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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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5 December 2017
Why rejecting a person seeking sanctuary is a rejection of Christian values
by Tim Gee
Tim Gee explores the faith basis behind the new Sanctuary Everywhere Manifesto, which seeks to support Quakers and others to make refugees welcome.
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23 November 2017
Eight ways that Quakers can shape Britain’s economy for the better
by Kat Wall
Kat Wall harvests insights that emerged from a weekend-long training for Quakers who wish to build a new economy.
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17 November 2017
Finding more in common: Quaker interfaith work
by Marigold Bentley
During Interfaith Week, Marigold Bentley considers the ways Quakers engage in interfaith work, and the deeper spiritual value of building these relationships.
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9 November 2017
Remembering the conscientious objectors of World War I in Kansas City
by Jane Dawson
On the centenary of the USA's involvement in World War I, Jane Dawson reflects on how conscientious objection was one of the sparks that ignited a century of change.
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5 November 2017
The Living Wage is a victory we can build on
by Gurpreet Bola
Quakers have championed the Living Wage within the structures of the faith. Gurpreet Bola surveys the horizon for new ways to tackle economic inequality.
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1 November 2017
Witnessing for peace at a time of Remembrance
by Marigold Bentley
As Remembrance Day approaches, Marigold Bentley reflects on ways to emphasise the cost of war and reaffirm a commitment to working for peace.
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26 October 2017
Eight things we learned at Quaker Activist Gathering 2017
by Suki Ferguson
Suki Ferguson distils some of the inspirational lessons that emerged from the annual day of skill-development, discussion and new connections organised by Quaker Peace & Social Witness.
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23 October 2017
Elections in Kenya: Nonviolent activists stand up for peace
by Tobias Wellner
Turning the Tide activists in Kenya are helping communities to become peacemakers as political violence escalates, writes Tobias Wellner.
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20 October 2017
The Clean Growth Strategy – progress, but falling far short of climate justice
by Chris Walker
Will the UK government live up to its commitment to tackle climate change? Chris Walker reviews the new strategy that's intended to shift us in the right direction.
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20 October 2017
Taking action on militarism
by Ellis Brooks
Ellis Brooks outlines recent developments in the rise of militarism in British society and introduces a new resource for anyone looking to resist it.
