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Letters from our readers.

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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine a year ago, I have read numerous articles by Friends examining whether the peace testimony remains relevant in our times.

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Love Is the Way to Peace

“Love Thy Neighbor. (No Exceptions.)”

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Friends Ask Quaker Oats to Change Its Name

Citing concerns about cultural appropriation, 28 Friends and allies have signed an epistle to Quaker Oats

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