Van Jones Interview: Audio Posted
Listen in on a conversation with Van Jones during the weekly radio show Community Justice Talks, a sister production to our dialogue series Restorative Justice on The Rise.
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On the Road: Fall 2014 Extended Play (Dance Mix) Field Report
The last couple of months Dan Kahn, our National Field Director, has been all around the country drumming up support for peace! He presented workshops on Peace Alliance philosophy and strategy – connecting in-person with our nationwide grassroots network – launching new Action Teams and nourishing existing ones.
2020 Meta Campaign Survey – Give us your feedback!
Dear Friends, We are excited to launch a new overarching framing or “meta” initiative for our work, which will run […]
Tell Congress that Second Chances Matter to You!
Right now, there’s a law called the Second Chance Act that recently expired and needs to be reauthorized. In 2008, it was passed by bipartisan majorities of both Houses of Congress, funding over 600 programs in 49 states to reduce recidivism, and help ex-offenders reintegrate into their communities. Sign the petition today!
National Monthly Peace Action Call – Audio Posted – Dealing with Global Conflict through Peacebuilding
We are pleased to be joined by Dr. S. Ayse Kadayifci-Orellana, Interim Associate Director and Visiting Assistant Professor in the field of Peace and Conflict Resolution at Georgetown University’s MA program in Conflict Resolution. We will talk about the growing threat and challenges posed by groups like ISIS/ISIL as well as many other global hot-spots — looking specifically at what a more multidimensional and holistic peacebuilding approach can contribute.
18 new Youth PROMISE Act Co-sponsors in Congress!
Over the last few months, the Youth PROMISE Act has made some encouraging progress, as well as a few hold-ups. Thanks to many of you, this “Summer of PROMISE” saw 18 new co-sponsors sign on in the House and Senate — including some key Republicans who will be very important to its passage.