Addressing division & violence in the great Pacific Northwest — before it starts

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Ideological and political violence is contagious and we are all part of the cure

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CURE:PNW is focused on behavior of violence, not on an ideology.

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This should be a fantastic learning experience! Kudos @riversgatechurch for organizing 💗
This should be a fantastic learning experience! Kudos @riversgatechurch for organizing 💗
On Oct 12 we will be part of a screening & dialogue for the documentary #JoinOrDie ~ join us!
On Oct 12 we will be part of a screening & dialogue for the documentary #JoinOrDie ~ join us!
Hey ~ Sept 12 in Kalama from 6-8 pm at the Westin Amphitheater on 214 N Hendrickson Dr, CitiServe & other groups are holding an event to learn to use our voices to build up, not tear down. Join us!
Hey ~ Sept 12 in Kalama from 6-8 pm at the Westin Amphitheater on 214 N Hendrickson Dr, CitiServe & other groups are holding an event to learn to use our voices to build up, not tear down. Join us!
Nope, it’s not @human_paced doing an impression of Turkish silver medalist #YusufDikec ~ he’s welcoming members of community-based orgs who are helping folks build skills to disagree better. Their organizations are empowering folks to bui
Nope, it’s not @human_paced doing an impression of Turkish silver medalist #YusufDikec ~ he’s welcoming members of community-based orgs who are helping folks build skills to disagree better. Their organizations are empowering folks to build resilient communities that contribute to a less polarized society. Gold medal work! 🥇
@blazakr spoke earlier today with @fox12oregon about examples of de-escalations that folks in the Portland protest movement, the police & our team are using to allow people to exercise their right to peaceful protest: https://www.kptv.com/news/fo
@blazakr spoke earlier today with @fox12oregon about examples of de-escalations that folks in the Portland protest movement, the police & our team are using to allow people to exercise their right to peaceful protest: https://www.kptv.com/news/fox-12-now/
More from the team: Exploring non-duality ~ link to our YouTube channel is in our bio https://youtu.be/NRya9gUQ41Y?si=m9a6iCFlbRUnGhOp
More from the team: Exploring non-duality ~ link to our YouTube channel is in our bio https://youtu.be/NRya9gUQ41Y?si=m9a6iCFlbRUnGhOp
Tonight’s the night! Please join us and @pleaseelaborate
Tonight’s the night! Please join us and @pleaseelaborate
If you or someone you care about is considering using violence to address a political issue that deeply concerns you, please contact us!
If you or someone you care about is considering using violence to address a political issue that deeply concerns you, please contact us!
‘Violence of peace’? That doesn’t make any sense!… Or does it? Join a panel of folks filled with expertise AND different viewpoints to explore this issue ~ February 28, 7-9 pm Portland Community College, Cascade Moriarty Audi
‘Violence of peace’? That doesn’t make any sense!… Or does it? Join a panel of folks filled with expertise AND different viewpoints to explore this issue ~ February 28, 7-9 pm Portland Community College, Cascade Moriarty Auditorium.
If ever a gathering had what @priyaparker calls a #disputablepurpose, it’s this upcoming event on Feb 28. We are really looking forward to exploring this topic!
If ever a gathering had what @priyaparker calls a #disputablepurpose, it’s this upcoming event on Feb 28. We are really looking forward to exploring this topic!
Sure in this election yr there are serious divisions threatening our society. Yet Dr @blazakr reminds incitement to violence is a proven tactic for rallying support for political extremism. We can learn ways to express our views w/out 📈risk of viole
Sure in this election yr there are serious divisions threatening our society. Yet Dr @blazakr reminds incitement to violence is a proven tactic for rallying support for political extremism. We can learn ways to express our views w/out 📈risk of violence. Our bio has link to our YouTube channel w/ this @koin6 interview https://youtu.be/08RYVhIv5WI?si=DtW9kvQD_S868Whq. And if you or someone in your life needs help, call our hotline.
@thekingcenter teaches how to internalize nonviolence as a lifestyle. #ItStartsWithMe
@thekingcenter teaches how to internalize nonviolence as a lifestyle. #ItStartsWithMe
If you or someone you love is experiencing escalation or polarization around political issues and want an outlet or support, call our confidential hotline at 1-541-583-0073
If you or someone you love is experiencing escalation or polarization around political issues and want an outlet or support, call our confidential hotline at 1-541-583-0073
Braxton Hale discussing with Dr @blazakr a vision for what the CURE:PDX project could be ~ our bio has the link to our YouTube channel with the interview: youtu.be/OUGW2NqyoWY?si…
Braxton Hale discussing with Dr @blazakr a vision for what the CURE:PDX project could be ~ our bio has the link to our YouTube channel with the interview: youtu.be/OUGW2NqyoWY?si…
Understanding that facts aren’t perhaps the magic tool to facilitating productive & non-polarizing exchange that we think they are is important. So what tools can help us have deeper dialogue? A CURE:PDX workshop attendee shares what he lea
Understanding that facts aren’t perhaps the magic tool to facilitating productive & non-polarizing exchange that we think they are is important. So what tools can help us have deeper dialogue? A CURE:PDX workshop attendee shares what he learned ~ link to our Substack in our bio: https://curepdx.substack.com/p/my-experience-with-curepdxs-beyond?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1865755&post_id=140203204&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=kp&utm_medium=email
CURE:PDX works to interrupt the spread of violent extremism. Our team includes members whose political views reflect a range of perspectives across the political spectrum. On our YouTube channel (link in bio), you can find Braxton Hale talking with R
CURE:PDX works to interrupt the spread of violent extremism. Our team includes members whose political views reflect a range of perspectives across the political spectrum. On our YouTube channel (link in bio), you can find Braxton Hale talking with Ryan Nakade about resolving conflict in left spaces https://youtu.be/6nM6nwAGMco?si=rH7S-h6TlGtecSQm
This should be a fantastic learning experience! Kudos @riversgatechurch for organizing 💗 On Oct 12 we will be part of a screening & dialogue for the documentary #JoinOrDie ~ join us! Hey ~ Sept 12 in Kalama from 6-8 pm at the Westin Amphitheater on 214 N Hendrickson Dr, CitiServe & other groups are holding an event to learn to use our voices to build up, not tear down. Join us! Nope, it’s not @human_paced doing an impression of Turkish silver medalist #YusufDikec ~ he’s welcoming members of community-based orgs who are helping folks build skills to disagree better. Their organizations are empowering folks to bui @blazakr spoke earlier today with @fox12oregon about examples of de-escalations that folks in the Portland protest movement, the police & our team are using to allow people to exercise their right to peaceful protest: https://www.kptv.com/news/fo More from the team: Exploring non-duality ~ link to our YouTube channel is in our bio https://youtu.be/NRya9gUQ41Y?si=m9a6iCFlbRUnGhOp Tonight’s the night! Please join us and @pleaseelaborate If you or someone you care about is considering using violence to address a political issue that deeply concerns you, please contact us! ‘Violence of peace’? That doesn’t make any sense!… Or does it? Join a panel of folks filled with expertise AND different viewpoints to explore this issue ~ February 28, 7-9 pm Portland Community College, Cascade Moriarty Audi If ever a gathering had what @priyaparker calls a #disputablepurpose, it’s this upcoming event on Feb 28. We are really looking forward to exploring this topic! Sure in this election yr there are serious divisions threatening our society. Yet Dr @blazakr reminds incitement to violence is a proven tactic for rallying support for political extremism. We can learn ways to express our views w/out 📈risk of viole @thekingcenter teaches how to internalize nonviolence as a lifestyle. #ItStartsWithMe If you or someone you love is experiencing escalation or polarization around political issues and want an outlet or support, call our confidential hotline at 1-541-583-0073 Braxton Hale discussing with Dr @blazakr a vision for what the CURE:PDX project could be ~ our bio has the link to our YouTube channel with the interview: youtu.be/OUGW2NqyoWY?si… Understanding that facts aren’t perhaps the magic tool to facilitating productive & non-polarizing exchange that we think they are is important. So what tools can help us have deeper dialogue? A CURE:PDX workshop attendee shares what he lea CURE:PDX works to interrupt the spread of violent extremism. Our team includes members whose political views reflect a range of perspectives across the political spectrum. On our YouTube channel (link in bio), you can find Braxton Hale talking with R

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