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A green-tinted image of an antiwar protest outside the White House. White text in the center of the image reads: "'Prevent a New Nuclear Arms Race: Replace the New START Treaty' by John Whitehead (Antiwar writer & activist, and former CLN Board Member and President)".

A nuclear arms deal between the U.S. and Russia is running out of time. Both countries have the opportunity to preserve peace, but they must choose it together.

Read John Whitehead's assessment of the situation in this week's blog. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

When the bombs in Gaza stop, the true pain starts When the guns fall quiet, Gaza is left with the ache of survival and the wounds that peace can’t heal.

As we celebrate the ceasefire in Gaza and the return of former hostages and prisoners to their families, we also remember that healing the wounds of war will be a much longer and harder process, as Gaza writer Refaat Ibrahim explains.
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A yellow-tinted picture of a speeding ambulance. Centered white text reads: "'Orange, California Planned Parenthood 9-1-1 Calls' by Sarah Terzo (CLN Board Member, writer, and researcher).

Serious medical emergencies have been reported at a Planned Parenthood location in California. The way these have been handled by staff shows Planned Parenthood's priority of reputation over patient health & safety.

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A Prayer for Gaza and to Preserve Our Humanity | T'ruah Rabbi Felicia Sol and Rabbi Roly Matalon

On the second anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israeli civilians and amid the ongoing violence in Gaza, two rabbis offer a prayer for peace and for the ability to see each other's humanity and suffering.
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International Day of Non-Violence - Messages | United Nations On this International Day of Non-Violence, we honour the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, and his unwavering commitment to peace, truth and dignity for all.

On this International Day of Nonviolence, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls all people to find in nonviolent action "the power to resist injustice without hatred; confront oppression without cruelty; and build peace through dignity, not domination."
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What is Nonviolence? — The Metta Center for Nonviolence New: Seven Challenges for Nonviolence and the New Story. Learn More.

Today on International Translation Day, we share this reflection on the meaning of nonviolence and the word's Sanskrit roots.
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A white person (visible from the shoulders down) holds a yellow sign that reads "END THE NUCLEAR THREAT", with the symbol for a nuclear fallout shelter beneath it.

We signed onto a Joint Letter for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, which was presented to the United Nations yesterday.

Dive deeper into this initiative in this week's Peace & Life Connections. www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/...

An indigo-tinted image of nine prenatal ultrasounds in even rows. Superimposed white text in the center of the image reads: "'Like a boil that can never be cured so long as it is covered up but must be opened with all its ugliness to the natural medicines of air and light, injustice must be exposed, with all the tension exposure creates, to the light of human conscience and the air of national opinion before it can be cured.' (Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)".

Sometimes it's not enough to call out a violation of human rights. It needs to be shown.

This week's blog post explores the striking effect of using victim imagery in the abortion debate. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

A pink-tinted close-up of a dictionary page, centered on the word "choice". White centered text in the image reads: "'Choice': The Word's Meaning and (Mis)uses' by Ms. Boomer-ang, CLN contributing writer".

This week's blog post explores the challenges of using the word "choice" in the abortion debate, especially when broadly applying it toward people's beliefs about the issue.

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Is the U.S. at War With Venezuela? Latest Strike Raises Legal Concerns Critics suggest Trump’s attacks on alleged drug boats may violate international law and the U.S. Constitution.

The U.S. military's second deadly strike on a Venezuelan boat in international waters is raising serious questions about military aggression and extrajudicial killing.
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A photo of multiple people bicycling on a road, with their backs to the viewer. They are surrounded by trees, whose leaves are changing colors. There is a stone wall to the right of the bicyclists, and fallen leaves scattered all around. The Consistent Life Network logo (a white infinity symbol) is in the bottom right corner of the image.

Autumn is just around the corner. This year, it's jam-packed with CLE events near you! Find out the details in this week's Peace & Life Connections.

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A cold, empty hallway of a hospital. The Consistent Life Network logo (a white infinity symbol with a stroke that varies thickness) is superimposed in the bottom right corner of the image.

Did you miss last week's Peace & Life Connections? Catch up on our coverage of the Vigil to End the Nuclear Danger, updates to Problems at Planned Parenthood, and more!

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A blue-tinted image of a Black woman, caressing her pregnant belly. White text superimposed in the center of the image reads: "'How Abortion Doesn't Address Women's Real Problems' by Fr. Jim Hewes, Founder, Diocese of Rochester Human Life Commission."

Proponents claim that "abortion helps women". However, the causes that pressure people to choose abortion go ignored, including by abortion providers.

Read about real cases of this in this week's blog post. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

A green-tinted image of an older white woman in front of a crowd, reading aloud something into a microphone from a sheet of paper she's holding. Superimposed white text centered on the image reads: "'It is time to replace the logic of violence in which we are mired with a new logic of nonviolence, opening the space for creative, life-giving alternatives; training us for active love and healing rather than for fear and killing; providing solid ground for the abolition of nuclear weapons.' Marie Dennis, Senior Programme Director of the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative (CNI) and former co-president of Pax Christi International."

Our Vigil to End the Nuclear Danger gathered people from many walks of life, perspectives, and groups to stand up for peace. Read some of the perspectives shared in this week's blog. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Pics from this weekend's Vigil to End the Nuclear Danger! Thank you to everyone who joined us. May we continue to work toward the end of the nuclear threat - and the dawn of peace - together!

Photo credits: Maria Oswalt (1, 2,), Bill Samuel (3)

A yellow-tinted image of the mushroom cloud caused by the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Japan in 1945. White text superimposed on the center of the image reads: "'Reasons to Fear, Reasons to Hope: The Nuclear Threat After 80 Years' by John Whitehead, Antiwar writer & activist, and former CLN Board Member and President".

Today is the 80th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.

As we remember these tragedies, we examine where the threat of nuclear weapons stands today, and how we can save lives from them.

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A blurred image of people protesting in front of the White House. White text superimposed on the photo reads: "Vigil to End the Nuclear Danger. Saturday, August 9, 10:0am-12:00pm, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC. Come join Consistent Life Network, the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House of Washington, DC, and more allied groups in remembering those lost to nuclear violence. We testify to the destruction of nuclear war, and advocate for a day when the threat is no longer posed to human life." The Consistent Life Network logo (a white infinity symbol with a broad middle stroke and thinner end strokes) is in the bottom right corner.

Next weekend is our quarterly Vigil to End the Nuclear Danger. In a special way, we are remembering the 80th anniversary of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.

Want to join us? Find out more in this week's Peace & Life Connections. www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/...

A pink-tinted image of a a Latine family - a father, mother, and two daughters - hugging on the beach. Superimposed on the image is the following white text: "'If we want to raise kids who are more than activists — who are advocates with a moral compass—we need to help them understand life issues not as isolated controversies, but as a deeply connected moral vision.' (Nathanial John, guest writer)”.

How do we pass on the consistent life ethic to our kids? This week's blog offers a practical guide (and resources!) for parents, teachers, and youth-serving people on raising the next generation of CLE advocates.

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A turquoise-tinted image of a Black woman and an Asian man excitedly discussing something while sitting at a table. The woman is writing something down on a notepad. Superimposed on the image is the text: "'Turning Problems into Potential: Positive Social Movement Dynamics', by Rachel MacNair, CLN Board Member and Director of the Institute for Integrated Social Analysis".

Taking part in any social cause comes with its own problems. But what if these problems could be chances for growth? Read about these opportunities in this week's blog.

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A light wood desk with a desktop computer, keyboard & mouse, camera, and a podcast microphone. A small Consistent Life Network logo (a white infinity symbol with a thick middle stroke) is in the bottom right corner of the image.

Did you know we have a podcast? Or that we have curated CLE resources for kids and teens? Find out more through this week's Peace & Life Connections!

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A green-tinted image of an older woman, dressed in a veil and dress, treading barefoot through a muddy UNICEF camp. Superimposed white text on the image reads: "Vance was explicitly defending... 'America first,' specifically as reflected in domestic policy in open hostility to immigrants, and in foreign policy in the abrupt cutoff of existing humanitarian aid programs without so much as a phase-out... [This is] a moral defense of that kind of mass-scale callousness." (Julia Smucker, CLN Board Member)."

Our Board deconstructed Vance's use of "ordo amoris" to the immigration issue. Is it a sensible conclusion, or misappropriation?

Read more in this week's blog post. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

A pink-tinted photo of a veiled woman, back turned to the camera, sitting in front of an Iranian mosque. Text in the center of the image reads: "'We have no reason to believe that a US war of regime change against Iran would be any less difficult or costly [than earlier American attempts to overthrow other governments]. Such a war against Iran may even be far worse than these earlier wars, for simple reasons of scale.' - John Whitehead, antiwar writer & activist, and former CLN Board Member and President".

Israel and the United States are pushing the threat of war against Iran, positing a "regime change" for the country. Regardless of outcome, war would be catastrophic for all nations involved. Read John Whitehead's assessment in this week's blog.

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Happy Dobbs Day! Thousands of children are alive today thanks to the US Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022. That's something to celebrate! 🥳
#DobbsDay #ProLife #ConsistentLifeEthic #SCOTUS

The US strike on Iran’s nuclear sites: preliminary thoughts on the outcomes The US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have likely inflicted significant damage in the short term. But the technical challenges of destroying deeply buried sites, the possibility of relocated mat...

What is the real impact of US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites?

"While the attacks have likely inflicted significant damage on critical nuclear facilities in the short term, their ultimate success in halting Iran’s nuclear program is far from assured."

Read more from Herbert Lin. ⬇️

A light-teal-tinted photo of a protest sign that reads, "WE SAY NO TO WAR". In the center of the image, text reads: "The Huge Mistake: The U.S. Joins Israel in Bombing Iran, by John Whitehead, antiwar writer & activist, and former CLN Board Member & President".

The attempted "intervention" by the United States in bombing Iran adds to an already-deadly situation. Read more about the risks this poses to well-being at home & abroad in this week's blog.

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A Black man and a woman are seated at a wooden table. The man is in a wheelchair. They seem to be discussing something, gesturing to a paper on the table and a laptop.

Good news: the American Medical Association (AMA) reaffirmed their stance against euthanasia! Read this and more positive updates in this week's Peace & Life Connections.

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A green-tinted still of Snow White and the townspeople facing forward from the Disney film "Snow White" (2025). In the center of the image, text reads: "The theory behind the effectiveness of nonviolent action – an alternative to war as a way of opposing tyranny – is that power comes not from the sword but from the cooperation of the people." The quote is cited from Rachel MacNair, CLN Board Member and Director of the Institute for Integrated Social Analysis.

Relax and grab your bowl of popcorn for the next marathon of consistent life ethic movies! Find out which ones made the list in this week's blog post.

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Graphic on off-white background. Text: "Act now to save lives! Gregory Hunt of Alabama and Anthony Wainwright of Florida are scheduled for execution on Tuesday, June 10. John Hanson of Oklahoma is scheduled for execution on Thursday, June 12. Stephen Stanko of South Carolina is scheduled for execution on Friday, June 13." Headshots of Gregory Hunt, Anthony Wainwright, John Hanson, and Stephen Stanko featured next. Text: "What you can do to help: • Call AL Governor Kay Ivey at (334) 242-7100. • Call FL Governor Ron DeSantis at (850) 717-9210. • Contact OK Governor Kevin Stitt at (405) 521-2342 or governor@gov.ok.gov. • Call SC Governor Henry McMaster at (803) 734-2100. • Sign the petitions for each incarcerated person at the link in our bio. #EndTheDeathPenalty, one person at a time." The Consistent Life Network logo (an infinity symbol with a thickened center) is in the bottom right corner of the image.

FOUR executions are scheduled for this week in the U.S.! Take a few moments to save four lives and help #EndTheDeathPenalty.

Use the contact information listed to call the Governors, and sign the petitions here: deathpenaltyaction.org/take-action/...

Info: @deathpenaltyaction.bsky.social

A yellow-tinted image of three adults seated at a table and leaning forward, as if engaged in listening to someone else speak. The center text reads: "Quaker Queries, by Rachel MacNair (CLN Board Member and Director of the Institute for Integrated Social Analysis)".

Quakers consider issues and ideas through "Queries": gatherings in which members use a set list of questions as a guide for their discussion. Using this framework, Rachel MacNair developed Queries regarding abortion.

Delve deeper in this week's blog post. consistent-life.org/blog/index.p...

Looking for your next movie night flick? We've got some films that show how people can cross divides to recognize the humanity in each other. Read more about them in this week's blog post.

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