Peace
Today in history: The Civil War ends
April 9, 2015The death toll is estimated at perhaps as many as 750,000, out of a total U.S. population of only 30 million at the time.
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Sara Alchermes, 100: tireless fighter for peace and social justice
February 23, 2015Sara's passion for knowledge never waned, and she was especially well read in current events. Her absence is deeply felt by all who knew her.
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Peace and justice organizations oppose new authorization of military force
February 19, 2015The president's proposal would authorize military operations against the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) for three years.
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Today in people’s history: Nelson Mandela released from prison
February 11, 2015Today marks exactly 25 years since the day in 1990 when anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison to become a free man in South Africa.
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Today in labor history: Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Nobel Peace Prize
October 14, 2014On Oct. 14, 1964, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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