ፍትህ ለሁሉም / Justice for All
Democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried. So said Winston Churchill and who would disagree? One man, one vote, the rule of law, equality and a free press. These are the Enlightenment principles the West has developed over the centuries and fought tooth and nail in countless …
Rep. Liz Cheney sounded like she was giving a farewell address at the history-making public finale of the Jan. 6 committee, but I’m sure we haven’t heard the last of her. Read more
Mysticism is a difficult concept to explain. The dictionary definition describes mysticism as “the belief that there is hidden meaning in life or that each human being can unite with God.” In fact, mysticism encompasses a wide range of religious and spiritual beliefs, which may or may not indulge in practices such as magic, the …
Working at the nexus between research and practice, the Peace Accords Matrix (PAM) program is comprised of researchers and practitioners seeking to promote and facilitate a higher order of integration between these domains. The PAM program is home to the largest existing collection of implementation data on intrastate peace agreements, and PAM team members regularly provide …
Dr. Marco Tavanti, Chair of International Public Service at DePaul University and President of World Engagement Institute presents a few introductory insights to understand civil society. This lecture is part of a graduate course (MPS 614) and a UN Seminar focus on the study of global civil society organizations and international organizations. Find out more …
Seth Andrews brings to the TEDxHarlem audience his approach to creating the next generation of world and responsible citizens in Harlem. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine …
Grit & Grace: The Fight for the American Dream is a groundbreaking documentary-style film produced by the U.S. House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth. Narrated by EMMY® award-winning actress Sarah Jessica Parker, this first-of-its-kind movie features three true stories from across the country of what it means to find economic security …
We have become overly reliant on government and the marketplace to solve our biggest social problems, leading to the erosion of civil society. Real leaders must now step up and rebuild a new type of civil society. Ted O’Brien is the founder and chairman of Generation Innovation, which is taking the Sunshine Coast by storm …
Karl Marx’s philosophy is usually understood as a rigid thought aimed at achieving a purely collectivist organization of social life. This perception stems from Marx’s emphasis on class movement, fueled by historical materialism in his widely popular mature writings. Taking a fresh look at the German philosopher’s early writings surprisingly leads us to a different …
This report presents provisional numbers of deaths due to suicide by month and demographic characteristics (age and sex) for 2021 and compares them with final numbers for 2020. Age-adjusted and age-specific suicide rates are presented by sex and compared with final 2020 rates. Read more