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Women and Nonviolent Action – May They Continue to Lead the Way
Thomas Berry, in his book, The Great Work, identifies the wisdom of women as one of the four traditions that will guide humanity in the future on what he calls, "The Path of the Fourfold Wisdom." I agree with him, that the wisdom of women will play a key role in...
Is Political Activism Enough to Achieve Social Reform?
I’m a passionate political activist. But political activism has its downsides and its limits – unsavory compromises, the watering down of core values, settling on mediocre candidates, our candidates not delivering – and losing.
What if a majority of voters were in agreement with our values and we didn’t have to fight so hard politically?
Donald Trump is finally riding out of town
Are we ready to talk about what allowed him to ride in? There can be no question that we, as a nation, are racing toward the edges of a massive chasm. One seemingly being approached from either side by two very distinct groups, each believing astoundingly...
The Face of Islam
We need more stories like this in these moments. FYI, Indonesia happens to be the nation with largest number of Muslims in the world - over 200 million. 15 % of the world's Muslims live there.
The Resurgence of White Supremacy — What Triggered It?
BLM Protests The United States has clearly reached a boiling point. The viral video of Derek Chauvin’s cold blue eyes staring at us while he calmly murdered George Floyd in Minneapolis over a $20 transaction has sparked protests all over the United States and in...
A Lesson for Humanity from COVID–19
For thousands of years we humans have divided ourselves into groups based on our differences. Tribes and clans emerged based on family lineage, women were treated as property by men, and we segregated ourselves based on religion...
Global Cooperation in a Pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 international crisis, there couldn’t be a more important moment for global cooperation. Instead, our government has chosen to wield its economic power to buy up the existing supply of PPE (personal protective equipment) and virtually cut off the supply to our neighbors and allies.
Hate Speech is Legal and Protected – This Needs to Change
In America, Hate Speech is not only NOT illegal, it is protected by the 1st Amendment. This needs to change.
Interfaith Israel-Palestine Culture Tour – June 2020
Join Steve Slocum on an Interfaith Cultural Awareness Journey to Israel, Palestine, and Jordan – June 15-29, 2020
Steve Slocum to Lead Cultural Awareness Journey to the Middle East
This blog post is on the website of our nonprofit, Salaam.