Tag Archives: peacemaking

Day One: Back in Iraq, 10 years later

By Steve Clemens, IARP Board Member November 9, 2012 I had left Iraq just 3 months before the US war-of-choice began in March 2003. My experience with the Iraq Peace Team was powerful and life-changing because I was able to act on my faith rather than my fears. So this land between the Tigris and  Continue Reading »

IARP Board Member Steve Clemens Receives Hawkinson Foundation Honorary Award for Peace and Justice

On October 14, 2012, IARP Board Member Steve Clemens received the 2012 Vincent Hawkinson Foundation Honorary Award for Peace and Justice. Below are his comments at the ceremony, in both text and video.

Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers Annual Celebration: Occupy Live

Occupy Live! Building a World That Works for All Occupy displays: 6:00 pm Presentation: 7:00 pm Tickets: $5.00 Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers Date: Tue, Nov 13th, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church 511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55403-3223 MAP

Honoring Peacemakers: Sami Rasouli, Steve Clemens, and CAIR-MN

By Kathy McKay, Executive Director Honoring those who work for peace, tolerance, and mutual respect is an important task in our society. Too often individuals, the media, institutions, and policy makers in the United States reinforce intolerance, bigotry, and violence. This summer IARP and others in Minnesota are honoring three voices who have spoken out  Continue Reading »