by Minga Claggett-Borne | May 18, 2011 | Light In Action, Stopping Violence
This March, the US and Europe entered into the Libyan civil war. Western civilization has a long history with Libya and only a pittance is studied in classrooms today.Libya plays a stellar role in ancient mythology. Does Libya play the dark cousin to Greek and Roman...
by Minga Claggett-Borne | May 4, 2011 | Light In Action, Stopping Violence
As a Quaker I vehemently disagree with Obama’s killing of bin Laden. It is immoral and believe it or not, illogical. Barack Obama said on May 2, “The world is safer; it is a better place because of the death of Osama bin Laden. …Today, we remember...
by Minga Claggett-Borne | Apr 5, 2011 | Aymara Quakers?, Quakers in the Field
I was walking with Juan down into the valley of La Paz. Not really walking, my feet sideways picked nimbly between stones and holes. It was a valley, with the descent so steep in this city 10,000 feet above the sea that I was breathless. Nevertheless I was happy to...
by Minga Claggett-Borne | Jan 12, 2011 | Light In Action
Over 7,000 people camped at the SOA watch at Ft Benning in November. 7,000 people trying to create a new social agenda. 7,000 people who are responsible patriots wanting to do their part. 7,000 people of all ages and backgrounds, Colombian mothers; drop-out artists;...
