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Linus Pauling was a genius who described the chemical bond, protein structure and the benefits of Vitamin C and became the only person to win two unshared Nobel Prizes.

Teachers can use the Olympic Truce. Activists can raise awareness and pressure national governments and the UN to invoke this ancient tradition every two years, for peace

Von Suttner dedicated most of her life to the possibility of world peace through writing and activism. But even her heroic efforts could not forestall an upcoming war.

As peace makers, we often try to find the answers to the issues that cause conflict in the first place. Therefore, it is helpful to understand these issues.

Peace making often involves examining global conflicts. However, peace making can also start right here, right now, in your very own home.

Pete Seeger has been a pivotal voice in American and World politics for 70 years. But does he deserve a Nobel Peace Prize for it?

The large peace event you helped organize has come and gone. Besides enjoying some quiet time, here are some ways to be productive between peace rallies.

Each November, peace activists from all over the Americas gather at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia, to demand an end to U.S.-led military repression in Latin America.

New York's Roerich Museum displays the Russian artist's luminous paintings as well as his costume and scenic designs, writings, and personal collection of Buddhist art.

June of 2007 marks forty years since the Six-Day war in 1967. It was during this time that Israel occupied much of the Gaza and West Bank in Palestine.

Marjorie "Midge" Miller passed away at age 86, leaving behind a legacy of work and activism promoting the rights of women as a former legislator and advocate.

Brief biography of chemist Linus Pauling, so far the only Nobel laureate of two unshared Nobel Prizes, Chemistry and Peace, and known for The Nature of the Chemical Bond.

Most active peace makers are heavily involved in planning events such as marches, rallies, and teach-ins. But is there a point when enough is enough?

The Canadian public is being sold a bill of goods when it comes to military involvement in Afghanistan. Here are reasons why the Canadian government should withdraw.

Quaker families produced many famous descendants, including politicians, artists and eight U.S. presidents.

A famous saying in the peace movement is "War is unhealthy for children and other living things." This article focuses on those other living things.

This year there are 197 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize 2008. Interesting nominations are Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Father John Dear.

Many a peace activist has dropped out of the movement because of what they perceive as lack of impact. Here are ways to avoid burnout and frustration.

A Wish Tree is a wonderful concept promoted by Peace Activist Yoko Ono. The idea of writing and sharing wishes is a meaningful tradition you can share with your children.

Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad) and his sister Emi have bared their souls sharing with us an intimate and often very private journal of spiritual self-discovery.

Winning six states, Goldwater was viewed as an extremist whose views would result in nuclear confrontation with Russia while LBJ was considered the lesser of two evils.

Faith and peace making often go hand in hand. In fact, taking part in the peace movement can be a tangible expression of one's faith. So, where are the Evangelicals?

Vancouver's 2012 Olympics is a chance for athletic showmanship - and a cessation of war hostilities. Revived in the 20th century, Olympic Truce is an ancient tradition.

The term "the sixties" encompasses much more than just the days from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969 in modern American history.

Lebanese-born Fadi Madi is urging support for a new Palestinian anti-Israeli rebellion through his Lebanon View Yahoo.com conversation group.