For American Quakers, this weekend in Richmond Indiana could be a landmark in U. S. Friends international work. Or not. On Sunday, April 26, a Zoomified Financial Update Forum will be conducted by Friends United Meeting, in which a historic announcement could be made. Here’s the notice, from Shawn McConaughey, Clerk, FUM Finance Committee: We … Continue reading An “Inflection Point” Against Longtime Quaker Corruption?
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke at a news conference Monday afternoon, August 25, addressing reports President Trump is planning to send the military to Chicago. Here are excerpts from his remarks, edited for length, followed by a link to the full text: I want to speak plainly about the moment that we are in and … Continue reading Pritzker Throws Down: “I say, Mr. President, do not come to Chicago. You are neither wanted here nor needed here.”
Comfort Food Eastern North Carolina – 2007 The large sign in the lawn in front of the old red brick building read: “U.S. MARINE CORPS, CAMP ELIZABETH BRIG. NO PHOTOGRAPHS ALLOWED.” I stopped the car right in front of it, rolled down the window, slipped the digital camera from my pocket and took a couple … Continue reading More Resistance Vacation Reading: Comfort Food – A Story
Three hundred and seven years ago, on July 30, 1718, William Penn died, in England. Aged 73, he had been in very poor health for almost six years, after a massive stroke in 1712. This is not exactly news. And in recent years, Penn has been out of fashion in many Quaker quarters — disowned … Continue reading William Penn Died This Week; Just When We Needed Him Most
