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From the commentary, "No one should have to watch a loved one linger in excruciating pain when there is no chance for recovery. For what reason? To become another statistic in a longevity study? To await a parting soliloquy that only occurs in movies and novels?"

A Buddhist On Death Row | Jarvis Jay Masters Readers Write on “Generosity” A spare tire, a Shirley Temple doll, a bruise in the unmistakable sha

More innocents will die because of the use of these evil weapons of war, which can have the same lingering effect as a land mine.

In 2008, more than 100 nations signed the Convention on Cluster Munitions, a treaty that “prohibits the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of cluster munitions.”

In 2008, more than 100 nations signed the Convention on Cluster Munitions, a treaty that “prohibits the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of cluster munitions.” The United States did not

In 2008, more than 100 nations signed the Convention on Cluster Munitions, a treaty that “prohibits the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of cluster munitions.” The United States did not

Until recently, I had abandoned the guitar. When I returned, I had a more realistic idea of what I could do with the rest of my life.

Luck Disguised As Ordinary Life | Nina Wise Readers Write on “The Impossible” Personal stories by our readers

From the commentary: In the administration’s rush to appease the powerful oil industry, it has once again demonstrated that no matter which party is in power, it must kowtow to corporate interests who green-wash their way to record profits at the expense of our planet’s health

Some advice to clear up any confusion you might have over recent events in the land of the red, white and blue: Assume that everyone is armed and dangerous. That includes my furtive neighbours, the grumpy mail carrier, the impatient patrons in the queue at Walmart and the overworked clerks, the road rage guy tailgating me