Entries by Matthew

The Gift of Peace

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At this time of year, I want to personally write to our supporters and tell each of you how very much you are appreciated and how you have helped make a difference. Achieving peace is a process, requiring commitment, perseverance, education, and persuasion. It is with your help that The Peace Alliance has been able to empower our grassroots network to utilize these characteristics to build a more peaceful and caring society. At this giving time of year, we hope you will consider a donation to support our continued peace efforts.

Newtown, An Anniversary

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December 14, marks the second anniversary of the terrible tragedy that took place in Newtown, Connecticut. A letter from Bob Baskin, our President.

Restorative Response to Ferguson, NYC, Cleveland

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There is no question that we already have begun building the infrastructures necessary that will reclaim the spirit of true justice: with equal respect, dignity, accountability, reparation, and with an eye for the future of our children and communities. Our Restorative Justice Fellow on staff, Molly Rowan Leach, powerfully articulated for us where we feel we need to be headed after the recent challenges unfolding in Ferguson, NYC, Cleveland and beyond.

Ferguson and Restorative Justice

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Long entrenched and systemic challenges have once again re-surfaced in the national dialogue — this time focused upon Ferguson, MO. It’s an important conversation with a complex set of challenges that must be addressed. Below are some insightful perspectives that we appreciated from a Kosmos Journal article written by our former Executive Director, Dot Maver.