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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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1 February 2019
6 things you never knew were invented by Quakers
by Jon Martin
From anti-capitalist boardgames to star-spangled banners to one very controversial line, Jon Martin takes a look back at some of his favourite Quaker innovations through history for #QuakerFacts.
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1 February 2019
Revising Quaker faith & practice: appointing the committee
by Michael Booth
With the announcement of the 24 people to form the Book of Discipline Revision Committee, Michael Booth looks at the task ahead.
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18 January 2019
Why I'm tired of just talking about Brexit
by Paul Parker
Paul Parker on talking about, not talking about, and just talking about Brexit – and what Quakers can offer in this turbulent time.
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27 December 2018
How can Quaker communities thrive in 2019?
by Paul Parker
Nurturing our communities, and being open to the change and challenges this may bring, will support Quakers in Britain this year as we keep working to change the world says Paul Parker.
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23 December 2018
COP24: How did it go?
by Quaker United Nations Office
Quaker United Nations Office representatives attended the December climate change summit COP24. Lindsey Fielder Cook explores how it went.
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21 December 2018
Quakers in fiction
by Suki Ferguson
Welcome to #QuakerFacts, a series devoted to exploring Quaker trivia and how Quakers have shaped the world. Suki Ferguson kicks things off with a look back at Quakers in fiction.
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21 December 2018
Quaker solidarity with the Stansted 15 human rights activists
by Tatiana Garavito
What does Quaker solidarity look like? For those on trial for preventing a deportation flight, it involved food, accommodation, and moral support
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17 December 2018
Diversity: where are we now?
by Edwina Peart
Quakers in Britain are taking part in a survey that aims to map the diversity of the faith. Edwina Peart explains the thinking behind it, and how you can take part.
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17 December 2018
How Quakers can push for a just UK immigration system in 2019
by Jessica Metheringham
Our immigration system is broken. Now may be an opportunity to transform the dominant culture that dehumanises people and ignores the root causes of the so-called 'migrant crisis.'
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10 December 2018
Migrant rights are human rights
by Quaker United Nations Office
Cassidy McKenna explains how Quakers can use a new UN agreement to push for a more welcoming and humane environment for migrants to Britain.