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The Progressive Magazine
Homepage of the national magazine for peace and social justice, THE PROGRESSIVE. Read recent news regarding social justice here.
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Peace and Love for All
This colorful site provides a series of lessons designed and submitted by teachers to help support the "Earth Pledge of Allegiance." These include random acts of kindness, cleaning up ones surroundings and appreciating an ecosystem in...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Welcome to Free Burma
At this ibiblio.org site, information is provided about Burma. Includes subjects such as News, Education, Reference, Activism, Boycott, and Help Refugees. There is also a recent CNN slideshow of peaceful protesters.
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World Socialist Web Site: Canada and Nato War on Serbia
This is an article which details Canada's transformation from a "Peacekeeper" to a "War hawk," due to its participation in a NATO war with Serbia. The article explains how Canada not only had few objections to NATO's bombing campaign on...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Martin Luther King, Jr. [In Spanish]
This resource offers a review of the life of this important man in the Civil Rights Movement. King believed in peaceful protests, instead of violence, to solve social problems. (In Spanish)
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Woodrow Wilson's Quest to Change the World
Activity in which students explore the ideas of Woodrow Wilson and his quest for peaceful world change. Through reading and writing and small group work, students discuss the relevancy of Wilson's arguments and evaluate his Fourteen Points.
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Yes!
An organization for diverse young people to come together for community activism. Go on a learning journey with this organization to see how people around the world are working for peace and global awareness.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Jane Addams
In Spanish, learn of this accomplished woman's endeavors to improve the lives of the poor and disadvantaged. Jane Addams famous "Hull House" was copied throughout the U.S. Pictures and other links as well. (In Spanish)
PBS
Pbs: Tolerance in Times of Trial
This lesson compares the treatment of Japanese-Americans and German-Americans during World War II and the treatment of Arab-Americans after September 11th.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant: Domestic Affairs
A very good look at the many parts of domestic affairs in the Grant administration. Grant dealt with Reconstruction, the Panic of 1873, a revamping of the government's relationship with Native Americans, and several scandals that did not...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Dialogic Listening
Dialogic listening is similar to active listening but is an alternative. This site outlines its four major characteristics and provides related links.
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The Buddy System
The Buddy System is a show that "features songs about expression of feelings, friendship skills, peaceful problem solving, anger management and self-esteem. It is designed to support violence prevention programs through music in a fun...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Kofi Annan Center of the Storm
Although this site is the companion piece to the PBS documentary on Kofi Annan, it is also an excellent source of on-line information on the man, himself and the United Nations. Find a Life Map of Annan, his quest for peace, and...
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Pbs Learning Media: Making a Difference in the Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Using segments from the PBS program: Wide Angle, this high school lesson explores the history and complexity of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and examines the roles individuals and organizations can play in promoting understanding and...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Famous Americans: Jane Addams
Learn brief information on Jane Addams, famous American leader of social reform, who was featured on the ten cent postage stamp.
Black Past
Black Past: Robeson, Paul
This encyclopedia entry tells about Paul Robeson, famous baritone, and his struggles for racial equality. A link to a website for more information on African-Americans is provided.