Okay, I do get why people are saying that giving Barack Obama the Nobel Peace Prize seems premature, when he’s been in office a bare nine months. On the other hand, the committee seemed quite clear that the award is meant as encouragement for his positions as much as for anything he’s accomplished. It’s a [...]
Just what the hell is he supposed to do? (a rant)
October 9th, 2009 · Comments Off
Tags: · current events · peace · politics · rants
That’s called irony, Mr President
April 20th, 2009 · Comments Off
But I don’t think you intended it.
What makes the United States special, and what makes you special, is precisely the fact that we are willing to uphold our values and our ideals even when it’s hard, not just when it’s easy; even when we are afraid and under threat, not just when it’s expedient to [...]
Tags: · current events · peace · politics · torture
No words.
April 15th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Documenting the return of U.S. war dead – The Big Picture – Boston.com.
Be sure to continue to number 15.
Tags: · current events · journalism · peace · war
Good bye, Lillian
January 31st, 2009 · Comments Off
Lillian Willoughby, Quaker activist, dies at 93.
