Editor’s Note from Rivera Sun “Direct action gets the goods,” is a popular movement saying. And it’s true. This week’s Nonviolence News stories include some truly stellar examples. Yaqui women (Mexico) mobilized their entire community to dismantle an illegal pipeline. They took it apart with blow torches and sold it for scrap metal. In Scotland,…
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Spotting King’s Legacy In Today’s News
Editor’s Note from Rivera Sun This week’s news is long and juicy. Get a cup of coffee and indulge in a little extra time to read the headlines. They are wildly creative and surprisingly varied. It’s also a meaningful way to engage with nonviolence on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. I spot the impact…
Bolivia Resists Coup; Protests Shake World
Editor’s Note from Rivera Sun Global protests continue to shake the world this week. Colombia and Georgia have joined the ever-growing list that includes Lebanon, Iraq, Haiti, Iran, Chile, Bolivia, and others. Nine victories for people and planet should give us reason to hope. Nearly 50 other stories should give us ideas for action, including everything…