@peaceprofe4p.bsky.social
Educator, Lover of Peace, Avid Reader, Intercultural Communicator
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“Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.” - Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama
#RadioFreeAmerica
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November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.” - Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama
#RadioFreeAmerica
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If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself. https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
5 ways to find common ground during the holidays
If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself. https://to.pbs.org/44vsSan
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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"The operation has prompted reflection from residents across the political spectrum, who wonder whether the aggressive tactics were worth it...."
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November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
"The operation has prompted reflection from residents across the political spectrum, who wonder whether the aggressive tactics were worth it...."
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Backyard sightings: black-eyed Susan in my yard. The only one. Stand tall. Be strong.
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Backyard sightings: black-eyed Susan in my yard. The only one. Stand tall. Be strong.
Dine out for peace at The Lobby Bar on Wed from 4-6pm!
10% of purchases benefit the Richmond Peace Education Center. Plus, explore Quirk Hotel’s Peace of Cake exhibit and enter the $10 raffle for a unique sculptural papier-mâché cake. All proceeds support RPEC.
10% of purchases benefit the Richmond Peace Education Center. Plus, explore Quirk Hotel’s Peace of Cake exhibit and enter the $10 raffle for a unique sculptural papier-mâché cake. All proceeds support RPEC.
November 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Dine out for peace at The Lobby Bar on Wed from 4-6pm!
10% of purchases benefit the Richmond Peace Education Center. Plus, explore Quirk Hotel’s Peace of Cake exhibit and enter the $10 raffle for a unique sculptural papier-mâché cake. All proceeds support RPEC.
10% of purchases benefit the Richmond Peace Education Center. Plus, explore Quirk Hotel’s Peace of Cake exhibit and enter the $10 raffle for a unique sculptural papier-mâché cake. All proceeds support RPEC.
🍰✨ Support peace & creativity! Dine out for peace at The Lobby Bar Nov. 19 (4–6 PM)—10% goes to @peacerva ☮️ Plus, enter Quirk Hotel’s sculptural cake raffle ($10/ticket) for a chance to take home edible art! Proceeds benefit RPEC. #DineForPeace #RVA #SupportLocal
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
🍰✨ Support peace & creativity! Dine out for peace at The Lobby Bar Nov. 19 (4–6 PM)—10% goes to @peacerva ☮️ Plus, enter Quirk Hotel’s sculptural cake raffle ($10/ticket) for a chance to take home edible art! Proceeds benefit RPEC. #DineForPeace #RVA #SupportLocal
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Join me live as I deliver remarks tonight from Richmond: www.youtube.com/live/Tp_iema...
Election Night Watch Party with Abigail Spanberger in Richmond
YouTube video by Abigail Spanberger for Governor
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November 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Join me live as I deliver remarks tonight from Richmond: www.youtube.com/live/Tp_iema...
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New Program: Table Talks Potluck Workshop
Tired of conversations turning into shouting matches? Join us for an interactive evening on how to engage across differences with compassion, curiosity, and deep listening. Space is limited—reserve your spot now: bit.ly/RPEC_Event
Tired of conversations turning into shouting matches? Join us for an interactive evening on how to engage across differences with compassion, curiosity, and deep listening. Space is limited—reserve your spot now: bit.ly/RPEC_Event
October 31, 2025 at 8:39 PM
New Program: Table Talks Potluck Workshop
Tired of conversations turning into shouting matches? Join us for an interactive evening on how to engage across differences with compassion, curiosity, and deep listening. Space is limited—reserve your spot now: bit.ly/RPEC_Event
Tired of conversations turning into shouting matches? Join us for an interactive evening on how to engage across differences with compassion, curiosity, and deep listening. Space is limited—reserve your spot now: bit.ly/RPEC_Event
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A Peace of Cake Fundraiser! 🍰
Wed, Nov 19 | 4–6pm | Lobby Bar at Quirk
Happy hour featuring sculptural cakes by local artists
✨ Grab your raffle tickets for a chance to take home one of these one-of-a-kind creations — all while supporting RPEC.
Come mingle, sip, and see who takes the cake! 💕
Wed, Nov 19 | 4–6pm | Lobby Bar at Quirk
Happy hour featuring sculptural cakes by local artists
✨ Grab your raffle tickets for a chance to take home one of these one-of-a-kind creations — all while supporting RPEC.
Come mingle, sip, and see who takes the cake! 💕
October 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A Peace of Cake Fundraiser! 🍰
Wed, Nov 19 | 4–6pm | Lobby Bar at Quirk
Happy hour featuring sculptural cakes by local artists
✨ Grab your raffle tickets for a chance to take home one of these one-of-a-kind creations — all while supporting RPEC.
Come mingle, sip, and see who takes the cake! 💕
Wed, Nov 19 | 4–6pm | Lobby Bar at Quirk
Happy hour featuring sculptural cakes by local artists
✨ Grab your raffle tickets for a chance to take home one of these one-of-a-kind creations — all while supporting RPEC.
Come mingle, sip, and see who takes the cake! 💕
🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is happening at a new location!
Join us 9/26 at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
Join us 9/26 at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
September 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is happening at a new location!
Join us 9/26 at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
Join us 9/26 at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
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On this International Day of Peace it's easy to feel these are hollow words. Education plays a huge part in making peace and justice a reality, which is why @educatorsforpeace.bsky.social is on a mission to make it central. Join us
educatorsforpeace.co.uk/call-to-action
educatorsforpeace.co.uk/call-to-action
September 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
On this International Day of Peace it's easy to feel these are hollow words. Education plays a huge part in making peace and justice a reality, which is why @educatorsforpeace.bsky.social is on a mission to make it central. Join us
educatorsforpeace.co.uk/call-to-action
educatorsforpeace.co.uk/call-to-action
🎄Spotted Christmas decorations... and it's not even the Fall Equinox yet.
At this rate, Santa’s gonna beat the pumpkins to the punch. 🎃❄️
Can we at least let the leaves change first?
#TooSoon #LetItFallFirst #PumpkinSpiceNotPeppermint
At this rate, Santa’s gonna beat the pumpkins to the punch. 🎃❄️
Can we at least let the leaves change first?
#TooSoon #LetItFallFirst #PumpkinSpiceNotPeppermint
September 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
🎄Spotted Christmas decorations... and it's not even the Fall Equinox yet.
At this rate, Santa’s gonna beat the pumpkins to the punch. 🎃❄️
Can we at least let the leaves change first?
#TooSoon #LetItFallFirst #PumpkinSpiceNotPeppermint
At this rate, Santa’s gonna beat the pumpkins to the punch. 🎃❄️
Can we at least let the leaves change first?
#TooSoon #LetItFallFirst #PumpkinSpiceNotPeppermint
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🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is happening at a new location!
Join us at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
Join us at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
September 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is happening at a new location!
Join us at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
Join us at Elephant Thai Restaurant at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
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The federal vaccine advisory panel, appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted against adding a combined measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox vaccine to a federal program that covers vaccination costs. The decision reversed a vote taken the previous day,
September 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The federal vaccine advisory panel, appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted against adding a combined measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox vaccine to a federal program that covers vaccination costs. The decision reversed a vote taken the previous day,
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “Richmond #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day Kickoff” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Richmond #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day Kickoff · Mobilize
The billionaires continue to wage a cruel war on working people, with their cronies in the administration, ICE and law enforcement backing up their attacks. This Labor Day we will continue to stand st...
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August 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “Richmond #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day Kickoff” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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☕ Peace Café returns at The Smoky Mug! 🕊️ Join us Sept 3, 9:30am for conversation & community as we plan Intl Day of Peace (Sept 21). Come curious, compassionate, as you are. 💻 2930 North Ave, RVA #PeaceCafe #PeaceDay #Community #RichmondVA #PeaceEducation
August 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
☕ Peace Café returns at The Smoky Mug! 🕊️ Join us Sept 3, 9:30am for conversation & community as we plan Intl Day of Peace (Sept 21). Come curious, compassionate, as you are. 💻 2930 North Ave, RVA #PeaceCafe #PeaceDay #Community #RichmondVA #PeaceEducation
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Pritzker: To the members of the press who are assembled here today and listening across the country, I am asking for your courage to tell it like it is. This is not a time to pretend here that there are two sides to this story.
August 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Pritzker: To the members of the press who are assembled here today and listening across the country, I am asking for your courage to tell it like it is. This is not a time to pretend here that there are two sides to this story.
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As the world still feels the lasting impact of nuclear weapons testing, John Hersey’s Hiroshima reminds us of the human cost of war. Join us for a thoughtful book discussion as we reflect on history, peace, and the urgent call for a nuclear-free future. 🕊📖 #ReadforPeace #RVA #NoNukes #peace #book
August 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
As the world still feels the lasting impact of nuclear weapons testing, John Hersey’s Hiroshima reminds us of the human cost of war. Join us for a thoughtful book discussion as we reflect on history, peace, and the urgent call for a nuclear-free future. 🕊📖 #ReadforPeace #RVA #NoNukes #peace #book
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WTF 🤬
This is happening in Washington, DC
This is happening in Washington, DC
August 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
WTF 🤬
This is happening in Washington, DC
This is happening in Washington, DC
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Welcome to a “My Memory Ain’t What it Used to Be” edition of the MAGA Minute!
Today, Trump announces the first homocide-free week in DC “in memory.”
Editor’s Note: The last homicide-free week was in March.
#RadioFreeAmerica #MAGAminute
Today, Trump announces the first homocide-free week in DC “in memory.”
Editor’s Note: The last homicide-free week was in March.
#RadioFreeAmerica #MAGAminute
August 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Welcome to a “My Memory Ain’t What it Used to Be” edition of the MAGA Minute!
Today, Trump announces the first homocide-free week in DC “in memory.”
Editor’s Note: The last homicide-free week was in March.
#RadioFreeAmerica #MAGAminute
Today, Trump announces the first homocide-free week in DC “in memory.”
Editor’s Note: The last homicide-free week was in March.
#RadioFreeAmerica #MAGAminute
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🌟 Reminder!
🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is tomorrow evening!
Join us at Lemon Cuisine of India at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is tomorrow evening!
Join us at Lemon Cuisine of India at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
August 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
🌟 Reminder!
🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is tomorrow evening!
Join us at Lemon Cuisine of India at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
🍽️ Dinner & Dialogue is tomorrow evening!
Join us at Lemon Cuisine of India at 6:30 PM for good food and even better conversation. No set topic—just real talk, shared stories, and a welcoming space to explore peace, justice, and community.
🕊️ All are welcome! No need to register!
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📚 Read for Peace returns! Join us Aug 27 at 6:30pm for a discussion of John Hersey’s Hiroshima—80 years after the atomic bomb. What can we learn from survivors’ stories, and how do they guide us in a nuclear world today? 💬 Sponsored by #RichmondPeaceEducationCenter.
August 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
📚 Read for Peace returns! Join us Aug 27 at 6:30pm for a discussion of John Hersey’s Hiroshima—80 years after the atomic bomb. What can we learn from survivors’ stories, and how do they guide us in a nuclear world today? 💬 Sponsored by #RichmondPeaceEducationCenter.
📚 Read for Peace – Hiroshima by John Hersey
80 years after the atomic bombing, join us Aug 27, 6:30 PM at Ginter Park Library to reflect on survivors’ stories & what peace means in a nuclear world. Free & open to all. #Hiroshima80 #ReadForPeace #PeaceMatters
80 years after the atomic bombing, join us Aug 27, 6:30 PM at Ginter Park Library to reflect on survivors’ stories & what peace means in a nuclear world. Free & open to all. #Hiroshima80 #ReadForPeace #PeaceMatters
August 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
📚 Read for Peace – Hiroshima by John Hersey
80 years after the atomic bombing, join us Aug 27, 6:30 PM at Ginter Park Library to reflect on survivors’ stories & what peace means in a nuclear world. Free & open to all. #Hiroshima80 #ReadForPeace #PeaceMatters
80 years after the atomic bombing, join us Aug 27, 6:30 PM at Ginter Park Library to reflect on survivors’ stories & what peace means in a nuclear world. Free & open to all. #Hiroshima80 #ReadForPeace #PeaceMatters