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Visiting Scholar Institute of Conflict Analysis and Resolution George Mason University
Diane Perlman is a clinical and political psychologist, devoted to applying knowledge from psychology, conflict studies and social sciences to designing strategies and policies to reverse nuclear proliferation, to drastically reduce terrorism, and to raise consciousness about nonviolent strategies fo tension reduction and conflict transformation. She is co-chair of the committee on Global Violence and Security for Psychologists fro Social Responsibility and the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict and Violence, Division 48 of the American Psychological Association. She moved from Philadelphia to Washington, DC to start a social science think tank to channel knowledge about effective strategies, based on sound social science to members of congress, media, think tanks, academics, and activists. Some of her writings can be found on her websites, www.consciouspolitics.org and www.humanchainreaction.org
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Sunday, February 23, 2020CAN DEMS BE PART OF THE SOLUTION AT AIPAC? A Call to Democratic Candidates, Move On, If Not Now and the Working Families Why the Democratic candidates should not boycott AIPAC and how they can use their presence to raise consciousness and get votes.
Friday, June 28, 2019The Second Democratic Debate: Unfair, Unbalanced, Media Malpractice I thought the first Democratic debate on June 27, 2019, was dignified, admirable and even uplifting. Although I did not like the format or moderation, it was balanced. I hated the second debate. I was shocked at extreme unfairness, imbalance and media malpractice , preventing lesser-known candidates from revealing themselves. Moderators made no attempt at balance and directed questions to the same familiar few
Wednesday, June 26, 2019Presidential Paradigm Shift: "Join the Evolution" When I first heard Marianne Williamson say that she was "running with everyone," something clicked. It made perfect sense to me and suggested a new paradigm for a transformational 2020 presidential campaign.
Monday, June 18, 2018The Psychology of Splitting and Traumatizing Families Mental health professionals are gravely concerned about the known effects of the cruel and inhumane policy of tearing children away from their parents who have made extraordinary sacrifices to protect them. We are horrified as we helplessly witness our government inflicting psychological damage upon vulnerable people. Forced separations are a form of child abuse, psychological torture, reckless endangerment...
