JONATHAN SMUCKER – As mass protest surges against Trump and Musk, how can we show up as effectively as possible?
Mr. “Peace President,” Where is the Peace?
KELSEY COOLIDGE – We cannot build peace without the voices for peace in government. We also need strong voices outside of the government to advocate for pro-peace policies. Peace movements, non-profit or non-governmental organizations, and the charitable foundations that support them are all involved in this work. These civil society organizations do more to represent a war-weary American public than a government that cuts all funding for peace.
Analyzing Four Disgraceful Trump Actions
By Mel Gurtov Act 1: US and El Salvador Won’t Return Wrongly Deported Man No disgraceful act of the Trump administration is more dangerous than its denial of due process of law, judicial decisions, and unquestionable facts in the deportation…
Florida Shooting Leads to “Worst Day of My Life”
LAURA FINLEY – I got one of the worst text messages a parent can receive at 12:05 p.m. on April 17. “Active shooter.”
Straight Talk to Democrats (and the Rest of Us)
DR. PRU LEE – Dear Democratic Party: I need more from you. You keep sending emails begging for $15, while we’re watching fascism consolidate power in real time. This administration is not simply “a different ideology.” It is a coordinated, authoritarian machine — with the Supreme Court, the House, the Senate, and the executive pen all under its control. And you? You’re still asking for decorum and donations. That won’t save us. I want strategy. I want fire. I want action so bold it shifts the damn news cycle — not fits inside one.
Guide to Becoming an Environmental Leader and Inspiring the Next Generation of Eco-Defenders
SAM DAVIS – Your community needs leaders who care about the environment. As climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity threaten our planet’s health, we can’t afford to wait for governments or corporations to solve these problems. We need individuals who are willing to take action, inspire others, and make a difference. And those differences need to happen right in our backyards.