By American Libraries — 2013
The bestselling author discusses her role as a global citizen and her connection with nature, history, and activism
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Building Bridges for Peace brings together young people from Palestine and Israel.
The Rev. Traci Blackmon, Associate General Minister of Justice and Local Church Ministries United Church of Christ, marks the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
People are hardwired to dehumanise others but we can overcome this, say David Eagleman and Don Vaughn.
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Insisting that people are equally worthy of respect is an especially challenging idea today. In medicine, you see people who are troublesome in every way: the complainer, the person with the unfriendly tone, the unwitting bigot, the guy who, as they say, makes “poor life choices.”
After the terrorist attack in El Paso, Rabbi Rami is asked about the Tree of Life Synagogue murders.
It’s so ironic. A country that was established by white immigrants and refugees continues, year after year, to debate whether refugees and immigrants from other countries should be allowed to cross onto our sacred soil. - Chelsey Luger
Diversity can be a great strength, but it is susceptible to manipulation when not accompanied by community leaders from all backgrounds willing and able to bridge across difference.