The flagship Summer Program is a powerful, unifying experience that starts our first year participants, called “Hands,” on their journey to becoming agents of change. Each summer, Hands of Peace brings American (U.S.), Israeli (J.I.), and Palestinian (PAL, PCI) youth together in Chicago and San Diego for a three-week dialogue-based experience. In dialogue sessions led by professional…
WHAT IS THE WILD GOOSE FESTIVAL? It’s hard to sum up in a few words. We try, when we say things like: it’s a 4-day Spirit, Justice, Music and Arts Festival. But it’s so much more than that. It’s a place where all kinds of people come together, not only to hear great music and…
Join us as we collect signatures for the STAR Voting for Oregon ballot initiative!STAR Voting is all about the idea that we should be able to vote our conscience, our votes should never be wasted, and our elections should accurately reflect the will of the people.We’ll meet at the Old Town/ Chinatown MAX station at…
How do we respect the rights of individuals in their pursuit of happiness and maintain a cohesive culture in our country? Religion and faith are part of the human experience. This conversation allows us the opportunity to hear how others incorporate their faith into a lived experience and where we each believe the boundaries of…