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Our Basic Human Rights Explained Like We're 5

Our Basic Human Rights Explained Like We’re 5

What are our basic human rights?  How do we decide?  Let’s take a very basic, simple look at human rights and the UN Human Rights Declaration. In 1948, The United Nations created a document which outlined which rights should be afforded to all humans.  70 years later, have we come as far as we should?  These resources explore those rights and their evolution over time. This infographic breaks…

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Series: Humanism in Literature: Dave Eggers

Series: Humanism in Literature: Dave Eggers

  In this lovely book, Dave Eggers delivers his typical heartfelt and poetic storytelling while sharing the story of Valentino Deng, a Sudanese refugee.  The central theme of the biography/novel is a search for meaning and peace in a scary and unfair world.  He and Valentino worked closely to write the truth about the Lost Boys of Sudan and the details are horrifying, but the message is one of…

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"I blame it on Donald Trump, to be honest..."

“I blame it on Donald Trump, to be honest…”

Take Our Poll   In a community where Muslim residents have lived peacefully amongst white residents, there are changes in attitude.   Many of the Middle Eastern citizens were settled in Grand Forks, N.D. with the help of Christian ministries.  Others came to study, work and “live the American dream…” At first, they were met with curiosity and general interest and support. But, recently, they have…

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Syrian Refugees Pay it Forward in Britain

Syrian Refugees Pay it Forward in Britain

Syrian refugees in Manchester, England have come together to help the flood victims and volunteered to build a defense against the river.  They feel that it is the least that they can do for a community that has been so good to them. “It shows that we are very much interested in not only becoming a part of British society, but also contributing to it.” – Yasser al-Jassem, a refugee who helped to…

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Studies Support Henry David Thoreau's Assertions from Over a Century Ago

Studies Support Henry David Thoreau’s Assertions from Over a Century Ago

  Whether or not you believe in God, an argument for spending time outdoors can always be made.  It is relaxing, enjoyable, promotes healthy activity and makes us feel closer to our roots.  If you are a parent, you have certainly been informed about just how important outdoor play is for children. But, it is important for adults too! Take Our Poll Henry David Thoreau is, of course, known for…

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My Baby is Different

My Baby is Different

I just have to share this! It broke my mother’s heart wide open: This article on Raising my Rainbow spoke to me on every level.  She is raising a boy who likes to wear girl’s clothes.  Her love and healthy attitude toward our son are touching.  As is her honesty about the pain that goes along with raising a child like him. She includes a brilliant essay by Emily Perl Kensley. It’s magic. Here’s…

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‘Why should I respect a capricious, mean-minded, stupid God that creates a world that is so full of injustice and pain?’

‘Why should I respect a capricious, mean-minded, stupid God that creates a world that is so full of injustice and pain?’

Stephen Fry had some choice words for God…      

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Why Aren’t More Trans People Denouncing Truscum?

Why it’s NOT OK to ask Trans People “anything…”  Some boundaries would be nice. “I hadn’t known up until that point that there were actually trans people that thrived on being violent towards other trans people.” Source: Why Aren’t More Trans People Denouncing Truscum?

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