Editor’s Note From Rivera Sun Israeli Prime Minister’s visit to US Congress set off a firestorm of protests. Around half of the Democrats skipped his speech to congress. Several came in protest, including Rep. Rashida Tlaib who held up a sign that said “guilty of genocide” on one side and “war criminal” on the other….
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Kenya’s Water March, Chile’s Fashion Landfill & Gaza Encampments Are 97% Peaceful
Editor’s Note From Rivera Sun In a week when we could all use a little encouragement, Nonviolence News is full of stories that remind us that our actions make a difference. There are 15 success stories in this issue, ranging from the US pausing weapons shipments to Israel to activists in India stalling a coal…
Plastics Protest, Ceasefire Encampments & Funeral For Nature
Editor’s Note From Rivera Sun Students across the United States – and beyond – are setting up protest encampments, demanding that their universities and colleges divest from Israel firms, particularly weapons and military contractors. They also want their institutions to call for a ceasefire and stop punitive measures against student protesters opposing the war in…