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Poetry

On a Friend’s 70th Birthday

FJ Poetry: His feet walk daily paths, as duties call... Bob Welsh
Student Voices Project

For a religious group known for its silent worship, we’re a pretty outspoken bunch

Student Voices: "We advocate, we organize, we vote, we speak the truth, and when necessary, we protest. We may worship… Greyson Acquaviva, Anna Avanesyan, Charlie Melchior-Fisher, Preston Melchior-Fisher
Student Voices Project

I hope you make the right decisions for our country, especially for the children like me

Student Voices: "If I were the president, I would retrain the people who have lost their jobs in the coal… Rimil Ghosh
Student Voices Project

I have found that acceptance is key and welcoming change is how people can be happy

Student Voices: " Teaching one another our different ways is how communities can improve each individual’s life. This may sound… Zora Carroll
Student Voices Project

The American people cannot wait a year let alone until 2019 for healthcare

Student Voices: "My mom worked for the federal government as a contractor for nine years. She chose to leave her… Karabelo Bowsky
Student Voices Project

America needs to be a safe place for anybody and everybody

Student Voices: "Many people are fleeing war-torn countries to find a safe, new life in America. They dream of living… Gillian C. Murray
Student Voices Project

I feel that nationalism can help America

Student Voices: "However, for someone who promises that “America now will be heard,” perhaps it’s time to listen to everyone,… Jacob Orloff
Features

The Shape We Take

Growing diverse leadership in Baltimore Yearly Meeting. Dyresha Harris

Traversing a State of Truth

Part two of "Ohio Yearly Meeting Gathering and Quaker Spring."

News, May 2017

News of Friends: Philadelphia Young Adults reenvision lecture series; FLGBTQC heads into year of jubilee; QuEST appoints new director. Staff
Online Features

A Quaker on a Commune

A Friend finds inspiration while visiting a long-standing intentional community. Hayley Hathaway

Robert Latta Barrus

Barrus—Robert Latta Barrus, 98, on October 19, 2016, at home in Celo, N.C., peacefully, holding his wife’s hand. Bob was…
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