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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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21 February 2018
A testimony of divine grace: Quakers and same-sex marriage
by Michael Booth
In 2009 Quakers in Britain affirmed same-sex marriage. Michael Booth looks back at 60 years of Quaker work towards recognising same-sex relationships.
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16 February 2018
Shaping our future: children and young people at Yearly Meeting 2018
by Howard Nurden
Younger voices have long played a part in Quaker decision-making. This year it's particularly important their voices are heard, says Howard Nurden.
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14 February 2018
Going frack-free: it takes a village
by Chris Walker
How do you stop an industry that's backed by wealthy investors and the UK government? With lots of tea, cake and moral support, according to Chris Walker.
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6 February 2018
8 things you may not know about the right to vote
by Jessica Metheringham
Jessica Metheringham highlights eight lesser known facts about the struggle for the right to vote in Britain.
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2 February 2018
Join the growing Sanctuary Everywhere movement
by Tatiana Garavito
As hundreds of Quakers act in solidarity with refugees and migrants, Tatiana Garavito invites new meetings and individuals to join the movement.
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1 February 2018
Sharing the costs: Opening access to Yearly Meeting 2018
by Ann Pfeiffer
Ann Pfeiffer outlines how the support of Friends will help more Quakers in Britain take part in our annual gathering.
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26 January 2018
The power of words: Holocaust Memorial Day 2018
by Marigold Bentley
Marigold Bentley reflects on the moving national commemoration event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
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25 January 2018
Thousands of Quakers are divesting from fossil fuels
by Sunniva Taylor
32 per cent of area Quaker meetings have divested from fossil fuels. Three Quakers tell Sunniva Taylor how they did it.
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18 January 2018
6 things we can learn from African peace activists about movement building
by Tobias Wellner
Tobias Wellner shares six things he has learnt from African colleagues about building and sustaining movements for change.
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10 January 2018
This isn't belonging
by Ellis Brooks
Ellis Brooks speaks out against the call in new British army recruitment adverts to 'find where you belong'.