** Last minute! Direct action — refusing Israeli ship at the port of Oakland this afternoon!

To anyone who is available and interested: this morning a community picket line in combination with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union carried out an effective nonviolent action in support of the increasing movement to boycott Israeli goods after the recent flotilla attack . The Oakland dockworkers joined counterparts in South Africa, Norway, Sweden and Malaysia, [...]

Question:
Hello! I have been speaking with my friend about naxalites/maoists in India that want to separate from India. My friend (who is Indian) asked this question: ”I wonder if nonviolence would work in Northeast India [where the maoists are active]? Not because I doubt the power of Ahimsa (nonviolence), but only because Indians have lost the true meaning of Ahimsa. It [...]

The Nonviolent Legacy of South Africa

If you have had the opportunity to visit South Africa of recent you undoubtedly are inspired by the friendliness of the people of all races, ages, and backgrounds. Their smiles are contagious, and you wonder how this levity can be so pronounced against the backdrop of such a dramatic history of both tragedy and triumph; [...]

Metta Mentors Nonviolence Immersion Program: the application is up!

Dear Metta community,
The Metta Center is happy to announce the call for applications for the 2010 Metta Mentors Nonviolence Immersion Program. Yes, to all of you who have been asking: it’s time to apply!
On our website (you’re already here!), you’ll now find an entire section devoted to Metta Mentors, where you can learn about [...]

Question:
I am a senior at Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland and I have watched some of your webcasts (PACS 164A mainly) and they were really helpful to me in writing my Extended Essay (for the IB program), which is a case study of the Zapatista people in Mexico, and the importance of positive energy [...]