Tag: Rachel Corrie

  • Standing for justice — visiting family tells story of conflict

    Presentation on non-violence in Israel-Palestine conflict sparks conversation By Andrew Miner Originally published in the Oregon State Daily Barometer Rachel Corrie sacrificed her life hoping to bring peace through non-violence in the Israeli Palestine conflict. Craig and Cindy Corrie spoke Tuesday in the MU Journey Room about their daughter’s history. Rachel Corrie was protecting the…

  • Activist’s parents recall Palestinian strife

    By Tony Lystra Gazette-Times reporter Originally published in the Corvallis Gazette-Times Corvallis crowd hears legacy of nonviolent stance When Rachel Corrie was 2, she looked up at her mother and asked an unsettling question: “Mom,” she said, “Is brave part of growing up?” More than two decades later, just before her 24th birthday, Rachel was…

  • Rickman & Rachel Juggle Three Wins

    From What’s on Stage News My Name Is Rachel Corrie was the biggest straight play winner in this year’s Theatregoers’ Choice Awards, triumphing in three categories: Best New Play, Best Solo Performance and Best Director (See News, 31 Jan 2006). Alan Rickman, Megan Dodds and Katharine Viner – the trio behind Rachel Corrie – reunited…