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Quaker Activism
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The Power of Being Quaker in Public
During a long Quaker business meeting, Laura Boles stood up and said, “I don’t want to hide behind Quaker process……
Interview
How We Win
How do people concerned with peace and justice operate in times of intense polarization? According to Quaker author and activist…
Interview
The Power of Loving Your Enemy
During a lunch counter protest in 1960, a white supremacist threatened to stab David Hartsough with a knife. What David…
Interview
My Life as a Quaker Political Campaign Manager
Early in our history, Quakers were successful in business because of our integrity. In a field dominated by dishonest and…
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How a Small Group of Quaker Activists Took on PNC Bank and Won
In 2009, a small group of Quakers from Philadelphia decided to do something about climate change. Calling themselves the “Earth…
Interview
How Activism Led Me to Quakers
The Earth Quaker Action Team is a group of activists that incorporate silent Quaker worship into their protests. As a…
Interview
What It Means to Be a Quaker Peace Activist
What makes Quakers a “peaceable” people? As Anthony Manousos explains, it’s not a lack of conflict.
Interview
How Spirituality Makes Activism More Effective
As Eileen Flanagan has noticed an increase in activism, she has also noticed a need for spiritual grounding. That’s where…
Interview
Holding the Peace: Quaker Nonviolence in the Time of Black Lives Matter
Greg Williams brings a spiritual presence into activist circles. We talked with him about Black Lives Matter and the Quaker…
Partner Video
How Do Quakers Approach Sustainability Work?
Environmental sustainability is a global concern. How do Quakers approach this work? We talked with two Friends who have collaborated…
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A Quaker Vision for Political Activism
Politics is on our minds this week. Marge Abbott and Noah Merrill explore how Friends have been called to engage…
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How to Become a Conscientious Objector
If you claimed conscientious objector status, would a draft board believe you? Curt Torell of Quaker House has some tips…
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