peace

For Rita Marie Johnson, talking about peace isn’t enough. You’ve got to practice it in your everyday life. The key word there is practice.

Joining the convention means that countries promise not to produce, store, sell or use cluster bombs and destroy any preexisting arsenals.

Along with the principles of freedom and democracy, the force of reason has prevailed throughout Costa Rican history. The abolition of the military is one of those exceptional steps that led Costa Rica to become a fairer, more educated society able to meet the most pressing needs of its population, focusing on human development rather than strengthening its military capabilities.

A roundup of events going on Sept. 19 – 25.

Commerce takes precedence over life. Superiority takes precedence over life. Power takes precedence over life.