Bridging Divides
Listening, learning, and discovering shared purpose.
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Practical Compassion: An Interview with Karen Armstrong
by Heidi Bruceposted Apr 12, 2012 - The historian has helped world religions unite behind a single principle. But can a worldwide charter for compassion become more than just a nice idea?
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Israelis and Iranians Feel the Love
posted Apr 11, 2012 - As their leaders talk violence, some residents of Israel and Iran are reaching out to each other directly with a promise of peace.
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Can Restorative Justice Stop the Schoolhouse-to-Jailhouse Pipeline?
by Jeremy Adam Smithposted Apr 09, 2012 - What San Francisco schools are learning from their experiments with alternatives to punitive punishments.
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Occupy 2.0: The Great Turning
by Michael Naglerposted Apr 05, 2012 - Michael Nagler on building a movement to build a new reality.
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Eyes on the Prize: MLK’s Lessons for Occupy
by Valerie Schloredtposted Apr 04, 2012 - At the time of his death, Martin Luther King Jr. was planning a campaign around economic injustice—including a mass encampment of poor people in Washington, D.C.
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Stand Your Ground to Stop the Violence
by Sarah van Gelderposted Mar 27, 2012 - What can be done to stop needless violence like the killing of Trayvon Martin?
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Bring On the Next American Revolution
by Larry Gabrielposted Mar 20, 2012 - Book Review: At 96, Grace Boggs gives us a new handbook for transformation—from victims to empowered citizens.
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Thousands Give Up Carbon for Lent
by Catherine Woodiwissposted Mar 07, 2012 - In the season of reflection, Christians around the world are focusing on being better stewards of creation.
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Now, Let’s Occupy the Ballot
by Van Jonesposted Feb 28, 2012 - During election season, all eyes turn to politics. How do we ensure that the interests of the 99 percent are represented in the halls of power?
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Pancho Ramos Stierle: Nonviolence Is Radical
by Sarah van Gelderposted Feb 23, 2012 - An interview with the activist who made headlines when he was arrested while meditating at Occupy Oakland.
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Let It Not Happen Again
by Clarence Moriwakiposted Feb 17, 2012 - Reflections on the 70th anniversary of Japanese American incarcerations.
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Towards a Prophetic Politics
by Robert Jensenposted Feb 16, 2012 - We’ve all seen what happens when religion and politics mix poorly—but does that mean there’s no place for spirit in our political lives?
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Empowerment in the Classroom
by Yana Kunichoffposted Feb 09, 2012 - How do we teach high school students to see themselves as protagonists in history? One idea involves Lupe Fiasco, Matt Damon, and the late Howard Zinn.
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6 Ways to Empower Others
by Starhawkposted Feb 01, 2012 - What makes a good leader? The gift of strengthening everyone else.
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Book Review: The Empowerment Manual
by Olivia Rosaneposted Feb 01, 2012 - Starhawk's guide to collaborative group success.
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