The UN Charter commits all member states to urgently pursue a peaceful resolution to armed conflicts. At this holy time for three great religions, let us reassert our common humanity and redouble our peacemaking efforts.
We look again at the failure of militarism to address pressing human security needs, consider the remarkable resilience of the UN on its 77th anniversary and end with some wonderful news about Patagonia’s new shareholder – earth.
Glenn Greenwald succinctly skewers the latest round of misguided American government efforts to win Muslim “hearts and minds”.
Noah Richler denounces the recent effort to change the self-image of Canadians from peacekeepers to warriors.
Radio host John Moore comments on the claim that the Battle of Vimy Ridge is fundamental to Canada’s national identity.