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In Sikh Response to Hateful Beating, A Lesson for Us All

When Dr. Prabhjot Singh was attacked by a group of young men who believed he was a Muslim, he responded by advocating love and compassion.

Kevin Fong Oct 03, 2013

The Nairobi Mall Attack: Let’s Give Our Boys Something Better to Be a Part Of

When the Westgate Mall was attacked by a terrorist group that aggressively recruits young men, one Kenyan asked—how can we respond to the pain and vulnerability of our boys before groups like Al-Shabab can reach them?

Simon Okelo Sep 27, 2013

Escape from an L.A. Sweatshop: How Modern-Day Slaves Become Lobbyists

Lured from Mexico into forced labor at an American factory, Flor Molina’s human trafficking story was typical. What’s remarkable is what she did next.

Christa Hillstrom Sep 19, 2013

Smart Security and the End of War
David Korten Jun 17, 2008

The Mass Shooting That Didn't Happen: Averting Violence with Kindness

What can we do to help men like Aaron Alexis, the Navy Yard shooter, find another way to deal with their trauma? The story of Michael Hill suggests that kindness is part of the answer.

Aqualus Gordon Sep 18, 2013

For Safer Factories, CEOs Are Listening to Workers on the Frontlines

The future of corporate responsibility means hearing firsthand from factory workers about their conditions.

Samir Goswami Sep 18, 2013

Why Is Texas Planning to Execute a Man Who Killed No One?

The controversial Law of Parties expands the guilt for murder to include accomplices and those who knew the crime was going to occur.

Joan Braune Sep 13, 2013

Raiding the War Chest
It’s called “defense” spending, but how much of it is actually about defense? Here’s how we could save billions, and still have billions left to make the U.S. and the world more secure. Miriam Pemberton May 22, 2008

Women Are Vets, Too: Meet the Organization that Acts Like It

At events known as "Stand Downs," which take place in more than 200 cities and towns across the United States, vets from all walks of life gather to support one another.

Rachael Stoeve Sep 16, 2013

The Real Cost of Gold in the Philippines

We think of gold as a sign of prosperity, but the farmers and communities most affected by mining just want their rivers and land back.

John Cavanagh Sep 13, 2013

How the People Pushed Back on Syria—and Won (for Now)

In Iraq, Afghanistan, and many other cases, the people protested and got war anyway. Why—at least, so far—has the story played out differently with Syria?

Sarah van Gelder Sep 11, 2013

Syria: Six Alternatives to Military Strikes

Many of the legal and diplomatic processes that led to peace in other times of conflict haven't even been tried yet in Syria.

Sarah van Gelder Sep 05, 2013

11 Reasons Why We Should Not Attack Syria

Remember the last time we were told military strikes were needed because a Middle Eastern despot had used weapons of mass destruction?

Sarah van Gelder Aug 29, 2013

After Rana Plaza: Let's Bring Humanity Back Into Our Stuff

We all know our stuff doesn't grow on store shelves. Here's how we can rehumanize our relationship with our things—and the people who make them.

Christa Hillstrom Aug 07, 2013

Why MLK's Dream Took on Poverty and War Along with Racism

As some beat the drums for war with Syria on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, it's important to remember the full scope of King's dream.

Drew Dellinger Aug 28, 2013