U.N. Birthday Rocks for Its Peacemakers
Flashbulbs popping non-stop, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations in New York, entered the U.N. General Assembly Hall in New ...
Flashbulbs popping non-stop, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations in New York, entered the U.N. General Assembly Hall in New ...
Jim Luce | Posted 10.26.2009 | Style
Both the island and the art are an unusual mix of the traditional and the modern, of the ordinary and the special, of simplicity and incredible complexity.
Anthony Jackson | Posted 09.11.2009 | Politics
Just as in health care, the status quo in American public education is unacceptable and perilous to the nation's future. But 21st century skills must include global awareness and global competency.
Jim Luce | Posted 08.28.2009 | World
EngenderHealth focuses on far more than fistula repair and prevention. They are dedicated to improving the overall health and well-being of people in the countries where they work.
Jim Luce | Posted 08.28.2009 | World
I had to help cut off patients clothes, try to secure IV lines, and patch their burns all while trying to stomach the constant screams and the distinct fragrance of burnt flesh.
Isabel Kaplan | Posted 08.13.2009 | Politics
What does it say about our country if, as I certainly believe might be the case, America's newest citizens know more about American civics and history than many native born Americans?
Jim Luce | Posted 07.10.2009 | Entertainment
The Buddhist concept of reincarnation, while both mysterious and enchanting, is hard for most Westerners to grasp. A new film from Israel is out to change that.
Jim Luce | Posted 07.08.2009 | World
Sudanese Diplomat Francis Deng believes genocide can be anticipated and even stopped before it begins.
Jim Luce | Posted 06.25.2009 | World
Fasil Amdetsion, an attorney from Ethiopia, thinks the Nile basin will be the most likely site of a future "water war" because the Nile embodies "all the challenges that transnational management of fresh water could possibly present."
Jim Luce | Posted 06.19.2009 | Politics
'The word "politician" is derogatory to me. I am running because I want to protect my community from politicians.'
Jim Luce | Posted 06.19.2009 | World
In spite of the slaughter, of using their own people as human shields, of creating the largest, bloodiest hostage drama of modern times, the Tigers have at long last been defeated.
Jim Luce | Posted 06.18.2009 | Local
"Everyone can relate to Elvis and we hope to leverage this for great causes like Orphans International Haiti."
Jim Luce | Posted 06.15.2009 | World
The deaths of African children are all about food, water and cooking stoves. There is usually no public health system in place to address this tragic litany of otherwise very approachable issues.
Jim Luce | Posted 06.14.2009 | Politics
Funding would be better used to investigate and sanction U.S. employers who habitually hire undocumented migrants. This would not only be cheaper, but more humane.
Jim Luce | Posted 06.12.2009 | World
Karri believes that as an Indian national he will be particularly adept at guiding OI India towards successfully raising 'global citizens' in India.
Jim Luce | Posted 06.08.2009 | Style
Making a career in acting is a challenging prospect. What makes Anouk Dutruit's ambitions even more invigorating is her other career. By day and international lawyer, by night an actor.
Jim Luce | Posted 06.06.2009 | World
I would not be who I am today -- and the organization I founded, Orphans International Worldwide -- would not exist, if it were not for my life-impacting experiences with AFS.
Jim Luce | Posted 06.04.2009 | World
"The Diaspora is the driving force for the economic development of the country, but in order to reach that objective, overseas Haitians need to be organized locally, state-wide, and nationally."
Jim Luce | Posted 06.04.2009 | World
It is possible to disarm all nuclear weaponry by 2020. It is do-able. For the sake of our orphans, for the sake of your own families' children, let us commit ourselves to believing this.
Jim Luce | Posted 05.28.2009 | Business
Meet Eugene Lee, a mid-level associate at a Top 40 law firm on Wall Street who succeeds in business by being real, honest, and kind. Good news.
Jim Luce | Posted 05.16.2009 | Living
To raise funding and awareness for children living with AIDS in Africa, the tallest mountain peak in every state in America will be scaled this spring.
Jim Luce | Posted 11.06.2009 | New York