“What next?” The big question after our weekend of resistance. Movements are made of large demos, lobbying and grassroots campaigns. But nonviolent actions are most effective as part of nonviolent campaigns and we need build our skills to build campaigns.

June 9, 2016
Lawrence Deems Egbert, Jr. Husband, Father, Friend Presente!

Lawrence Deems Egbert, Jr., M.D., M.P.H., a resident of the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, died of a heart attack Thursday evening, June 9th. Lawrence has lived with his wife Ellen, a member of WRL's National Committee, in Baltimore for nearly twenty years. He did not own a car or a cell phone. He bicycled nearly everywhere he needed to go, rain or shine. A memorial service is tentatively planned for August 27th in Baltimore. Donations in his memory can be made to Physicians for Social Responsibility, Final Exit Network or Veterans For Peace.

May 11, 2016

Michael Ratner, PRESENTE

April 29, 2016

Elizabeth Proefriedt, sister, friend and activist PRESENTE

It is with many tears and mourning hearts, that we announce the passing of our dear friend Sister Liz Proefreidt, longtime peace activist. Liz was a dynamo of love, generosity, faith, commitment to peace and justice, music, poetry, and service, a courageous inspiration to all who knew her.