Tag Archives: Create Peace

Be kind anyway, so Mother Teresa

Last night I had the pleasure of being invited to a fundraising event here in Seattle for an organization called RESULTS. More about that in a minute – but first let me type in the text of an inspirational quote … Continue reading

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Message from activist @ democrats.com: On April 28, Spell I-M-P-E-A-C-H for Congress

I got the message below from activist @ democrats.com today – and I for one think it’s a terrific idea to put the word IMPEACH! everywhere on April 28. The sooner the better. I’ll start with this IMPEACH! Banner for … Continue reading

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greenlightnigeria.org – it begins!

In a comment to my Blueprint for a Nigerian Civil Society Election Blog, Tim Concannon announced greenlightnigeria.org – I’m glad to see this development and hope it catches on. Congratulations SDN and IDASA! Please help spread the word and make … Continue reading

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OSISA statement on Zimbabwe Rights Abuses – March 12,2007

I received this alert from the Open Society Initiative of Southern Africa via the AU-Monitor mailing list this morning. It seems that momentum against the Mugabe government is picking up, also with reports on the radio this morning that even … Continue reading

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Blueprint for a Nigerian Civil Society Election Blog

Nigeria’s election in April promises to be full of surprises – and I am worried for the people in Nigeria and the region that it may not go well and descend the country into chaos. A Nigerian friend who should … Continue reading

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I would like to think that I *would* share my socks!

I received the email below from Ami Dar of Idealist.org this afternoon – and wanted to share the message far and wide. I am full of admiration for Ami and the work he and his colleagues do at Idealist.org, and … Continue reading

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Don’t let Bush get us into a war with Iran!

I just signed a petition to ask Congress to demand President Bush seek congressional authorization before considering military action in Iran. He seems out of control, and we have to stop the war in Iraq from escalating into a regional … Continue reading

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