Posts Tagged ‘Stand With’
Connecting Us to One Another
I was honored to be on a panel at an antisemitism conference at Kol Ami Center for Jewish Life in Kirkland, WA. I first met Rabbi Kinberg when she spoke out against anti-Muslim bigotry and the Muslim ban in 2017. I so appreciate all she does to rehumanize people to each other in these divisive…
Read MoreYes You Can Be an Ally in Your Community with Paths to Understanding
Be an ally in your community. When communities of wisdom stand with and stand up for each other it is a much-needed sign that we share common values, that our diverse perspectives are a strength, and that we can build a positive future together.
Read MoreChallenge 2.0 Episode 3: The Me Too Movement Was the Beginning – What’s Next?
Jeff Renner (00:00): The issues of sex abuse, harassment, and domestic violence gained prominence in 2016. In 2017, the Silence Breakers were named the Time Magazine Person of the Year. New stories of suffering and failure to prevent such suffering continue to emerge. We’ve documented the issues behind the Me Too Movement in a past…
Read MoreIt’s Easier to Hate Than Trust And That Doesn’t Make It Right
The result of false witness and collective blame is an increase in violence because of the fear, hate, and indifference that are created. We have seen a terrible rise in violence toward Asian Americans as former political leaders dubbed COVID-19 as the “China Virus.”
Read MoreLet’s Amplify The Right Kind of Power to Make a Change
People focused on power over others only want to win the game of dominance. When we stand together to support one another’s human rights, that is also power.
Read MoreIslam Values are Not as Different as You May Think
It’s true. Islam shares many values and stories in common with Christianity and Judaism.
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