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$1,000 Grand Prize for ‘What About Peace?’ Youth Art Contest–Deadline is a Few Days Away!

Posted by in Global Exchange News & Events, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, What About Peace Contest on 12th February, 2013 | No Comments

What-About-Peace-entriesBelieve it or not, the entry deadline for the 2013 What About Peace? youth art contest is less than a week away. And this year there has been an interesting noticeable shift in entries.
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End Gun Violence Vigil: A Seed Was Planted in the Rain

Posted by in Global Exchange News & Events, Mexico, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights on 11th February, 2013 | No Comments

Gun Vigil San Francisco-22The “End Gun Violence Vigil” on Thursday involved 26 tiny pairs of shoes representing Sandy Hook massacre victims and the testimonials of three victims of gun violence in California. Here’s what happened.
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What About Peace Needs You (and Couldn’t You Use $1000?!)

Posted by in Stop Funding War, What About Peace Contest on 6th February, 2013 | No Comments

What-About-Peace-art-contesPrize money is available for the winners of a youth art contest for 14 – 20 year old youth who want to answer the question: What About Peace?
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It’s Time to Get War Weapons Off America’s Streets

Posted by in Featured, Global Exchange Community, Mexico, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights on 30th January, 2013 | 1 Comment

Gun-Control-Action-Kirsten-Now is the time when we can change the debate in this country. In the wake of the cruel massacre in Newtown, ordinary citizens are demanding action on common sense laws. How Do We Get War Weapons Off Our Streets?
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The Pain Caused by Guns Has No Borders

Posted by in Guest Posts, Mexico, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, World News & Events on 29th January, 2013 | No Comments

Javier Sicilia gun controlOn Wednesday, January 30, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing to consider how to address proposals to control gun sales. A group of organizations issued this statement to make sure the Senate considers the impact that failed gun policies have had in Mexico as well as the United States.
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Peace is Universal, Contest Deadline Coming Up (Grand Prize $1,000!)

Posted by in Building Positive Alternatives, Featured, Global Exchange Community, Global Exchange News & Events, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, What About Peace Contest on 28th January, 2013 | No Comments

What-About-Peace-entriesThe deadline for this year’s What About Peace contest is fast approaching and young people from all around the world are heeding the call to share their answers to the question: What About Peace?
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What’s Your 25th Anniversary Story?

Posted by in Building Positive Alternatives, Featured, Global Exchange Community, Global Exchange News & Events, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, People Power, Not Corporate Power, Reality Tours, World News & Events on 24th January, 2013 | No Comments

Global-Exchange-25-Year-AnnGlobal Exchange was founded in 1988. With all that was happening at the time, we saw the world differently, and said, “Hell no!” Now 25 years later, we look back at the hard work you have helped us accomplish as we stood on the frontlines of the struggle.and set our sights on the next 25 years. Help tell the story of the last 25 years and let us know how you will join us for the next 25.
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Jobs Not Wars! Pressure Now Can Make a Difference

Posted by in Global Exchange News & Events, Human Rights, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, Stop Funding War, World News & Events on 16th January, 2013 | 1 Comment

jobsnotwarpaycheckj1Now that the election is behind us, our priorities are clear: jobs & economic growth, end the war in Afghanistan and substantial cuts to runaway Pentagon spending. Send this message to the congress and president by signing the Jobs Not Wars Petition.
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What’s Your Favorite Martin Luther King Jr. Quote?

Posted by in Human Rights, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, World News & Events on 16th January, 2013 | 4 Comments

MLK quoteMartin Luther King, Jr. has said some remarkable things in his time, inspiring millions of people along the way. Here are a few of our favorite quotes of his. What’s yours?
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One Billion Rising Up to Violence Against Women this V Day

Posted by in Human Rights, World News & Events on 11th January, 2013 | 3 Comments

@mx_240-2This year on V-Day’s 15th Anniversary, ONE BILLION women and those who love them are urged to WALK OUT, DANCE, RISE UP, and DEMAND an end to the violence. V-Day wants the world to see our collective strength, our numbers and our solidarity across borders.
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