Johan Galtung on violence.

Norwegian sociologist and founder of peace studies Johan Galtung is best known for developing the theory of the Violence Triangle, which divides violence into three distinct, mutually reinforcing categories: direct violence, structural violence, and cultural violence. I learned  about Johan Galtung at SFSU.  There are multiple iterations of violence.    Think about how structural and physicalContinue reading “Johan Galtung on violence.”

Manifesto of the Communist Party

by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels February 1848 Communism is already acknowledged by all European Powers to be itself a power. Communists should openly and in the face of the whole world publish their views, their aims, their tendencies…with a manifesto of the party itself . Communists in different nationalities met in London and createdContinue reading “Manifesto of the Communist Party”

Equal rights and equity for the people

Leilani Merrill July 2024 What is the best society to live in? A society with equal rights to education, housing, jobs, opportunities. Successful societies are those that create conditions that lead to better health, well being, and resilience for individuals and communities. And most importantly everyone has a sense of financial security and stability. WhatContinue reading “Equal rights and equity for the people”