In 2003, the Palestinian village of Budrus mounted a 10-month-long nonviolent protest to stop a barrier being built across their olive groves. Did you hear about it? Didn’t think so. Brazilian filmmaker Julia Bacha asks why we only pay attention…
Tag: nonviolence
Wisdom of the Terrorist’s Son
By Chris Hedges, Truthdig, Sept. 20, 2010 Those who embrace violence, whether in the form of acts of terrorism or acts of war, are necrophiliacs. They worship death. They sacrifice life, including at times their own, for the heady intoxication…
The Rising Non-Violent Movement in Palestine
TheRealNews | July 19, 2010: A speech by Dr. Mustafa Barghouti on Palestinian political dynamics and Middle East peace.
Merging with Rachel Corrie – A Dedication to Non-violence
by Matthias Chang, Global Research, June 16, 2010 Sailing on MV Rachel Corrie has changed my life and my perspective on many issues that I hold dear. I am humbled by the experience and have learned so much from everyone…
World March for Peace & Nonviolence
The World March for Peace & Nonviolence is the concerted effort of more than 1 million people in over 90 countries who yearn for peace and who are calling out for: the eradication of nuclear arms the withdrawal of all…