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The GI Rights Hotline
Being opposed to war doesn’t mean that Quakers aren’t supportive of soldiers. As Lenore Yarger puts it, “military members are…
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What Can Quakers Do to Combat Islamophobia?
In these times of rising anti-Muslim sentiment, how can Quakers demonstrate our spiritual conviction of equality?
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Did Quakers Invent Solitary Confinement?
After Quakers spent time in 17th century prisons under horrendous conditions, many of them went on to help reform the…
Quaker Activism
The History of Quaker War Tax Resistance
Quaker historian Paul Buckley discusses the history of Quaker war tax resistance since the founding of the Religious Society of…
Interview
Can There Be a Nonviolent Response to Terrorism?
Quaker professor George Lakey’s 8 nonviolent strategies to respond to terrorism piqued the Pentagon’s interest. Learn what happened next.
Interview
Why I’m Not a Pacifist
When Quakers say we want to work for peace, does that just mean a lack of war? Or is it…
Quaker Activism
Who Is John Woolman?
Quaker icon John Woolman balanced activism with an inward contemplative spirituality. Michael Birkel, Professor of Christian Spirituality at Earlham School…
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How Mysticism Informs Quaker Activism
Jennie Isbell explores her journey from skepticism into activism.
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A Quaker Lobbyist on Capitol Hill
Whether it’s world peace, climate change, poverty, or justice, Ruth Flower has lobbied Congress about it. And she wants you…
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Quakers and Migrant Justice
QuakerSpeak explores Friends’ perspectives on immigration, reframing the common notion that “we have an immigration problem.”
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A Quaker in the Texas House of Representatives
For 18 years, Lon Burnam was a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He is also an active Quaker…
Interview
How to Teach Civics in a Quaker School
The way we teach civics matters. In this week’s video, Carolina Friends School teacher Randall Williams shows how Quaker School…
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