NEWS and EVENTS

If We Don't Teach Peace, a documentary video created by Kyle Forbes Bissell, about the work of the Center for Nonviolent Solutions, premiered at The Way of Nonviolence event on October 22, 2011. Watch it here.

THE WAY OF NONVIOLENCE,The Center for Nonviolent Solutions' special fundraising luncheon in honor of one of our founders, William P. Densmore, Saturday, October 22, 2011, was attended by over 160 friends and supporters. Mr. Densmore's contributions to the way of nonviolence in the Worcester community were lauded by Congressman Jim McGovern, Worcester Mayor O'Brien, CNVS Board Chair Paul Ropp, Friend and Neighbor Richard Ford, and CNVS Executive Director Christa Drew. View a slide show of the event.

Mayors Tell Congress: Bring War Dollars Home

Worcester Mayor, Joseph C. O'Brien was among those who signed on to a resolution that calls for bringing home our war dollars to fund domestic needs. We applaud the Mayor's vision and leadership on this important issue!

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Tools and Tips for Constructive Conversations
Are you frustrated by the deteriorating quality of public dialogue on difficult issues? The Public Conversations Project in Watertown, MA has tools and tips for constructive conversations.  They have launched a new page of their website entitled Of National Concern: Critical conversations on challenging issues, which features resources for talking about tough issues with those with whom you disagree.

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What are the Real Costs of War?
Why do states glorify war?
Paul Ropp, CNVS Board Chair, examines the social, economic, political and moral costs of modern war.

This chart shows comparative military spending among 10 top spending nations. The US and its NATO allies account for over 64% of all military spending.