Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.John F. Kennedy
  • The Right To a Healthy Diet

    At the second International Conference on Nutrition recently held in London, both the head of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) and of the WHO (World Health Organization) have called the need for a healthy diet a human right. Their call stems from the worldwide

  • The Love of Guns

    During the first 10 months of 2014 the TSA seized 1855 firearms from people about to board airplanes. Of these 1471 were handguns and rifles which were loaded. The seizures occurred mainly in the airport of certain areas: Dallas/Fort Worth, Hartsfield-Jackson-Atlanta, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Houston George Bush International. The number of firearms which people…

  • ibelong

    A few weeks ago, one of these pieces featured the issue of being stateless, a problem that tends to be neglected and ignored. Now a potential solution stands a chance to alleviate the suffering of so many and I feel duty bound to mention it. UNHCR, the UN agency for refugees is launching a campaign…

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