All profit from sales of CLAB calendars and CLAB merchandise supports Nebraskans for Peace , a statewide advocacy organization working non-violently for peace with justice through community building, education and political action. Peace activists know that a pacifist is not one who is passive. A pacifist's role is a difficult role, requiring education skills, patience, determination, persistence and plain nitty-gritty work. The work can shape attitudes and understanding. It doesn't use the easy short-cut of violence.
Power is redefined.
Earl Lee, the 1999 cover cat has that determined, no-nonsense look that says he means business. You can say this cover cat looks powerful, determined, patient and friendly. There's no-nonsense Motorboat, thoughtful Eliza Doolittle, enticing Meribah, to name a few. And as always, the quotes inspire or refresh you each month. They are authored by some real activists, including Julia Ward Howe, Mohandas Gandhi, Peter Maurin, Thich Nhat Hanh, Phil Ochs, Elise Boulding and Jim Wallis.