Peace
Afghanistan: a tragedy and what to do about it
January 26, 2010For long-time peace activists, for those concerned with national funding for jobs, health care, environmental needs and education, the plan to maintain 100,000 troops in Afghanistan is a tragedy about to unfold.
Read moreAfghanistan’s neighbors begin talks on ending war
January 25, 2010China, Iran, Pakistan and the U.S. are among the countries meeting in Istanbul on Tuesday, to try to agree on a path to ending the Afghanistan war.
Read moreTo the people of Haiti: Calling the Ancestors
January 21, 2010I dedicate this drumming piece to Haiti and its people in memory of those who've gone before (ancestors) and a celebration of the Haitian peoples resilience & hope.
Read moreLawmakers urge U.S. action on Gaza crisis
January 14, 2010Two members of Congress are asking colleagues to sign on to a letter to President Obama urging him to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Read moreU.S. starts new drive for Israel-Palestine talks
January 12, 2010Middle East envoy George Mitchell confirmed that the U.S. is stepping up efforts to get comprehensive Israeli-Palestinian negotiations going, with a two-year deadline to reach a peace pact.
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