by Susan | Jan 16, 2016 | this day in peace and justice history
January 16, 2001 A fuel supply tanker to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific ran aground off the island of San Cristobal. Marine experts warned of an ecological disaster to the Archipelago, which is home to thousands of unique animal and plant species. Eventually, as...
by Susan | Jan 15, 2016 | this day in peace and justice history
January 15, 1944 Igor Stravinsky orchestrated ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ for the Boston Symphony, featuring a dominant 7th chord that gives it a mournful feel. Someone alerted the Boston police, who arrived at Symphony Hall and accused him of...
by Susan | Jan 14, 2016 | this day in peace and justice history
January 14, 1986 In an 8-1 Decision, the Supreme Court ruled in Bowen v. Roy that the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment “simply cannot be understood to require the Government to conduct its own internal affairs in ways that comport with the religious beliefs...
by Susan | Jan 13, 2016 | Do Something
Thursday, January 14, 7-9 PM @ The Whitley Center, Oblate School of Theology Free & Open to the Public Everyone wants to be happy. Unfortunately, many of our efforts to feel good ultimately backfire, only increasing our distress. This presentation will explore...
