Category Archives: Human Rights and Civil Rights

Nonviolence, Peace, and War- In the Words and Voices of Martin Luther King, Dave Dellinger, Dorothy Day, and Others

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Activist Resources

Eighty-six years old, this month (January 2015).  That is how old Martin Luther King, Jr. would be, if he were still here with us today.  I’m sure that his words and deeds would still be inspiring us, today.  Dr. King … Continue reading →

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My Day with Occupy Wall Street; and Naomi Klein, Chris Hedges, Bernie Sanders on OWS

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Activist Resources

Some of my favorite signs at the occupation: “I lost my job.  Then I found an occupation.” “This is the first time I’ve felt hopeful in a very long time.” “Jobs, Not War.  People, Not Profit.” “Democracy, Not Plutocracy.” Dozens … Continue reading →

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Ellsberg, Swanson, Nader & Benjamin- On Iraq, Afghanistan, Manning & Wisconsin

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Activist Resources

On March 18, Daniel Ellsberg, David Swanson, Ralph Nader, Medea Benjamin, and others gave moving speeches on the need to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and on the strategies that they would encourage us to follow.  On March … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Would Be The First Domino – We Are All Wisconsinites

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Activist Resources

The crisis in Wisconsin has the potential to drastically diminish the rights, salaries, and working conditions of Americans throughout the country.  Whether they are public employees, private sector employees, union members, or non-union workers, America’s working families will suffer if … Continue reading →

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Tom Hayden on “The Long War;” Sign up for Tom’s Free Online School of Activism

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Activist Resources

Long-time antiwar activist Tom Hayden recently taught the first of four sessions in his School of Activism.  The session was both informative and inspiring.  Tom describes this series as a “workshop on the long war and our future.”  He explained … Continue reading →

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Military Recruitment in Our Schools- Students’ Rights and an NYCLU Guide

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Activist Resources

High School Junior ROTC The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) reports, “The US Military is aggressively recruiting young people for military service.”  “Recruiters,” the NYCLU states, “often target immigrants, students from poor families and people of color.” The targeting … Continue reading →

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Peace Action NYS’s Cheryl Wertz on Korea, Guantanamo, Afghanistan, and the New START Treaty

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Activist Resources

Cheryl Wertz, the former Executive Director of Peace Action New York State (PANYS), was recently presented with the Kairos Award by the Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives.  Cheryl was honored for “her leadership and creative peace work with PANYS.”  … Continue reading →

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War Resisters League’s Frida Berrigan Receives Kairos Award

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Activist Resources

War Resisters League (WRL) board member Frida Berrigan was recently presented with the Kairos Award, honoring her for “her commitment to nonviolent action and her work for nuclear disarmament, demilitarization and human rights.”  The Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives … Continue reading →

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Honduras: The Reforms, the Coup, and the Aftermath- Speech by Nectali Rodezno Izaguirre

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Activist Resources

Nectali Rodezno Izaguirre is the Coordinator of the Honduran National Lawyers’ Front Against the Coup.  As a human rights lawyer and nonviolent activist, Nectali recruits lawyers from across Honduras, helping them to provide pro bono representation to those who have … Continue reading →

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Thousands Demonstrate at Fort Benning; Call for Closing School of the Americas; 26 Arrested

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Activist Resources

Thousands of peace and justice activists demonstrated this week at the School of the Americas (SOA) at Fort Benning, Georgia.  The School of the Americas Watch (SOA Watch) demands that the SOA be closed, asserting that, “evidence of atrocious human … Continue reading →

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