WA: Peace/Non-Violence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Missed opportunities in 2024 budget, peacekeeping groups say
Groups supporting peace around the globe say the budget approved by Congress is lacking crucial components. After a monthslong stalemate, Congress …
WA group brings 'Alternatives to Violence' to secondary students
Skills for reducing violence are becoming essential in schools. At the beginning of the school year, students at a Washington state high school …
Death Anxiety Could Play Role in Putin's Ukraine Invasion
What is the link between anxiety about death and Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine? A Seattle-based organization is hostin…
WA-Based Organization Honored for Clearing Mines in Vietnam
SEATTLE -- The founder of a Washington state-based organization that clears mines in Vietnam has been selected for AARP's Purpose Prize. Jerilyn …
More than 1,000 DOJ Alumni Urge Flynn Prosecution to Go On
SEATTLE - Former federal prosecutors are asking a judge to reject the Justice Department's request to drop its years-long case against former national…
WA Muslims Fight Islamophobia with Personal Stories
TACOMA, Wash. — Muslims in Washington state are building bridges with their neighbors in a new series launching today in Tacoma. Muslim …
Faith Over Fear Roadshow Exposes "Islamaphobia Industry"
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Local faith leaders have been touring cities in Washington, exposing what they say is a well-funded industry focused on …
International Day of Peace Celebrates Humanity's 'Oneness'
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Today, cities across Washington state are celebrating the International Day of Peace. In Spokane, people are gathering at Gonzaga …
Could Trump's Climate Policy Hurt U.S. Standing in the World?
SEATTLE – An expert on national security is condemning efforts by the Trump administration to reverse Obama-era climate-change policy. Citing a …
Refugee Agency Exec Reflects on 40 Years of Service
SEATTLE – A Washington man is observing the nation's immigration debate from the unique perspective of someone who has helped refugees resettle …
¿Quién está tomando partido en el debate de seguridad de armas de WA?
SEATTLE – Millones de dólares han sido destinados en Washington a las campañas de cada una de las iniciativas de ley relativas a la ve…
This Weekend, a Special "Mission" to Honor WA Vets
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. - Special ceremonies planned for Saturday at cemeteries across Washington and the nation will pay tribute to the state's veterans …