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Finally a judge who supports civil disobedience

By Steve Clemens, Mennonista

The style and affect of the two African-American Judges couldn't be more pronounced: Dark-complexioned, gaunt, stern and decorous Edward Wilson in St. Paul is a stark contrast with the light-skinned, jovial, extroverted Judge Darryl Lowe in Omaha.MORE »

Peacemaking is a journey, not a point of arrival

By Steve Clemens, Mennonista

Peacemaking is a journey, not a point of arrival. I never thought my up bringing would lead me to this event. My Evangelical background dismissed anything labeled "inter-faith" - and its stark "saved/lost" dichotomy almost relished the idea of leaving some behind.MORE »

I tried to be law-abiding during an illegal war

By Steve Clemens, Mennonista

Judge Edward Wilson looked down from on high. The Judge's perch in the Ramsey County Courthouse is designed to give the impression that the one who occupies the "high ground" in this legal battlefield has the superior position.MORE »

Alliant vigil marks Gandhi's birthday

By Steve Clemens

On Friday, October 2nd, the AlliantACTION vigil group celebrated Gandhi's birthday again with a nonviolent presence at the entrance to Alliant Techsystems, Minnesota's largest "defense"[sic] contractor and Merchant of Death.MORE »