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http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2014/9/11/the_climate_marches_on By Amy Goodman with Denis Moynihan “Unjust laws exist.” So wrote Henry David Thoreau in his 1849 essay, “On the Duty of Civil Disobedience.” The naturalist and pacifist asked, “Shall we be content to obey them, or shall we endeavor to amend them, and obey them until we have succeeded, or shall we transgress …

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This Fall the Resource Center for Nonviolence is inviting you to PARTICIPATE. We have several events surrounding the idea of participation. One that we are really excited is a reception and presentation with Nina Simon. We have a great resource in our community on this topic: Nina Simon, Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Museum …

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AL HELM (the dream): Martin Luther King in Palestine Film and Discussion Thursday, August 14 @ 7:00 The Resource Center for Nonviolence 612 Ocean Street An African-American gospel choir goes to Palestine to sing in a play by Clayborne Carson about Martin Luther King Jr. They become witnesses to life under occupation and a nonviolent …

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Dear friends, This is a good article that makes the case, once again, that the problem with the media is not a liberal bias but an Establishment bias. Scroll down for more info;  or click this link: http://www.fair.org/blog/2014/07/14/all-they-will-call-you-will-be-detainee/     Why is it that the 3 countries from which the vast majority of the kids are …

All They Will Call You Will Be Detainees: Good commentary on Central America immigrants… Read More »

RCNV has a brand new PETE SEEGER poster available for purchase. See larger version PDF Pete Seeger poster $12.00 each plus tax and postage. Contact Anita, 831-423-1626 for more information. Bulk orders are available. The 18″ x 24″  full color poster has an amazing photo of Pete Seeger smiling and playing his banjo. The quote is …

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The Resource Center for Nonviolence has undergone many changes over its 38 years, and in the last 3 years. The founding of Project ReGeneration in August, 2011, the purchase of the new building at 612 Ocean Street in September, 2011, the death of Scott Kennedy in November, 2011, the move into the new building in …

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The Resource Center for Nonviolence has been a staple in Santa Cruz for almost 40 years. We have been influenced by so many in this amazing community and it is great to see that the feeling is mutual! See what others in the community are saying! Congressman Sam Farr says: “While I cannot join you …

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With the Joan Baez concert and Scott Kennedy Hall dedication upon us, it is nice to be reminded of our history. Sentinel journalist Wallace Baine does a great job of bringing our history to light and touching upon the work we continue to do. Below is the newly published article showing our relationship to music …

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Kathy Kelly speaks on The Cost of War, the Price of Peace:Eyewitness Reports from Afghanistan Wednesday, April 16, 7:00p.m. at the Resource Center for Nonviolence 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz   Kathy Kelly co-coordinates Voices for Creative Nonviolence, a campaign to end U.S. military and economic warfare. During each of nine recent trips to Afghanistan, …

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Marjorie Swann, Nonviolent Activist Marjorie Swann, nonviolent activist for disarmament, peace and civil rights, died March 14 in her home in Santa Cruz. Swann was 93 years old. Marjorie Swann was instrumental in many of the historic anti-war  demonstrations of the 1960’s. She joined Dick Gregory in a 22 month fast seeking an end to …

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