Advice to the Next PresidentAdvice to the Next President
Cynthia sent along this wonderful poem from a Detroit Area 5th grader. It’s great to read something so straightforward and honest. It reminds me not to overthink. Advice to the
Category: Peace_Issues
Remembering Dr. King 40 Years LaterRemembering Dr. King 40 Years Later
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King. I remember the impact hearing of his death had on my mother, I remember her sobbing. I was seven
Cheney Gets It RightCheney Gets It Right
It’s hard for anything to make me more depressed about the state of the government, but this clip from Cheney from 1994 manages to make me even sadder.
The Best Protest Sign Ever?The Best Protest Sign Ever?
Last week, my pal Nancy was at the anti-war rally in D.C. and saw what just might be the greatest protest sign ever. It read: Another Jewish Mets Fan Against
Ohio’s Broken HeartOhio’s Broken Heart
Today I learned that most of the Marines’s killed this week were based in Ohio. How many more deaths before republican law makers start to question our leadership. Perhaps now
Three Brave and Honest KidsThree Brave and Honest Kids
I just received this email from Michigan Peaceworks and thought I’d pass it along to share with others… Alternative Graduation Celebration for three suspended Howell HS seniors: Saturday June 11th
Hotel RwandaHotel Rwanda
A few weeks ago Sarah and I went to see Hotel Rwanda and I have to say that it was one of the most moving and overwhelming films I have
Link to Legalizing TortureLink to Legalizing Torture
Rather than paraphrase and interpret their post, I’ll just ask that you head over and read this very important post from the political commentary blog, Obsidian Wings regarding U.S. policy
Doctorow On The Unfeeling PresidentDoctorow On The Unfeeling President
From Robin we have a link to this beautfully stated piece from novelist E.L. Doctorow entitled, The Unfeeling President “I fault this president for not knowing what death is. He
Leave No Child Behind – Except the RichLeave No Child Behind – Except the Rich
Most parents have no idea that buried deep in the No Child Left Behind Act is a requirement that the names and phone numbers of all High School Juniors and