The Spirit of the Land
Reflections on Celebration this 4th of July
Active Peace
Exploring personal and collective healing and the root causes of violence
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Reclaiming Americanism, the Spirit of the Land
Note: All credit for historical references to Greg Grandin and his latest book, America, América: A New History of the New World.
Att. IRS: The game has changed and duty now calls for resistance
Can a government really expect the people to continue to fund it once it turns fascist and otherwise morally bankrupt?
Transformational Activism, Regenerative Resistance
Crisis always comes paired with opportunity.
Hegemony
The One Word Explanation for Endless War
The Great Unravelling
Excerpted from the forthcoming book, The Relationship Revolution: Weaving Wholeness in the Great Unravelling, by G.
Impeach Trump. Again!
I offer this post, with its general letter to elected officials, as encouragement and support for raising your voice and engaging at this critical hour.
It’s Official: We Are All the Enemy Now
“We have a nice little database and now you’re considered a domestic terrorist.”
The Prophetic Voice
It’s a years-long ritual for me to spend time listening to, and reflecting on, Martin Luther King Jr.
An (Incomplete) Outline of U.S. Interventions in Latin America
This is a work in progress and there is much that could be added.
Decolonizing the Mind
In my last Substack post of 2025 I stated that 2026 was looking to be a year where I was going to put a lot of focus on decolonizing my mind.
The Bully and the Bottom Line
First off, I want to offer a sincere thank you to those of you who have become paid subscribers to Active Peace on Substack.
How the World Got Better
I recently participated in a couple of inspiring nonviolence workshops with the activist and author Rivera Sun.
Ten Pillars of Fascist Politics
This is a condensed (2-page) version of my earlier post The Shadow King Enthroned.
Unlearning the American Myth (Part 7)
Life Beyond the Myth
Unlearning the American Myth (Part 6)
Raised Lonely, Socialized Late
Unlearning the American Myth (Part 5)
Our Roots in Violence
Honoring and Transforming Grief
In the new book I’m working on I’ve included a section entitled Honoring and Transforming Grief.
To the IRS, with Love
Let them march all they want, as long as they continue to pay their taxes.
Unlearning the American Myth (Part 4)
The War on Mexico