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Nonviolence (or non-violence) is a set of assumptions about morality conflict that leads its proponents to reject the use of violence in efforts to attain social or political goals. While often used as a synonym for pacifism, since the mid 20th century the term nonviolence has come to embody a diversity of techniques for waging for social change without the use of violence, as well as the underlying political and philosophical rationale for the use of these techniques.
As a technique for social struggle, nonviolence is most often associated with the campaign for Indian independence led by Mahatma Gandhi, and the struggle to attain civil rights for African Americans, led by Martin Luther King. The former was deeply influenced by Leo Tolstoy's Christian anarchism ideas of nonresistance based on the Sermon on the Mount.
On November 10th, 1998, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the first decade of the 21st century and the third millennium, the years 2001 to 2010, as the International Decade for the Promotion of a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World.
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White House Red-Faced Over Berlusconi Gaffe
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:00:00 -0400
The White House has apologized for a biography of Silvio Berlusconi that calls the Italian leader "one of the most controversial leaders in the history of a country known for government corruption and vice." The bio was distributed at the G-8 summit.
Mccain, Obama Court Hispanics
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:24:00 -0400
Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama address the League of United Latin American Citizens. Democrats aim to increase Hispanic turnout, while Republicans hope to build on the inroads George W. Bush made among Hispanic voters in 2004.
Housing Bill Moves Slowly Through Congress
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400
The housing bill is inching forward though Congress with bipartisan support, while Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign tries to attach a package of energy tax breaks. The tax breaks also have bipartisan support, but only if their cost is offset.
The Talk of the Town
The Chill
Nick Paumgarten Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
If you had stumbled into Banjo Jim’s, in the East Village, on a recent Wednesday night and encountered a sixty-something guy leading a band through a fervent rendition of “Wild Thing,” for an audience of two dozen or so, you might have concluded, “This is lame,” and slipped back . . .
Oily Speculations
James Surowiecki Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When bad things happen, it’s always nice to have a scapegoat. So, with Americans furious about soaring oil prices, Congress has gone in search of someone to blame. There are a number of usual suspects to choose from, depending on your politics--OPEC, greedy oil companies, lily-livered environmentalists opposed . . .
Obama’s Iraq Problem
George Packer Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In February, 2007, when Barack Obama declared that he was running for President, violence in Iraq had reached apocalyptic levels, and he based his candidacy, in part, on a bold promise to begin a rapid withdrawal of American forces upon taking office. At the time, this pledge represented conventional thinking . . .
A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict - PBS documentary on the use of nonviolent power to confront oppression and authoritarian rule during the 20th century. Features production information, using the video in the classroom, TV listings, and ordering information.
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Class of Nonviolence - Readings from an eight session class which uses classics in peace and justice literature to teach peacemaking.
Gandhi TODAY - Articles, news, and message board focusing on the Gandhian concept of nonviolence and the difficult task of applying this concept to the present violence-based society.
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Let's Do the Unexpected - Gathers and disseminates information about the efficacy of nonviolence. Poster, case histories, articles, and links to related sites.
Mark Shepard's Nonviolence Page - Writings and resources on Mahatma Gandhi, nonviolence, and alternative economics. Features three books by this author, that can be read or ordered online.
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New England Nonviolence Trainers Network - Network of nonviolence trainers throughout New England. Provides opportunities for nonviolence trainers to share skills and resources, and learn new methods of training.
Nonviolence - Wikipedia - Article from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Nonviolence Training Project - Tools, information and training for social change activists and nonviolence trainers.
Nonviolence Web - A directory of many of the United States' most dynamic peace and nonviolence organizations. Contains articles, links, and commentary on issues.
Nonviolence Works - Aims to popularise and promote the power of nonviolence through a quarterly webzine, community forums and provision of information on how nonviolence works.
nonviolencehelp - Nonviolence resources for trainers and activists. Information on theory and practice of nonviolent social change, case studies and training agendas.
Resources Advancing Initiatives for Nonviolence - Non-profit organization dedicated to developing resources that explore the creativity and spirituality of active nonviolence. Stories of the power of nonviolence, RAIN initiatives, resources, and mailing list sign-up.
Training for Change - Nonprofit peace group run by Quaker activist George Lakey trains activists around the world to spread tools of democratic, nonviolent change. Workshops, staff, news, articles, and registration information.
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Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research - Nonviolence Forum - Presents a collection of articles, analyses and reports which highlight the contemporary relevance of nonviolence. Includes related links, philosophical, conceptual and historical aspects on nonviolence and the role of leading proponents, activists and theoreticians in the field.
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