In January, the Department of Veterans Affairs released the newest numbers on veterans suicides, revealing the rate of young male veterans ages 18-29 killing themselves increased 44 percent between 2009 and 2011.
With all the international efforts at raising funds for the disaster in the Philippines we are in danger of forgetting those in need right in front of us
In Part 1 of this essay, I dared to make the statement, “until we redefine the word patriotism in this country to mean ‘A PURSUIT OF WORLDWIDE COMMON GOOD” instead of military superiority, we will continue down this low road to financial ruin and moral depravity.”
Warrior Songs Spokane, the local branch of Warrior Songs Inc., is sponsoring "The Welcome: A Public Listening" at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9. The event will consist of stories, songs, poetry and paintings by veterans. It is the culmination of a four-day Veteran Healing Retreat using the creative arts.
This weekend we celebrate Pentecost and Memorial Day, so there’s lots to do. On Sunday The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes will have a Pentecost concert at 2 p.m.
In recent days, world leaders have gathered in hopes of crafting a more peaceful future. As these members of NATO met in Chicago, others who doubted their ability or will to truly commit to peace also gathered to protest.