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Thousands will be marching against the cuts
Quakers will gather in London this Saturday alongside thousands of people from other faith groups in a major national protest against the government cuts. The groups, who will march with other, secular organisations, are in unity on a shared concern: the effect the cuts will have on the quality of...
American conscientious objector wins appeal
A conscientious objector in the US has won his appeal for discharge from the navy despite anti-Quaker insults used by an officer investigating his claim.
Japanese earthquake and Friends
Japanese Friends have met to discern God’s guidance on how they can best respond to the suffering caused by last week’s earthquake and tsunami. They have also thanked Quakers in Britain for messages of support and love.
Under 18 recruitment setback
Quakers have expressed disappointment with a committee of MPs who have recommended keeping the minimum age of military recruitment at sixteen. The UK is the only country in Europe to routinely recruit people aged under eighteen into the armed forces.
Cardiff compromise
Friends in Cardiff have supported a compromise in a controversy over the use of their Meeting house.
Threat to soup runs
This was the case in the Irish famine and in Germany in the twentieth century – but today in London, this simple act of charity has provoked a heated debate.
Straw bales for San Diego
The Californian city of San Diego is to host the world’s first Quaker Meeting House made of straw bales. More than eighty volunteers have been involved over a period of four years in the process of building the San Diego Friends Center, which will open with a weekend of...
Legal challenge to cuts
Conflict over cuts to housing benefit is set to move to the courts. The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has launched legal action against the government.
International Women’s Day
Quakers were among those marking International Women’s Day on Tuesday.
‘Discharge as of right’
There has been progress on the issue of ‘discharge as of right’ for young soldiers.