I learned about Pittsburgh’s unique connection to modern Judaism and civil rights. Reform Jewish leaders developed and adopted the Pittsburgh Platform, which states, “We deem it our duty to participate in the great task of modern times, to solve, on the basis of justice and righteousness, the problems presented by the contrasts and evils of the present organization of society.” As an athlete I competed against Jewish boys from another integrated school, Taylor Allderdice in Squirrel Hill. Sometimes after track meets, we got pizza at Mineo’s. Squirrel Hill’s vibrancy didn’t come by chance. We learned how to live together. There was a deliberate investment in inclusion and peace.
Category Archives: Viva!
How Texans Can Avoid “Vote Flipping”

The Texas secretary of state’s office has warned that some voters who use Hart eSlate voting machines — in place in more than 80 counties — have reported seeing their choices flip to the other party’s candidate for Senate when they try to cast a straight ticket. The company says it’s user error. The Texas Tribune explains how voters can be sure their ballot is cast as intended.
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Image of Bloody Fetus Sent to Beto O’Rourke Supporters

Some residents in Garland, Texas, say they received a postcard featuring an image of a bloody fetus. They have at least one thing in common: yard signs supporting Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke. It is unclear who sent the postcards.
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Korean Translators Barred From Texas Polling Place

Volunteer Korean translators hoping to help voters understand their ballots say an election judge in one Harris County precinct told them to stand outside the 100-foot electioneering line. According to the county, voters who need a translator must bring their own — volunteers offering their services inside polling places are “simply not allowed.”
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Monday Open Thread | Jewish leaders tell Trump he’s not welcome in Pittsburgh
Letter to Trump from Pittsburgh Jewish Leaders
Thank you, Jesus! Trump is not welcome anywhere in the world. Stay away from Pittsburgh and let the families grieve in peace. It’s offensive to even think about going there. How dare him! His presence would be pouring salt in a gaping wound. STAY AWAY!

Gab.com fights to stay online after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Jewish Agency Criticized by Shooting Suspect Has a Long History of Aiding Refugees
HIAS has assisted hundreds of thousands of people displaced by conflict or persecution, often on account of their religious or political beliefs, to rebuild their lives.
Lewis Hamilton wins fifth Formula One world title at Mexico Grand Prix

• Driver celebrates landmark at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
• Champion has no intention of easing off in search of honours
Measured even by the exceptional standard he has set in dominating Formula One Lewis Hamilton, in taking his fifth title in Mexico, has unquestionably raised the bar to new heights. We, like he, should revel in his achievements. If motor racing’s history is defined by drivers, this must surely now be considered the Hamilton era. Delivering the championship was proof, were any needed, that not only is he at the peak of his powers but that as things stand no one can match him.
Max Verstappen won the race for Red Bull but Hamilton’s fourth place was enough to seal the title. The Briton knew what he had to do and delivered, as he has so often this season.
RSF unveils portraits of journalists arbitrarily detained in Saudi Arabia
At least 28 other journalists are currently in prison in Saudi Arabia, the victims of an opaque and arbitrary judicial system.
How To Blog 4 Peace on Social Media NOV 4
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| Use this template to make your own peace |
On Nov 4 Change your status to Dona Nobis Pacem (Latin for Grant Us Peace).Put up a peace graphic. Post and Share! Anywhere you are online. It’s that simple. Need more explanation? New to the movement?
If you want to be a peace blogger, you’ll need a peace globe and one of these: a blog or website, Facebook profile, Twitter account, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, BlogHer …anywhere you are online.
You can simply post “Dona nobis pacem” as your post title/status AND you can do the really cool thing and make a peace globe as well. We’ll even make one for you. Just tell us what you want on it and one of our volunteers will assist you. Message us and we’ll connect you with a volunteer designer.
1. Choose a template.
Go to the Official Site of Blog4Peace @ blog4peace.com to find blank templates like the one you see above OR CLICK THIS LINK for Peace Globe Templates. There are many colors and choices. All are free to use, except commercially, of course. Choose your favorite. Decorate as you wish with a message of peace. People put all kinds of things on their peace globes: pet pics, website urls, quotes, original drawings, poems, song lyrics, nature photos, family pics, anything that inspires and brings them peace!
See thousands of examples on the peace site for inspiration. There are pre-made globes for you as well. Just grab one. Even easier? Simply choose one from the albums on our Facebook page. Right click and save. Voila. You have a peace globe of your very own.
2. Post it anywhere online November 4.
TITLE your post/status update Dona Nobis Pacem (Latin for Grant us Peace). You can even make it your profile pic for the day! The goal is for all to say the same thing on the same day in the title. Then go do what peace bloggers do best. Write. Write powerful powerful words of peace. Peace prose. Peace poems. Peace songs. Peace art. Peace prayers. Use your unique voice and share it with people all over the world. We are in 214+ countries. It is your chance to be a voice for peace. It is our chance to encourage positive change. Words are powerful. This matters.
Post it on your Facebook page and on the Fan page timeline, on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, anywhere online.
3. TAG me @ facebook.com/MimiLenox and Hashtag #blog4peace.
Send your peace globe to Mimi@mimilenox.com so that it may be counted and documented on the Official Site. Visit each other. Wherever you see a peace globe, share it. It’s empowering to see so much positive energy floating through the Blogosphere in a world where so much peace is needed. See you November 4
Questions? EMAIL mimi@mimilenox.com or message me on Facebook
We believe that words are powerful….this matters.
Let’s make this day count.
Mimi Lenox Founder, Blog4Peace/BlogBlast4Peace @ blog4peace.com
http://mimilenox.com



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