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MUSEUM IN US TO SHOWCASE CHINA’S FORCED LABOUR CAMPS

2008 November 12
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A former forced laborer opens a museum in Washington, DC to educate the public about “Laogai” or reform-through-labor camps. It is the first museum in the US to address human rights in China (see picture 9).

BLACK MINISTRY LISTENING SESSION HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR HOSPITALITY

2008 November 12
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Bernard Grizard, diocesan director of Parish Support Ministries, notes the need for parishioners to be open and welcoming to Catholics of all races in order to establish common ground and strengthen the community.

ICE HOCKEY HELPS RAZE BERLIN WALL IN THE MIND

2008 November 10
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East and West Berliners reflect on the growth of their relations in the past 19 years as a new hockey stadium built on the historic wall gives them one more place to heal divisions.

IRELAND SHOWS WAY TO COMMON GROUND

2008 November 10
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The Hazelwood Integrated School and local businesses set examples for Irish students, teachers and workers to change how they all learn, using open and respectful communication to bridge the gap of sectarian splits in constructive, nonviolent ways.

FEUDING FACTIONS SEEK PEACE DEAL

2008 November 10
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Palestinians anxious as Hamas, Fatah leaders meet in hesitant effort to resolve disastrous rift.

AN ELECTION-EVE CALL TO RECONCILIATION

2008 November 5

Does the United States need a new approach to the role of religion in government? One conservative Christian leader thinks so – Tim Harrison calls on Evangelicals and all Americans to seek out common ground to unite and strengthen the country.