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The Better Angels of Our Nature
A controversial history of violence argues that today’s world is the most peaceful time in human existence, drawing on psychological insights into intrinsic values that are causing people to condemn...
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Great Peacemakers: True Stories From Around the World
“The way we see the world shapes the way we treat it.” ~ David Suzuki “When you have a vision, when you know that what you are doing is good for the people, then you cannot be stopped.” ~ Wangari...
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Legacies of Love
In the wake of the death of Nelson Mandela, a photo purported to be the last one taken of the revered world leader shows him with his 3-year-old great-grandson at his side. One can only imagine what...
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American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs
To many activists and community organizers, 99-year-old Grace Lee Boggs is a legend. From her work as a Black power activist and labor and political revolutionary to her writing, teaching, speaking,...
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Gandhi: A March to the Sea
“… it is not enough to be good. We must also be brave and at the same time have wisdom.” Simple text and beautiful illustrations share the story of Gandhi’s famous 24-day March to the Sea in 1930 to...
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Grandfather Gandhi
“I’d never live up to the Mahatma. I’d never be at peace.” When Arun and his family visit Grandfather Gandhi’s service village, Arun struggles to find peace and to fit in. An incident on the soccer...
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Resources for Teaching and Learning About War and Peace
Image via Bailly Elodie/FreeImages.com. by Marsha Rakestraw War and peace have long accompanied human civilization. And while, as some argue, we may be living in less violent times overall, the news is...
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How to Talk About Terrorism and Tragedy With Children
by Marsha Rakestraw When we read headlines like: “Paris massacre: At least 128 killed in gunfire and blasts” and “Mali hotel terror attack” we can be overwhelmed with grief, rage, despair, fear, and...
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Children’s Picture Books About War and Peace
by Marsha Rakestraw Some children have known war their entire lives. As journalist and peace teacher, Colman McCarthy says, “Why are we violent, but not illiterate? Because we are taught to read.” We...
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4 Changemakers Win Right Livelihood Award
Each year The Right Livelihood Award “honours and supports those offering practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing us today.” It’s often called the “alternative Nobel.”...
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11 Children’s Books About Nonviolent Protest and Resistance
Image via sarah-ji/Flickr by Marsha Rakestraw Protests and nonviolent resistance are an integral part of human culture. On any given day, there are protests happening around the world. Protests have...
View Article9 Blog Posts for Exploring Race and Racial Justice Issues in Your Classroom
by Marsha Rakestraw Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke about a lot of issues. He spoke out against the Vietnam War. He spoke about the importance of education. He spoke about poverty and economic justice....
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