World Beyond War: A Global Nonviolent Movement to End War

By: David J. Smith, May 1, 2017 World Beyond War is a global nonviolent movement to end war and establish a just and sustainable peace.  The group is an international effort that works “to advance the idea of not just preventing any particular war but abolishing the entire institution.”  A video about their work isContinueContinue reading “World Beyond War: A Global Nonviolent Movement to End War”

Return to State College Friends School, State College, PA, 4/28: Letting Youth Define Peace

By: David J. Smith, April 28, 2017 I was pleased to  return to State College Friends School to work with about twenty 6th, 7th, and 8th graders today. This was my second visit, having visited in March 2016. In considering notions of peace with younger students, I have started to take a more elicitive approach.   PeaceContinueContinue reading “Return to State College Friends School, State College, PA, 4/28: Letting Youth Define Peace”

Nuclear North Korea: How to Respond, World Affairs Council/DC, 5/3/17, 6-8 p.m.

By: David J. Smith, April 28, 2017 There are mounting concerns about the possibility of a military confrontation with North Korea.  The level of tension has reached new heights in recent days.  If you are interested in exploring options of engagement and reducing tensions with North Korea, consider this event on Wednesday, May 3, 2017ContinueContinue reading “Nuclear North Korea: How to Respond, World Affairs Council/DC, 5/3/17, 6-8 p.m.”