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Gun Violence

These Are the Stakes

Format GalleryPosted on July 22, 2022January 28, 2026Categories VOICETags end gun violence, gun conrol, gun violence

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson ran a political ad that captivated the nation. Sometimes referred to as “Daisy Girl,” it featured a young girl plucking petals from a daisy while … Continue reading These Are the Stakes

The Soul Box Project presents screening of “Behind the Bullet”

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The Soul Box Project is hosting a free screening of Behind the Bullet to deepen awareness of untold stories from the U.S. gunfire epidemic. Many thanks to director Heidi Yewman … Continue reading The Soul Box Project presents screening of “Behind the Bullet”

The Soul Box Project: Art Revealing the Gunfire Epidemic

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View 6,000 origami boxes representing the number of people killed by gunfire every two months in the United States. Each 3- by 3-inch Soul Box carries the name of a … Continue reading The Soul Box Project: Art Revealing the Gunfire Epidemic

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End Gun Violence Sabbath: Nov. 15-17, 2019

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EMO and Lift Every Voice Oregon (LEVO) invite faith communities from all backgrounds and all parts of our state to join us on a single weekend, lifting our voices for … Continue reading End Gun Violence Sabbath: Nov. 15-17, 2019

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Words Do Matter

Format GalleryPosted on August 7, 2019April 6, 2020Categories President's BlogTags gun violence, gun violence prevention, hate crimes1 Comment

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn … Continue reading Words Do Matter

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