French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said, “It’s a day of happiness, extraordinary happiness, for all French people to know that the Moulin-Fournier family is finally free, safe and sound.”
“The Soldier, above all other people, prays for peace”
This comment was by Randy Strauss on G+ I’m reminded of something General Douglas MacArthur said, “The Soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” But, that is not true. The deepest wounds and scars of war are borne by the families…
Two Lives, Changed by Murder, Linked by Forgiveness
Two men, joined by murder and redemption, who are now working to keep other young men from making the same mistakes.
NEWSER: High Court Won’t Hear Challenge to NY Gun Law
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge against a strict gun law that “makes it difficult for residents to get a license to carry a concealed handgun in public.”
BREAKING NEWS: Two Explosions Reported at the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon, Assumed to Be Bombs UPDATED
A witness has told the Good Men Project that, 2 hours after the first runners crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon, what sounded like 2 bombs being exploded were reported.
NEWSER: Boston Library Fire May be Unrelated to Bombs
Earlier reports that the fire which broke out at Boston’s JFK presidential library was connected to the bombing in Boston this afternoon may have been “premature.”
9/11 Families Furious Over Visitor Fees at NYC Memorial
The father of one firefighter lost in the Twin Towers said, “The memorial should be free for everybody to pay their respects. You wouldn’t charge money to get into a cemetery.”
‘Jesus the Homeless’ Sculpture Causes Controversy
It’s the gaping wounds in the feet that reveal the subject, whose face is draped and barely visible, as Jesus the Homeless.
AFP: Rubio Vows Tough, Long Path to US Citizenship
After applying for temporary legal status that would permit them to work in the United States, undocumented immigrants would then have to wait for at least 10 years to apply for a green card.
Puerto Rican Protesters March Against Marriage Equality
Thousands in Puerto Rico have take to the streets in opposition to anti-discrimination legislation being debated by lawmakers.
How I Went From Being ‘Lindsay’ to ‘Silas’
“I always felt like I was a fraud, like the name didn’t belong to me — it belonged to someone else, and I needed to give it back.”
RAW STORY: Republican National Committee Votes Unanimously Against Marriage Equality
The Republican National Committee (RNC) unanimously adopted resolutions against marriage equality on Friday, despite rising support for the idea among voters nationwide.
Gun Control Bill Will Also Bring Mental Health Care Improvements
Unlike background checks or weapons bans, properly treating mental illness can prevent problems before a potential killer tries to buy a gun.
NEW POLL: Gay Marriage Support Up, Abortion Support Down
Nearly 79% polled say they know or work with someone who is homosexual, which is an increase of 14 points since December.
DC Comics Reveals First Trans Character
This month’s “Batgirl #19” takes diversity to a whole new level.
NEW STUDY: Homicide the Leading Cause of Death Among Young African-American Men
Dr. Charles H. Hennekens describes the death of so many young black men by murder as “a devastating epidemic”.