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SEP 13, 2015 Article

Democracy as Myth and Fact

Myths give meaning to our lives. They are stories created to explain the human condition—creation, death, heroism, dignity, pain, pride, and suffering. There is ...

"We became brothers." Bassam Aramin (left) and Rami Elhanan. CREDIT: Peter Singer

SEP 11, 2015 Article

Talking Peace in Person

Middle East peace talks have stalled. The 2014 war in Gaza caused the deaths of more than 2,000 people. Yet a group of 600 Palestinians and Israelis who ...

U.S. Air Force jets fly over burning oil field sites in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. CREDIT: <A HREF="https://www.flickr.com/photos/usairforce/6144567886/">U.S. Air Force</a>

SEP 11, 2015 Article

Let's Be Realistic About the "Military Option" Against Iran

Three dozen retired generals and admirals recently signed a letter supporting the agreement with Iran and declaring it a better option than military action. Why? ...

CREDIT: <a href="http://bit.ly/1Md3jxI" target="_blank">Alex Wong</a>.

SEP 8, 2015 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Wealth and Resource Consumption of Megacities

How can megacities address global environmental challenges? A new study shows how ultra-dense city planning can be part of the solution.

SEP 1, 2015 Article

Ethics on Film: Discussion of "Schindler's List"

It's almost impossible to grasp the enormity of the Holocaust, and there's also the danger of regarding it as a one-time occurrence in the distant ...