As we remember and honor all those who dies on 9/11, we must care and support all those still suffering from the resulting health and disability challenges
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Philadelphia’s Decriminalization of Marijuana is the Model to Follow.
It is high time for a drug policy grounded in science, compassion, economics and health and human rights
Do More Americans Want a More Active U.S. in World Affairs?
With ISIS becoming a growing threat and potential global destabilizing force, should The U.S. take a leadership role, as part of a large international effort, to defeat it?
One Suicide every 40 Seconds: Why are we Killing Ourselves?
We kill ourselves while under the delusion that the world will be better off without us. That is completely false!
Virginia Gov. McDonnell’s Fall from Grace. Just Desserts?
The man who would be king? (Or at least potential running mate to the man who almost became king) is going to prison and out of public life for good.
Scottish Independence 718 years post William Wallace’s Revolt?
Centuries after defeat, Scotland might just get its independence back. Following a democratic process and battle of ideas and principles, it is a model for all to follow.
Like Contaminated Water? PA,NY,WV,OH, are States for You!
With water pollution, toxic waste and earthquakes as by- products of fracking, should we not concentrate on renewable and clean energy?
Peaceful Citizen Activists Blocking Hate is a Beautiful Thing!
The power of one, a few and many to do the right thing and fight for equality, fairness and a just society is an awesome force for change and for good
Use Government to Save Lives and Minimize Destruction?
One example where Government helps minimize the horrific results of Mother Nature’s awesome power, saves lives, limits destruction and supports recovery.
We Agree. No Drugs, Alcohol, Sex for kids, but Guns OK?
With all the controls we put in place to protect our kids and manage their behavior while young, why are we allowing them to use deadly firearms?
ISIS. The next big US Middle East War?
Should America lead the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and can we live with the consequences if we don’t?
Why did Officer Darren Wilson kill Michael Brown?
We must break the pattern of police brutality and return to the culture and philosophy of “to protect and to serve.”
Is Engaging Iraq a Humanitarian Imperative or Military Folly?
World involvement in Iraq is critical to saving lives and preventing a destabilized region from erupting into full chaos with disastrous worldwide implications
The Promise of Africa and Its Importance to US
With its wealth of natural and human resources, economic engagement by us/world in Africa will bring about prosperity and help solve poverty and wars.
How much of the CIA Torture Report should be Made Public?
This is a fight for the Integrity, Credibility and Soul of America and what we stand for.
Will Ceasefire in Gaza Last or is Death not yet Satiated?
After decades of fighting, misery, terror and death on both sides, can Israeli and Palestinians make peace?