by Rev. John DearPax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace In 1957, Martin Luther King, Jr. described Rev. James Lawson as “the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world.” For the more than 60 years that followed, Lawson continued to be a key figure that movements turned to for advice. From civil rights campaigns … Continue reading The clash between history and today’s movements — a conversation with Rev. James Lawson
We need to prepare for ongoing insurrectionary violence and address its root causes
by Maria J. Stephanfor Waging Nonviolence To prevent future far-right violence, first we need accountability. Then we must build movements capable of transforming our social, political and economic systems. Following the Jan. 6 insurrectionary attack on the U.S. Capitol and on the country, the FBI has warned of violent actions being planned in all 50 states and … Continue reading We need to prepare for ongoing insurrectionary violence and address its root causes