Philosophy professor Nick Smith recounts the history of apologies made by national governments, and reflects on their significance.
Category Archives: Seeking Justice, Seeking Peace
Prosecutors Need to Take the Lead in Reforming Prisons
Former district attorney Lucy Lang questions what justice for violent crimes is, argues that prison conditions should be improved, and calls on prosecutors to be on the front line demanding change.
Teens in ‘Peace’ program use filmmaking at Glenview Church to help learn about conflict resolution
In Chicago, a program brings Israeli and Palestinian teenagers to the United States to hear each other’s stories. Read the article for more about its goals.
Juan Rulfo
This article explains how Rulfo’s childhood experiences during a violent period in Mexico’s history inspired “Tell Them Not to Kill Me!” and other notable short stories.
The children trapped by Albania’s blood feuds
This article details the life of people in Albania impacted by generations-long “blood feuds.”
Colombian Duque’s bid to change peace deal rattles sabers, but war unlikely
More than two years after a peace accord was signed in Colombia, the country continues to dispute its provisions.
The curious history of the Nobel Peace Prize
Read about the history of the Nobel Peace Prize and some of its recipients.
Schoolyard conflicts may be linked to serious health problems later in life, research shows
A decades-long study shows how children handle conflict early in life affects their health as adults.
The remarkable power of sport to bring about reconciliation
Journalist James Richradson argues that sports can break down barriers and bring people together.
The Complicated Psychology of Revenge
Revenge is sweet, the saying goes. But in fact, research shows that seeking revenge is likely only to make things worse.
There’s another way to build peace. And it doesn’t come from the top down.
Author and professor Severine Autesserre argues that building peace starts with individual communities.
Even 3-year-olds have a sense of justice
In one study, German scientists found that young children display a sense of justice. Read about the experiment that led to the conclusion.
Editorial: Why Chicago violent crimes go unsolved
The Chiago Tribune editorial board argues that the first step to ending violence in Chicago neighborhoods is to start solving more cases.
Was Shakespeare Aware of the Scientific Discoveries of His Time?
While many scholars believe Shakespeare was not aware of scientific advancement in his time, a few propose places in Shakespeare’s plays that give a nod to Copernicus and Galileo.
Kenya and Wangari Maathai: Taking Root
This video gives an overview of the impact human rights activist and environmentalist Wangari Maathai had in Kenya.
Special report: Truth, justice and reconciliation
How does a nation seek justice and peace after a terrible national conflict? Explore how seven countries have addressed their troubled histories.
Forgiveness May Harm Society
Ethics professor Arthur Dobrin argues that we must balance forgiveness with justice.
Drought and conflict leave millions more hungry in 2017 – UN-backed report
Leaders of the United Nations point to a recent study that shows how hunger and conflict are linked and say that incresing food security can help bring peace.
My students call me the ‘peace teacher.’ My job has never felt more important.
Linda Ryden, an elementary school teacher in Washington D.C., explains how teaching mindfulness has led to fewer fights and less bullying.
Why You Should Be Reading Wislawa Szymborska
Writer Megan O’Grady describes how she is inspired by the work of Nobel Prize winning poet Wislawa Szymborska.