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Muslim condemnations of London bombing… [updated]

I had hoped to create a list of Muslim organizations and individuals condemning the London bombing, because every time something like this happens, there are voices that say violence is an intrinsic part of the Islamic tradition, and claim that because no Muslims have denounced the violence, it must be true. However, Muslims are constantly denouncing violence, but we are speaking from soap boxes. The fringe of humanity (these terrorists are the fringe of humanity, not just Islam) will always be louder. While gathering my material, several other sites have compiled these condemnations, including non-English material. I am linking to…

Live from Gitmo

It’s a view of torture. I suspect that those who think the wording of the Geneva Convention is vague are in no rush to participate as a receiver of the activities at Gitmo. Technorati Tags: torture

Event: IN OUR OWN VOICE: WOMEN VETERANS TELL THEIR STORIES

Intersections Internationals’ Veteran-Civilian Dialogue program is pleased to host The Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute’s theater project, “In Our Own Voice: Women Veterans Tell Their Stories.” This event will be devoted to the stories of women veterans––through monologues, video interviews, and in conversation with women veterans present at the event. The Veteran-Civilian Dialogue facilitates conversations between veterans and civilians about war’s effects on us all. Men and women, veteran and civilian, all are welcome! “In Our Own Voice: Women Veterans Tell Their Stories” takes place March 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Intersections International, 274 Fifth Avenue in New York City (between 29th…