NJ Congressman Andy Kim Began Cleaning Up Litter Inside the Capitol at 1:00 in the Morning: 'I'm honored…'
Feeling a sense of patriotic duty after the Capitol riots on Wednesday, New Jersey congressman Andy Kim started clearing the debris at 1am.
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Locals Are 'Interrupting Violence' in Minneapolis - One Lawn Chair at a Time
In violent neighborhoods of Nashville, Baltimore, and Minneapolis, police marvel at the success of community-led violence interrupters.
Chad Backs Darfur Peace Talks
Chad offered its support on Friday for UN-led efforts to bring peace to neighbouring Sudan's troubled Darfur region by hosting a conference for rebel groups, President Idriss Deby said.
Check Out These 10 Incredible Youths Spreading Peace Around The World
If you've only been hearing about young people supporting conflict, it might be time for you to check out these inspiring examples of leadership instead.
Bulgarian Economy Turns From Making Guns to Growing Roses
A valley in Bulgaria's mountains, for decades known for making AK-47 rifles, now has blossomed into a supplier of organic rose oil for beauty products, reviving a centuries' old industry. Every morning at dawn hundreds of villagers hustle through fields of rose bushes to pick fresh blooms still damp with morning dew.
Burundi Rebels Agree to Truce Plan
Burundi's government and the country's last active rebel group have signed a ceasefire that has committed the sides to engage in serious discussions aimed at ending hostilities and to reach a comprehensive ceasefire within the period of two weeks.
Burundi Rebels Return Home for Peace Deal
Burundi's last holdout rebel group returned to the capital on Friday to begin implementing a delayed peace agreement, reported Reuters.
An 8-Year-old Asked, What if the Whole World Made a Painting Together? And it Sort of Happened.
An 8-year old in Virginia asked a question in 1999 after her school created a mural together that made everyone so happy: "What if the whole world made a painting together?"
How a 29-Year-old Stockbroker Saved 669 Lives on Nights and Weekends
Milena Grenfell-Baines and 668 other mostly Jewish children were transported from Czechoslovakia to England in order to save their lives before the outbreak of WWII. The man who made this possible was Sir Nicholas Winton. In 1939, Winton, at the time a 29-year-old stockbroker, spent nights and weekends organizing logistics, raising money and cutting through red tape to get children out of Czechoslavakia.
Fun Facts to Celebrate First Nobel Prizes 120 Years Ago: Youngest Laureate, First Woman, Most Wins, Who Declined?
120 years old, the Nobel Prize gave out their first awards in 5 categories, after Alfred Nobel bequeathed money to honor the best of mankind.
Soldier's Letter Details WWI Christmas Day Truce 100 Yrs Ago
"Dearest mother, I have seen one of the most extraordinary sights..." So begins a letter from a WWI soldier in 1914 who witnessed the 2-day Christmas Truce. The letter just published confirms a Christmas Day football match 100 years ago today, between warring sides, England and Germany, as seen through the eyes of a soldier for the first time.
Palestinian Wins $1 Million Teacher Prize for Life-Changing Lessons on Non-Violence
Meet the woman who grew up in a refugee camp and later opened a school to teach non-violence to kids–and just won Global Teacher of the Year.
MLK Day: Ex-White Supremacist Thanks Black Teen Who Said No to Violence in 1996
Arno Michaelis was once a thriving member of the Neo-Nazi movement who frequented white supremacist rallies, until single parenthood and love for his daughter changed him This week he wrote a short tribute to Keshia Thomas, a black teenager who during a 1996 KKK rally saved the life of a white supremacist in danger of being killed by a mob of counter-demonstrators.
Woman's Vision for Peace Park Sealed With New Spinning Peace Wheel
A decade after Julie Caldwell had the initial inspiration to build a peace park in Elko, Nevada, the community is spinning the park's final installation, a hand-crafted 3000 pound Universal Peace Wheel, which is filled with thousands of hand-written notes and printed mantras collected by volunteers, and sent in, from people wishing for peace.
King Abdullah's Challenge to Congress: Act Now on Mid-East Peace
By any reasonable measure, King Abdullah's speech before a joint session of the U.S. Congress was smart and courageous. He spoke of Palestinian rights...
Soldier's Rescue of Orphan Leads to Reunion 40 years in the Making
Kimberly Mitchell's life story has always been missing a few important pages -- like how she ended up in an orphanage in 1970's Vietnam with war raging. She finally knows the story and got to thank the soldier who rescued and named her in 1972.
Eric Lomax, War Hero Who Forgave Captors, Dies at 93, Film in the Works
It's an unusual man who can forgive his wartime torturer - or whose quest to do so can touch so many people around the world. Eric Lomax, a former British prisoner of war whose moving tale of wartime torture and forgiveness is being turned into a film, died Monday in England at 93.
Newest Subway Hero: 'Snackman' Casually Breaks Up Fight
24 year-old Charles Sonder got on a New York Subway with a bag of cheddar Pringles chips, and a knack for peace. As the train rolled toward its next stop, a fight between a man and a woman broke out; curses were uttered, and punches and kicks were thrown. At that moment, Sonder moved toward where the man was standing, and parked himself there, calmly munching on his chips.
Dalai Lama Visits Hawaii, Talks up Peace Through the "Power of Aloha"
The Dalai Lama brought his message of peace and compassion -- and his trademark humor -- to Hawaii, celebrating the coming together of two native cultures. Similar to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the indigenous culture of Hawaii has its own inherent spirituality. He calls it compassion. We call it Aloha, said one participant at the events. The Dalai Lama's visit marks the launch of a new initiative entitled Pillars of Peace, supported by eBay founder, Pierre Omidyar
Pastor Ends 94-Day Rooftop Protest After Donation From Tyler Perry
Over the last three months, living in a chilly tent on the roof of a vacant South Side Chicago motel, Rev. Corey Brooks kept up his vigil against gun violence. On Friday, he was triumphant after a pledge of $98,000 from filmmaker Tyler Perry provided the final push for reaching the pastor's goal of raising $450,000 to buy and demolish the decrepit motel, a haven for drugs and prostitution.
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