Campaign Nonviolence in the News

During the Campaign Nonviolence Week of Actions that took place September 20-27, 2015, CNV and the many affiliated actions received press coverage in various places including local newspapers, television stations and blogs.  Below is a list of links to these stories.

If you know of other news stories about Campaign Nonviolence or an affiliated action published in your area, please let us know.  Email the link to info@paceebene.org

Give peace a chance – Quad Cities near Moline, IL 9/4: http://www.qconline.com/news/religion/give-peace-a-chance/article_321a7e19-cee0-52b4-b647-cb6b5724e5ee.html

Nonviolence rally set at Holy Cross Parish in Springfield for International Peace Day – Springfield, MA 9/14: http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2015/09/nonviolence_rally_set_at_holy.html

Join Campaign Nonviolence – Napa, CA 9/16: http://napavalleyregister.com/news/opinion/mailbag/join-campaign-nonviolence/article_6dbca386-a6a8-574a-b76f-874cccb618d1.html

Over 325 Actions for Peace and Justice Across the US Next Week – United Kingdom, 9/17: http://rinf.com/alt-news/breaking-news/325-actions-peace-justice-across-us-next-week/

Over 325 Actions for Peace and Justice Across the US Next Week: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-dear/over-325-actions-for-peac_b_8153636.html

Fostering a culture of peace and nonviolence: Second annual End on Violence march in Bangor – The Maine Campus, Bangor, ME, 9/19: http://mainecampus.com/2015/09/21/fostering-a-culture-of-peace-and-nonviolence-second-annual-end-on-violence-march-in-bangor/

Group holds nonviolence vigil to kick off week of events – Memphis, TN, 9/20: http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/group-holds-nonviolence-vigil-to-kick-off-week-of-events-1fd12578-d0b1-0eb9-e053-0100007f4311-328435801.html?d=mobile

Dr. Manoj Jain: On International Peace Day, commit to nonviolence in your own life – Memphis,TN 9/20: http://www.commercialappeal.com/columnists/manoj-jain/on-international-peace-day-commit-to-nonviolence-in-your-own-life-1fe3b3e0-3480-64c1-e053-0100007f4b-328101881.html

Pope Francis connects dots linking war, poverty, climate crisis, violence – Bangor, ME, 9/16: https://bangordailynews.com/2015/09/16/opinion/contributors/pope-francis-connects-dots-linking-war-poverty-climate-crisis-violence/

Campaign Nonviolence Week of Action II, September 20-27, 2015 – 9/14: http://www.rotarianactiongroupforpeace.org/2015/09/14/usa-campaign-nonviolence-week-of-action-ii-september-20-27-2015/

Campaign Nonviolence Week of Action II, September 20-27, 2015 – 9/5: http://cpnn-world.org/new/?p=3820

Battling Violence in One of the Nation’s Most Violent Cities: http://wreg.com/2015/09/21/violent-day-in-memphis-on-international-day-of-peace/

Carbondale peace community hosting several discussions to create a ‘culture of peace’ – Southern Illinois 9/21: http://thesouthern.com/news/local/carbondale-peace-community-hosting-several-discussions-to-create-a-culture/article_cc2340c6-219a-55f4-b4f4-9f7d93cf2046.html

Pope Arriving, Civil Disobedience Ramps up: http://www.accuracy.org/release/pope-arriving-civil-disobedience-ramps-up/

John Dear: Peace (demonstrations) breaking out – 9/21: http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/opinion/columnists/2015/09/21/john-dear-peace-demonstrations-breaking/72557506/

Drone Quilt Exhibit Sept. 21-27 Madison,WI: http://host.madison.com/calendar/arts/drone-quilt-exhibit-sept—w-presentation-reading-/event_8a9efbb8-5af9-11e5-a434-a7cc642c98cb.html

A Spark of Nonviolence – Petrolia, CA 9/22 http://www.counterpunch.org/2015/09/22/a-spark-of-nonviolence/

Guest Opinion: Taking action for peace and justice across the country this week – Fall River, MA 9/22: http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20150922/OPINION/150928625

Pope Arriving, Civil Disobedience Ramps Up 9/22: https://www.popularresistance.org/pope-arriving-civil-disobedience-ramps-up/

Antiwar and Climate Activists Arrested Blockading White House Gates, 9/22:
https://www.popularresistance.org/pope-arriving-civil-disobedience-ramps-up/

Antiwar and Climate Activists Arrested Blockading White House Gates 9/22:
http://earthfirstjournal.org/newswire/2015/09/22/45690/

Antiwar and climate activists arrested blockading White House gates. 9/22:
https://archive.org/details/NCNRWorldBankToWHThenCD9222015540p

Bangor Maine: End Violence Together Rally: http://www.wlbz2.com/videos/news/2015/09/21/72577944/

‘Climate vigil’ planned outside cathedral in Santa Fe: http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/briefs/climate-vigil-planned-outside-cathedral-in-santa-fe/article_12046985-7588-5cc3-8172-e5593535222b.html

Pope Francis and the Nonviolent Shift, 9/23 on Waging Nonviolence: http://wagingnonviolence.org/feature/pope-francis-nonviolent-shift/

Do Unto Others: Pope Francis’ Call to Action: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-dear/do-unto-others-pope-francis-call-to-action_b_8190604.html

Witnessing Peace in Beaverton: http://www.catholicsentinel.org/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=35&ArticleID=30075

International Day of Peace is setting for community conversation on law enforcement and citizen rights, Oklahoma City:  http://city-sentinel.com/2015/09/international-day-of-peace-is-setting-for-community-conversation-on-law-enforcement-and-citizen-rights/

Sunrise Gathering in Honor of the Pope: http://www.scsun-news.com/story/news/2015/09/24/sunrise-gathering-honor-pope-francis/72752640/

Day of Peace Sunday, Casper Start Tribune 9/25: http://trib.com/lifestyles/announcements/community/day-of-peace-sunday/article_928a0141-2ceb-5f1f-afe5-5c973cbe9626.html

Around Town, Baraboo, WI: http://www.wiscnews.com/baraboonewsrepublic/announcements/community/article_22be3930-c90e-5446-ab0f-4c8b389017bd.html

March for Peace in the Streets, Erie, PA 9/26: http://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/march-for-peace-in-the-streets