Category: World

Book burning scene from "Indiana Jones" movie

Peace Education, Not Patriotic Education

The President’s call to “restore patriotic education in our schools” via the creation of the “1776 Commission” aimed at controlling public school curricula once again set off my alarm bells. As a dual German-American citizen, I grew up in Germany and by design of the education system became very familiar with my birthplace’s history …

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WBW volunteer Bob McKechnie

Volunteer Spotlight: Robert (Bob) McKechnie

“I am a retired professional educator. After retirement I raised money for animal care and senior citizen ventures – good work. However, throughout those years, I continued to wonder what it would be like to raise money for a cause that really came from my heart …”

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Peace Crimes

A new book by Kieran Finnane has the title “Peace Crimes.” It refers to acts of civil disobedience against war, or civil resistance to war.

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Unvanquishable Number

On September 21, the International Day of Peace, you will be able to watch online the new film “We Are Many,” and you darn well should. The topic is the single biggest day of activism on earth: February 15, 2003 — an unprecedented statement against war, too often forgotten, and far too often misunderstood.

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