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Who?? Happy Birthday to One of the Most Important Quaker Writers Most of Us Never Heard of

Milton Mayer was born on August 24, 1908. He was a journalist, scholar,  moral philosopher, terrific writer — and a Quaker. A Jewish Quaker. A southerner Jewish Quaker. He wrote some of the most potent, challenging, memorable Quaker essays and books of the past century. He was also funny. He and his work deserve to … Continue reading Who?? Happy Birthday to One of the Most Important Quaker Writers Most of Us Never Heard of →

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More Un-Banned Black History: Tom Ricks on The Civil Rights Movement as a “Good War”

The Guardian — Interview ‘It’s good to think strategically’: Thomas E. Ricks on civil rights and January 6 Martin Pengelly in Washington — Published  8 October 2022 In his book, the journalist- historian considers the work of Martin Luther King and others through the lens of military thought. “There is a direct connection from Freedom … Continue reading More Un-Banned Black History: Tom Ricks on The Civil Rights Movement as a “Good War” →

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PRIDE Wrapup: “Prophetic & Scary” — A Quaker Mystery from 1993 That “Foretold” the Course of U.S. History Til Today

I In 1992, I spent much of my free time planning a murder. I mapped it out it out to the last detail: victim, weapon, motive, opportunity, covering the tracks, the whole meticulous homicidal mess. In the end, it went almost exactly according to plan, and was a complete success. Almost. Fortunately for all concerned, … Continue reading PRIDE Wrapup: “Prophetic & Scary” — A Quaker Mystery from 1993 That “Foretold” the Course of U.S. History Til Today →

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