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April 30, 2011

Out-Manuevering the North Korean Info-Blockade

Hydrogen filled balloons carry thousands of leaflets over the closed border.

April 18, 2011

Protecting Youth from Military Recruiters

Since the Army claims it isn’t recruiting youth under 17, why not codify this restriction into local law?

For background on the origins of the ordinance described below, see also “Countering Military Recruitment in New Ways: In California, Judicial and State Legislative Challenges Loom,” in Peacework, May 2009.

April 2, 2011

Where there is Oppression, there is Resistance

The Chinese workers in a Danish-owned electronic plant defy the factory owners and the official trade union, go on strike for a month, and win. After continued harassment and the firing of union organizers, the United Federation of Danish Workers lends its solidarity.

Excerpted from China Labor Translations, www.clntranslations.org

March 31, 2011

Chinese Citizens Advocate Democracy

Change is no longer optional. The democratization of Chinese politics can be put off no longer.

March 30, 2011

Speaking Up About China

Just as “nonviolence is not first for export,” neither can our nonviolent commitments stop at the water’s edge. Shouldn’t we prioritize dialogue with activists of conscience over seminars with government leaders and official spokespeople?

February 12, 2011

Articles and Pictures Commenting on Mubarak's Overthrow - February 11, 2011

A slideshow and a roundup of insightful articles on Egypt's insurrection.

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February 12, 2011

March for Greater Love in Zimbabwe: WOZA's 9th Annual Valentine's Day Protest is Biggest Ever

On Valentine's Day 2011, Zimbabweans demand a dignified constitution written with love, one capable of mending broken hearts.

One of the contingents arrives in front of the Chronicle. Image sent to Peacework by WOZA of the 2011 Valentines Demonstration, photographer unkown

Peacework to Relaunch as Blog

We look forward to announcing the relaunch of a newly redesigned Peacework. Peacework, the new nonviolent social change blog platform with a four decade long pedigree, will be relaunched. You can still see our old site with archives going back 10 years. Here, you'll see experiments with the alpha version. The American Friends Service Committee published Peacework for four decades, and has spun the new Peacework off into an independent blog. Want to blog about nonviolent social change in your geographic region or share your ongoing expertise, experiences, and dilemmas regarding an issue area or organizing approach? We are looking for you to join us as we relaunch.