9/11 attacks a decade ago force us to assess visions of peace today by Kevin Spurgaitis Does traditional pacifism still have a role in the 21st century, or is taking up arms the only way to settle conflicts
Detroit is blooming with urban agriculture and so are its citizens by Lisa Van de Ven Once known as Motor City, Detroit's economy collapsed and it became one of the most derided communities in the United States. Now,
Women in their elder years enjoy being powerful advocates, activists by Pieta Woolley They're old, they're bold, they have compassion galore. A whole generation of retired women is taking on social causes and winning
Technology makes human interactions more common but more shallow by Kevin Spurgaitis Academics, authors try to understand what means for society now that so many people are tethered to their electronic devices for so
Environment activist Maude Barlow on what keeps her in the good fight by Frank Dabbs She gets her political wits from her parents and her spiritual sustenance from the people she works with and loves
Churches can learn how to grow says German author Christian Schwarz by Connie denBok He says mainline churches don't have to accept loss as a given, or as a natural phenomenon, like an earthquake
Green purchases alone won’t get us out of the climate crisis by Lisa Van de Ven Think you're doing your bit for the environment? Here's the deal: you're just getting started
Musician Bruce Cockburn is on a lifelong quest for deeper meaning by Kevin Spurgaitis The Canadian singer/songwriter has made 26 albums in 40 years, much of it infused with an uncanny ability to bridge the divide