As we all know, within the last few days, Russian president Vladimir Putin has used the Russian military to launch an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Here at Lutheran Peace Fellowship…
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Combating Misinformation in The Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Being a White Ally with a Heart for God and the “Other”
By Alice C. McCain It is hard to escape daily news of disrespect and violence aimed at people some consider “Other.” If you have been moved and saddened by hateful…
Read MoreStopping Anti-Asian Violence and Hate: What Can We Do?
Xiao Zhen Xie, 76, was waiting to cross a street when a 39-year-old man socked her in the eye. Despite pain and shock, she fought back. How shameful, these racist…
Read MoreAllies Needed for Asian Americans Targeted for Violence
ELCA Global Mission describes accompaniment as “walking together in a solidarity that practices interdependence and mutuality.” Filipinos, who were under Spanish rule for 300 years, call this concept pakikisama, “to…
Read MoreDismantle Ageism with New Tools and Programs!
Being devalued and discriminated against due to age is extremely common in the U.S. It can run the gamut from young adults not being taken seriously, to older adults being…
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