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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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10 December 2019
Building understanding and tolerance in a divided society
by Oliver Robertson
Bridging divides isn't just about building unity but becoming more comfortable in our disunity, says Oliver Robertson.
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6 December 2019
General election 2019: Quaker analysis of peace and disarmament in party manifestos
by Daniel Jakopovich and Sahdya Darr
Our fourth blog post looking at whether Quaker concerns are reflected in general election 2019 manifestos. Here, Daniel Jakopovich and Sahdya Darr review policies around peace and disarmament.
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6 December 2019
General election 2019: Quaker analysis of criminal justice in party manifestos
by Teresa Parker
Are Quaker concerns reflected in the general election 2019 manifestos? Here, Teresa Parker reviews policies around crime, prison and policing.
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5 December 2019
General election 2019: Quaker analysis of migrant rights in party manifestos
by Tatiana Garavito
Are Quaker concerns reflected in the general election 2019 manifestos? Here, Tatiana Garavito reviews migration policies.
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2 December 2019
General election 2019: Quaker analysis of climate justice in party manifestos
by Olivia Hanks
The first of four blog posts looking at whether Quaker concerns are reflected in general election 2019 manifestos. Here, Olivia Hanks reviews policies designed to tackle the climate crisis.
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21 November 2019
Moved by the spirit: Quakers in film
by Elizabeth Payne
From Westerns to romcoms, Elizabeth Payne takes a look at seven films that feature Quaker characters for #QuakerFacts.
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7 November 2019
‘May love be amongst us’ as we walk the many pathways of faith
by Lynda Williams
Lynda Williams shares practical instances of loving interfaith relations.
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5 November 2019
Remembrance: why it matters
by Marigold Bentley
As Remembrance Day approaches, Marigold Bentley considers different stories of war and reflects on the reasons for remembrance.
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29 October 2019
Mental health: the elephant in the room?
by Alison Mitchell
Alison Mitchell explores how Quakers with mental health issues experience Quaker meetings, and asks whether we should be speaking out more about mental health in society.
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25 October 2019
Tackling the climate emergency: what can councils do?
by Olivia Hanks
In less than a year more than half the UK's local authorities have declared a 'climate emergency'. Livvy Hanks outlines 7 things your council can do to make a difference.
