Compassionate Perspectives on Criminal Justice, Civil Rights, Animal Rights, and Social Change
Hadar Aviram
| A leading voice on criminal justice, courtroom practices, policing, punishment and incarceration. |
Author of:
Yesterday's Monsters
The Legal Promise and Process of Justice
Cheap on Crime
Compassionate Practices
Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love: that is the eternal rule.
The Buddha
Good food that is healthy for the body, the soul, movements, community celebrations and the planet.
Hadar Aviram writes about:
Nourishment for Social Justice Activists and Supporters
Compassionate Scholarship
Blog posts, articles, and books on social justice, the criminal justice system, human rights, social justice and animal rights.
Compassionate Practices
Mindfulness meditation, heart practices, and musings of how to be present and awake with what arises.
Compassionate Cooking
Awesome vegan recipes and writings on food, family feasts and food justice.
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