The Wicked Truth / Third Things First explores the complexities of human nature with scholars, artists and activists who are giving their all to cultivate peaceful, compassionate communities by using art as a "third thing" to bend the imagination away from violence and marginalization.
At the heart of our work is a distressing insight, a "wicked truth" about human society: When we become convinced of our own righteousness, "good people" can do some really, really bad things.
Here, you'll find wisdom that reflects decades of partnership and lessons learned while pursuing conflict transformation, healed trauma, and true peace. Come join a growing community of peacebuilders, educators, authors, and changemakers willing to be seen as "wicked" for their commitment to empathy, nonviolence, and transformative learning. Let’s create a more compassionate world!