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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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23 October 2018
Never again? Inspiring peace for Remembrance Day
by Ellis Brooks
Ellis Brooks explains how a UK-wide youth project is marking the centenary of the end of WWI by offering children another perspective on war.
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15 October 2018
Why are there foodbanks in a rich country?
by Ben Foley
Millions of people in the UK are dependent on food banks to survive. Ben Foley shares an opportunity for Quakers to protect and improve Britain's broken social security system.
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2 October 2018
Choosing nonviolence in the midst of war
by Ellis Brooks
In the midst of war and suicide bombings, Afghan Peace Volunteers choose nonviolence – Ellis Brooks reflects on that commitment.
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14 September 2018
Three ways Quakers are changing attitudes to plastic
by Suki Ferguson
The harmful effects of discarded plastics on our environment are causing increasing concern. Suki Ferguson looks at three different ways Quakers are tackling the issue.
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31 August 2018
Sowing seeds for a Quaker new economy
by Olivia Hanks
A Quaker entrepreneur has turned his hand to mustard-making. Olivia Hanks looks at how the business is part of a new economy informed by Quaker ethics.
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21 August 2018
3 Quakers share their approach to climate justice
by Emily Dervišević
In their efforts to tackle climate change, Friends are finding new common ground with other faith groups.
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17 August 2018
Starting conversations about militarism
by Ellis Brooks
A new poster is opening up difficult conversations about militarism in and out of the classroom.
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24 July 2018
Should Quakers eat less animal produce?
by Emily Dervišević
Emily Dervišević explores whether Quakers should eat less animal produce – a question that takes her across the globe.
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2 July 2018
‘Let them hear our silence’: experiencing the Silent Walk for Grenfell
by Lisa Cumming
Lisa Cumming reflects on the power of collective silence as an act of witness.
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27 June 2018
Peaceful prisons
by Abigail Darton
Peaceworker Abigail Darton reports back about her work to make prisons safer places for rehabilitation.
