Ending Inequality

Former ambassador to African Union talks Trump, American values on Pitt campus

Stephen Caruso | February 9, 2017 Former US representative to the African Union Reuben Brigety spoke at the University of Pittsburgh’s University Club in Oakland Wednesday evening. (Photo by Stephen Caruso/Public Source) Reuben Brigety spent three years of his life trying to help African nations develop their own governments. Now, …

Political Dishonesty Growing in the U.S.

Political dishonesty is growing in America. The three branches of government are at odds with each other and no longer safeguard the balance needed to ensure that the public good is served. The media, which acts as the guardian of truth, has been openly threatened for reporting on the falsehoods. …

Immigration Ban Recognized as Unconstitutional

Growing unrest driven by an unconstitutional immigration ban is fanning flames of anger across the globe. At the base of the chaos: inequality and oppression exists. Ethnocentric behavior is fueling the hate-filled rhetoric. In the center of the current maelstrom is the US administration, which is headed by Donald Trump. Help stop the …

Commit to Save the World in 2017

Here is our vision and dream for 2017! We believe that together we can save the world, people, animals and plants that live on the planet, despite challenges like: human overpopulation; corporate gain over the common good; and a lack of regulations to protect our shared planet. – Please sign our petition and commit to saving the …

Global Warming: North Dakota Pipeline Protests Continue

Dakota Pipeline Protest Continues into 2017 DAPL war rages on: ‘Water protectors’ arrested as protests continue Published time: 30 Dec, 2016 The Dakota Access Pipeline may be on hold, but the battles over it are far from over. Diehard protesters continue to clash with local police while an out-of-state city …

Extreme Hate

Southern Poverty Law Center tracks and documents actions of extremist groups that promote hate, dissension and violence in the US. Often the hate stems from framing “other” people as being “less than” or “unequal”, undeserving of equal rights and access to a the same resources that are available to their group. …

Love, Anger, Peace: In the Eye of the Great Storm

In our lives we are challenged by two things on a daily basis. First, by the struggle for survival. Second, by a search for purpose. Food, water, sleep, health, these are the things that we need to survive that gives us immediate gratification. Purpose on the other hand, is more complex. Purpose …

PA couple lives with love and disability | PublicSource

MILLVALE — Bob Norris zips down the bus’s metal ramp in his motorized Steelers wheelchair as his wife, Tina, emerges with a jolting gait. Time for grocery shopping.Her slender frame askew but confident, Tina marches through the Giant Eagle with a list of foods and prices on her mind… PA couple …

Will PA corruption scandals result in ethics reform? | PublicSource

Will PA corruption scandals result in ethics reform? | PublicSource.

We Need a Department of Peace

The Peace Alliance and the Student Peace Alliance are just two of a growing cohort of organizations that support the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. Both are national nonprofit organizations and independent grassroots political movements that operate autonomously. The movement is supported by several members of Congress, the …

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