I believe that our group is seeking deep understanding before turning our focus towards actions. A longtime source of wisdom for me has been the Indian spiritual philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, and I was drawn to look into what he said over the years on the theme of “partial action”. The following was compiled by doing … Read more
A Friend in Charlotte Friends Meeting, recently shared this message in the Meeting’s e-circle along with a link to the article. I saw this article referenced in The New Yorker over the weekend and was able to review it today. I have found this type of writing practice to be helpful and thought provoking in … Read more
From the Quaker Call to Action: We on the Urgent Call Steering Committee are writing to bring you up to date on our leading, our plan for another national zoom call, and to encourage you to consider some immediate actions to be taking. Right now, we are under the weight of the serious political and … Read more
one small thing we can do to resist: see this PDF.
This lawsuit came to my attention today through an email from Friends General Conference, an association of Quaker meetings in the United States. Friends General Conference (FGC) has joined a multifaith coalition and the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) in opposition to the rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations policy, which is a direct … Read more
A new session of Congress brings many opportunities for FCNL’s work. In the 119th Congress, there are more than 70 new representatives and senators. Returning members are taking on new leadership roles and committee assignments. On FCNL’s key issues for the 119th Congress, we must welcome and engage with action. Join FCNL’s team to learn … Read more
From Marc Elias of Democracy Docket The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice is to take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. 1. Stay engaged When all … Read more