PEACE & JUSTICE
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A fair world lays the foundations for peace.
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Rachel Corrie and the Image of Israel
by Neve Gordonposted Mar 18, 2010 - Commentary: What can we learn from Israel's response to the death of Rachel Corrie, who was crushed by a bulldozer while protesting the demolition of Palestinian homes in the Gaza strip?
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What Haitians Want from Americans (and What They Don't)
by Beverly Bellposted Mar 17, 2010 - We asked Haitians in civil society organizations, on the streets, in buses, “What do you want from the U.S.? What help can Americans give Haiti?” Here are some of their answers.
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NATO Goes Anti-Nuclear?
by Alice Slaterposted Mar 11, 2010 - There is extraordinary momentum behind calls to abolish nuclear weapons, with other NATO members challenging the U.S. to keep up.
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Haitian Women Mourn the Dead, Recommit to the Living
by Beverly Bellposted Mar 08, 2010 - In Haiti, International Women's Day is a reminder of what women have done and are still doing to keep hope alive.
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A Future for Agriculture, A Future for Haiti
by Beverly Bellposted Mar 04, 2010 - Haiti's way forward is tied to food sovereignty and a renewed focus on local agriculture.
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Everyday Conversations to Heal Racism
by Roberto Vargasposted Mar 04, 2010 - 5 steps to courageous conversations about race and culture.
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Loving Day Celebrates Love that Knows No Racial Bounds
by Berit Andersonposted Mar 04, 2010 - Loving Day celebrates the ruling in Loving v. Virginia that made it illegal for a state to enforce laws banning interracial marriage.
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Race: Are We So Different?
by Ashlee Greenposted Mar 04, 2010 - Line up a dozen skin types against your own: Can you tell where black ends and white begins?
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Protests Mount Against Israeli Blockade of Gaza
posted Feb 26, 2010 - In a series of protests across the Arab world, activists have demanded an end to the siege of the Gaza Strip and expressed outrage at the Egyptian government for actions that reflect the political will of Israel and the United States.
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Appeals Court Rules Inmates Entitled to Voting Rights
by Jeff Raderstrongposted Feb 26, 2010 - A federal appeals court in January ruled that felons incarcerated in Washington State have been illegally barred from voting.
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Bolivia to Host Climate Summit for the People
by Margit Christensonposted Feb 26, 2010 - Bolivian President Evo Morales has called for an alternative climate-change conference, this one involving governments as well as non-governmental organizations, indigenous groups, scientists, and environmentalists.
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"Pro-poor" Relief for Haiti
by Kim Eckartposted Feb 26, 2010 - In the aftermath of the Jan. 12 earthquake that is believed to have killed more than 150,000 people, a call is growing for more long-term, sustainable solutions, such as debt relief.
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Homegrown Aid in Haiti
by Beverly Bellposted Feb 25, 2010 - Many displaced Haitians are turning to neighbors, family, and peasant organizations in the countryside for help.
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Hope's Poet: Interview with Dennis Brutus
by Shirin Shirinposted Feb 25, 2010 - The late Dennis Brutus, an elder in South Africa's long struggle against apartheid, shares his story, his poetry, and why he's optimistic about the global justice movement.
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Avatar in the Amazon
posted Feb 23, 2010 - Indigenous Amazonian communities in Ecuador share their take on the American blockbuster, Avatar.
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Gender and Justice in Haiti
by Beverly Bellposted Feb 17, 2010 - Beverly Bell remembers Magalie Marcelin, a leader of Haiti's movement for women's rights, who was killed during the earthquake.
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Lessons from Howard Zinn
by Anthony Arnoveposted Feb 16, 2010 - The late historian and activist lived a life of struggle—and enjoyed it to its fullest.
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From Disaster Aid to Solidarity
by Beverly Bellposted Feb 12, 2010 - How can concerned foreigners help Haiti recover while respecting the needs and desires of those who live there?
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Pray the Devil Back to Hell :: Film Trailer
posted Feb 11, 2010 - In the face of the civil wars wrecking their country, a small group of courageous Liberian women banded together to advocate peace.
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Building Cultures of Peace
by Riane Eislerposted Feb 11, 2010 - To transition from a system of domination to one of partnership, we need to take a hard look at the way we think about gender.


