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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 20h

"Nonviolence is a generative vision. That is, it invites us to generate new and unexpected ways of being in the world."

#paceebene #campaignnonviolence #nonviolentaction #loveinaction

Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 20h

We are honored to celebrate 35 years of Ken Butigan's work with Pace e Bene! Head to the blog to find two recent webinars and one podcast episode reflecting on this nonviolent journey:

paceebene.org/blog/2025/10...

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 3d

And follow the link at the end of the piece to sign up for our weekly Rise and Shine emails!

#paceebene #campaignnonviolence #riseandshine #resist #nonviolentresistance #ResistAuthoritarianism

Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 3d

"Authoritarianism is frightening. Immobilizing us through fear is part of the playbook. We resist by developing the skills to stay grounded, anchored, and courageous."

Read about some current examples of creativity and courage from our blog: paceebene.org/blog/2025/10...

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 6d

#paceebene #campaignnonviolence #nonviolentresistance #resist #nokings

Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 6d

"By trading its autonomy for an uneasy peace based on the administration’s draconian terms, each college or university will find itself saddled with an educational straitjacket which, from the outset, will undermine its ability to do its job."

Read more at our blog:

paceebene.org/blog/2025/10...

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National Catholic Reporter @ncronline.bsky.social · 7d

Bipartisan legislation to create a Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding Schools warrants our support.

Justice for Indigenous boarding school survivors isn't partisan. Congress must act.

Bipartisan legislation to create a Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding Schools warrants our support.

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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 7d

If any one of our universities agrees to this compact, it risks creating a chain reaction for the higher education system at-large to side with tyrants over students.

Our Universities Must Not Fold to Trump's Authoritarian Compact

This compact goes against every democratic principle our country and our schools should uphold, and we reject the Trump administration’s attempt to cajole universities into compliance through explicit bribery.

www.commondreams.org

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World BEYOND War @world-beyond-war.bsky.social · 7d

You can sink ships, but not determination. With Gaza under siege and medics still being killed, another flotilla is already en route, staffed with healthcare workers and press.

The blockade is still in place. So is the resistance!

As Israeli Forces Seize Final Sumud Boat, Another Flotilla Sails Toward Gaza - World BEYOND War

As Israeli forces on Friday captured the last remaining vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla that aimed to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid, another group of…

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 7d

For our friends in Maine!

Pine Tree Activism📎 @pinetreeactivism.org · 7d

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SAT OCT 18, 2025
NO KINGS MAINE
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Official as listed NO KINGS Maine events as of Oct 6.
Sat weeklies may become NO KINGS events.
Towns added when announced.

Remember when protesting:
#NONViolenceIsPOWER
#EveryEffortCounts
#OPPOSE

UPDATED: NEW TOWNS & TIMES!

On October 18, millions of us are rising again to
show the world: America has no kings, and
The Power Belongs to the People.

NO KINGS MAINE EVENTS
Official as listed NO KINGS events in Maine. UPDATED Oct 6, 5:45AM.

Auburn: 12-2:00PM - Court St, Longley Bridge, Auburn
Augusta: 1-3:00PM - Rt 202 Memorial Bridge, Augusta
Bangor: 12-2:00PM - Broadway Park, Bangor
Bath: 1-2:00PM - Sagadahoc Bridge, Bath
Belfast: 2-5:00PM - Steamboat Landing, 34 Commerical St, Belfast
Bridgton: 12-2:00PM - Shorey Park, Main St, Bridgton
Brunswick: 11:30-12:30PM - Maine Street Mall & Gazebo, Brunswick
Calais: 11-12:30PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St, Calais
Cherryfield: 12-2:00PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St, Cherryfield
Conway NH: 12-2:00PM – 4 Corners, NH 16 & NH 153, Conway NH
Dexter: 12-1:00PM - 2 Post Office Rd/1 Church St, Dexter
Ellsworth: 12-1:30PM – Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth
Farmington: 11-12:30PM - 196 Main St, Farmington
Freeport: 8-11:00AM - 134 Main St (Main & School Sts), Freeport
Lubec: 11-12:00PM - Washington St & Main St, Lubec
Machias: 12-1:00PM - 16 O'Brien Ave, bottom of College Hill, Machias
Ogunquit: 12-1:00PM – US Rt 1 in front of Post Office, Ogunquit
Oxford Hills: 11-1:00PM - Fair St, Norway & Main St, South Paris
Portland: 1:30-3:00PM - Deering Oaks Park, State St & Park, Portland
Portsmouth NH: 1-3:00PM - Market Square. Portsmouth NH
Presque Isle: 10-11:30AM - 1 North St, Presque Isle
Rockland: 12-1:00PM – Chapman Park, 294 Main St, Rockland
Rumford: 12-1:00PM - Rumford Info Center, Rt 2, Rumford
Saco: 10-12:00PM - Saco Transportation Center, 138 Main St, Saco
Sanford: 1-3:00PM - Sanford City Hall, 919 Main St, Sanford
South Portland: 11-12:00PM - Erskine Park, B'way & Waterman, SoPo
Southwest Harbor: 11-12:30PM - 315 Main St, Southwest Harbor
Vinalhaven: 9-11AM - Bandstand, Main St, Vinalhaven
Waterville: 10-12:00PM - March> UU Church, 69 Silver St, Waterville
Wayne: 9-10:00AM - Maine Rt 133 On the Bridge, Wayne
Wells: …

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 11d

Today marks both the Intl Day of Nonviolence and the last day of Action Days.

We're awed by the creativity, love, and powerful community-building of the 5,640 actions registered this year!

paceebene.org/action-days

#paceebene #campaignnonviolence #actiondays2025 #internationaldayofnonviolence

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 13d

Action Days 2025 is in full swing, with action reports and photos pouring in from 5,630+ protests, teach-ins, creative and artistic projects, and more!

Get a more detailed look at our blog:
paceebene.org/blog

#paceebene #campaignnonviolence #actiondays2025 #principlednonviolence #livepeace #endwar

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 14d

We continue to celebrate the 5,637+ inspiring actions taking place for Campaign Nonviolence Action Days. You can read reports from some of these at our blog:

paceebene.org/blog

#paceebene #campaignnonviolence #actiondays2025 #principlednonviolence

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 17d

This Action Days, we're seeing protests, installations, fairs, and so much more.

Check out some of the more than 5,600 actions happening globally:

paceebene.org/blog

#actiondays2025 #paceebene #campaignnonviolence #principlednonviolence #InternationalDayOfPeace #InternationalDayofNonviolence

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 17d

#actiondays2025 #paceebene #campaignnonviolence #principlednonviolence #InternationalDayOfPeace #InternationalDayofNonviolence #nonviolentcities

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 17d

We're blown away by the scale, creativity, and variety of events taking place during Action Days!

Check out some more of the incredible organizing that's happening around the country and around the world:

paceebene.org/blog

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 19d

#actiondays2025 #paceebene #campaignnonviolence #principlednonviolence #InternationalDayOfPeace #InternationalDayofNonviolence #nonviolentcities

Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 19d

#actiondays2025 #paceebene #campaignnonviolence #principlednonviolence #InternationalDayOfPeace

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 19d

Action Days 2025 is off to a fabulous start!

We're already getting reports from some of the 5,625+ actions happening globally this week; keep an eye on our social media and our blog (linked below) as the inspiring stories roll in.

paceebene.org/blog

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 20d

Over 10,000 people marched to #FreeDC and end the federal occupation of our nation’s capitol...In Chicago, tens of thousands flooded the streets in one of the city’s biggest-ever marches, saying loudly and clearly: No Trump, No Troops."

Read more at #RiseandShine: paceebene.org/blog/2025/9/...

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 20d

@riverasun.bsky.social spoke with Clearing the FOG about the power of nonviolence, the growing interest in how to practice it, and the global shift to build a more peaceful society.

Listen to the episode at:

popularresistance.org/global-days-...

#actiondays2025 #resist #nonviolentresistance

Global Days Of Action To Build A Culture Of Peace In The Midst Of Violence - PopularResistance.Org

From September 21 (International Peace Day) to October 2 (International Day of Nonviolence), there will be more than five thousand nonviolent actions happening around the world coordinated by Campaign...

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 21d

We now have 5,595+ actions registered! To find one in your area, register one yourself, and find our free toolkits of resources and action ideas, check out the Action Days page on our website.

#campaignnonviolence #nonviolenceteachins #actiondays2025

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 21d

Happy International Day of Peace! Today, we're also celebrating the kickoff of Action Days 2025 🥳

Our final call to action this year is Nonviolence Teach-Ins. Check out some of these incredible educational programming groups are organizing from India, to Malawi, to Istanbul!

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 25d

"Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, and every minute a chance to change the world." - Dolores Huerta

Sign up to get these quotes by email!
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#paceebene #thisnonviolentlife #dailyquote #dailyinspiration #doloreshuerta

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Pace e Bene - Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 26d

We now have more than 5,560 actions registered! To find one in your area, or register one yourself, head to paceebene.org/cnv-actions-...

To read more about the Nonviolence Toward the Earth call to action and access our full toolkit of resources and action ideas, see paceebene.org/action-days