gaza and its relationship with Israel that most people don't know. After losing his brother to the conflict — he pleads that rage and retribution are not the way. He also talks about the failure of media and the mistakes being made by protestors who are being insensitive following the Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians. Visit Trish on Substack and stay critical. Premium Episodes: https://trishwood.substack.com/podcast Follow her on Twitter (now X) Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com  Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop  Leave us a voice message

Chen Zeigan, son of Vivian Silver, the 74-year-old Canadian peace activist living in Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ariel Dloomy, Silver's former colleague at the Arab-Jewish Center for Equality, Empowerment and Cooperation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The New York Times has revealed what the future could potentially look like in an impending war with China. Through conjecture and innuendo-filled reporting, America's “paper of record” went out of its way to attack one of the country's most fierce peace movement fighters — Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans.