Columnist Andrea Ayvazian: Celebrating new generation of activists
Amherst Regional High School students head back after a school walkout March 14 in honor of the 17 killed on Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and to advocate for stronger federal gun laws. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Someone told me this story is apocryphal, but I think it is true.
During the Vietnam War, the Rev. A.J. Muste, much loved and admired pacifist, political activist and leader in the anti-war movement, gathered with others day after day in front of the White House, held a candle, and vigiled in silence to protest the war.