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Silence in the Noise

By Mary Braden on February 1, 2017

The world is so noisy, especially now. We are surrounded by so much racket that it’s hard to discern how […]

Mary Braden lives in Baltimore, Md.


Posted in: February 2017, Viewpoint
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Who Is My Neighbor?

By Ellie Beach on January 1, 2017

Can we reject unacceptable actions and still find ways to touch those neighbors in pain? 🔒

Ellie Beach lives in Hiram, Ohio.


Posted in: January 2017: Quakers in the Workplace, Viewpoint
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Viewpoint: How to Write a Thank‐you Note

By Mariellen Gilpin on December 1, 2016

How to get through that pile of thank‐you notes—and end up liking your Friends! 🔒

Mariellen Gilpin lives in Champaign, Ill.


Posted in: Giving and Philanthropy, Viewpoint
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Viewpoint: Persuasive Letters to the Editor

By Don Byrd on November 1, 2016

Tips for getting your thoughts printed in your local paper.

Don Byrd lives in Bloomington, Ind.


Posted in: Quakers and Social Media, Viewpoint
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End Slavery for All

By John Andrew Gallery on September 1, 2016

Viewpoint. 🔒

John Andrew Gallery lives in Philadelphia, Pa. He can be contacted at jagphila@mac.com.


Posted in: September 2016, Viewpoint
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Viewpoint: Finding Quakerism on My Own

By Patty Quinn on June 1, 2016

An ongoing journey from Catholicism to free‐range spirituality to Quakerism.

Patty Quinn lives in Philadelphia, Pa.


Posted in: 2016, Departments, June/July 2016: Almost Quaker, Viewpoint
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Viewpoint: Toward a Better Understanding

By Gretchen Bell on May 1, 2016

A reader suggests that even a simple tool such as Wikipedia can help us learn more about violent extremists. 🔒

The author lives in Brookhaven, Pa.


Posted in: May 2016: Gender and Sexuality, Viewpoint
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Love—Even for Myself

By Kim on March 1, 2016

Our March 2016 Viewpoint 🔒

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Posted in: Disability and Inclusion, Viewpoint
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Viewpoint: Spiritual Kinship in the Family of God

By Eric Palmieri on February 1, 2016

“The greatest tragedies of our time…” 🔒

Eric Palmieri lives in North Providence, R.I.


Posted in: February 2016, Viewpoint
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Viewpoint: Freeing the Oppressors

By Gracia Fay Ellwood on January 1, 2016

A response to the Wall Street Journal op‐ed headlined “Quakers: No Friends of Israel”

Gracia Fay Ellwood lives in Pasadena, Calif.


Posted in: January 2016: Quakers and the Political Process, Viewpoint
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