As the editor of Nonviolence News, I collect 30-50 stories of nonviolence in action each week. Each story offers us a take-away lesson for our own work for change. These lessons offer us best practices and pro-tips from our fellow human beings who are working for change around the world. We can learn from their successes and their set-backs. We…
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Empty the Streets
Although it’s tempting to call for the people to “take to the streets,” sometimes it’s safer, more powerful and just as effective for them to stay home. by Rivera Sun, Editor of Nonviolence News This article was created for our collaboration with the Metta Center for Nonviolence and was originally published on Waging Nonviolence. In…

Beyond Changing Light Bulbs: 21 Ways You Can Stop the Climate Crisis
Here’s the good news: The debate is over. 75% of US citizens believe climate change is human-caused; more than half say we have to do something and fast. Here’s even better news: A new report shows that more than 200 cities and counties, and 12 states have committed to or already achieved 100 percent clean electricity. This means that…