Editor’s Note From Rivera Sun Well, here’s one I’ve never heard before: A tree in Brazil has requested asylum at the Norwegian embassy. Threatened by the destruction of the rainforest, it – like many other species – is endangered. The Indigenous activists who brought the tree to the embassy say it needs protection. Indeed, the…
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Afghan Women’s March, Twitch Boycott, Window Washers Strike
Editor’s Note From Rivera Sun Thanks for your patience with this Nonviolence News round-up. Over Labor Day Weekend, I rested, honoring the millions of workers who went on strike, organized boycotts and mutual aid networks, and struggled for the 40-hr workweek, the concept of the weekend, and Bread and Roses, too. But, now we’re back…
People and Planet Are Worth More Than Gold
Editor’s Note from Rivera Sun This week’s Nonviolence News is packed with stories about people redefining what’s important in our world. A fleet of cruise ships has been coming to the rescue in the Bahamas, eschewing luxury trips for helping people. The Seminole Tribe has been airlifting drinking water to Bahamas for nearly a week. It seems…