4. Nonviolent Action

Honoring a Pioneer of Women's Health: Barbara Seaman (1935-2008)

Barbara Seaman

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"In 1969, Barbara Seaman proved that women can talk back to doctors - calmly, rationally, and scientifically. For many of us, women's liberation began at that moment."

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Majora League:An Interview with Majora Carter, Founder of Sustainable South Bronx

Majora Carter
Authors: Majora Carter

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The debate has to examine how environmental improvements to low-income communities lift up the economy, the safety, and the morale - not just locally, but regionally and nationally.

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Fighting Repression with Love: The Traumatic Effects on Women who Speak Out

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Instead of addressing the issues that the women are protesting about, the government has responded by using brutal force and attacking anybody who engages in peaceful demonstrations and protests, even peaceful ones.

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"Z" is for Zimbabwe: Silence & Turmoil as a Country Potentially Unravels

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Authors: Bill Fletcher Jr.

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Colleagues of mine in Zimbabwe were jailed and tortured by the Mugabe administration, but I was expected by pro-Mugabe activists in the USA to say nothing, and indeed, to deny everything.

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The Zimbabwe We Want

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Zimbabwe needs a new national vision to restore our self-confidence, dignity, and hope.

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A Declaration by Zimbabwe Civil Society

Beach Vigil

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We observe with great concern the continued abuse of executive and military powers to subvert the expressed will of the people.

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Coming to Terms: Bereaved Families Take Action Against the War

War is Not the Answer
Authors: Gilda Carbanaro

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This country must come to terms with what was done in our name. I will make this my life's work if need be.

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Silence the Violence: A Healing Vigil in Oakland

Mobilizing Mothers: Transmuting Rage & Sorrow into Peacemaking

Woman with Silence The Violence Sign
Authors: Tina Chéry

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We need to learn how to celebrate and develop our resilience. When we can do that, we bring life back into our lives and into the lives of our communities.

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Israelis and Palestinians Call for a Ceasefire

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