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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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20 October 2017
The Clean Growth Strategy – progress, but falling far short of climate justice
by Chris Walker
Will the UK government live up to its commitment to tackle climate change? Chris Walker reviews the new strategy that's intended to shift us in the right direction.
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11 October 2017
Let's explore the Quaker way
by Mel Cook
Mel Cook discusses the making of the follow-up to a much-loved illustrated children's book that looks to introduce aspects of Quaker faith to young children.
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3 October 2017
Quakerism: a faith for turbulent times
by Jon Martin
For Quaker Week 2017 Jon Martin reflects on how the history of Quakerism means it has always been a faith for uncertain times.
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29 September 2017
How do we build an economy on Quaker principles?
by Gurpreet Bola
Dozens of Quaker reading groups are now getting to grips with new economic theories. As we launch a new resource, Gurpreet Bola explores the historical roots of today's unequal system.
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20 September 2017
Quakers at uni: how I found my faith
by Chris Venables
Chris Venables shares his experience of discovering Quakers at university, and gives his advice for anyone thinking about doing the same.
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14 September 2017
11 ways to support the arms fair protesters
by Ellis Brooks
Ellis Brooks suggests 11 ways to support those who took part in the week of action to stop DSEI – the world's largest arms fair, held in London.
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8 September 2017
Quaker communities – loving, inclusive and all-age?
by Juliet Prager
After hearing the call to examine diversity amongst Quakers in Britain, Juliet Prager explores the next steps.
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1 September 2017
Shining a light on the arms trade
by Sam Walton
Every two years the world's largest arms fair comes to London. Sam Walton outlines what Quakers are doing to help stop it.
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25 August 2017
After the Gathering: 11 ways to live out our Quaker faith in the world
by Suki Ferguson
Following Yearly Meeting Gathering, Suki Ferguson suggests different pathways to action.
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18 August 2017
Elections in Kenya: Working nonviolently against another 2007
by Tobias Wellner
Amid the violence following the presidential election in Kenya, Tobias Wellner shares how Turning the Tide Kenya is trying to change the way people engage with politics.
