By guest author Dr. Michael T. Corgan

The protests against tyranny suddenly sweeping the Middle East still focus on the achievement of the Egyptian people and what they accomplished. Now the world waits to see what the army will do.  

As we in the U.S. celebrate the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington, it is well to think beyond the car and flat screen TV sales and reflect on just how lucky we were with our revolution and why we honor these two presidents. 

George Washington was unquestionably the ablest military man among the Americans who chose to fight British absentee governance and taxation. Qualities far beyond his generalship immortalize his  service to democracy and his country.

By guest author Dr. Majed Ashy

Some international stereotypes about the Middle East might be convenient, but can mislead those who hold them, lead to inappropriate responses, and serve as obstacles to further development in the Middle East.

It is important to acknowledge that relative freedoms already exist in several Arab countries such as the Gulf States; many of these countries adhere to Islamic laws in various degrees and many have experienced remarkable economic and social development in the past 40 years, along with good and responsible relations with many other nations.

I suggest that there is an international need to develop what I call Responsible Democracy. Responsible democracy would require that people take their freedoms seriously and understand the consequences... Read more...   

[Note:  To hear Dr. Ashy interviewed on Internet radio, go to Engaging Peace and click on the links in the sidebar.]  

By Margo Bendery, staff illustrator for Engaging Peace

Time to plan for summer camp!  How about a peace camp this year?  

By Mimi Maritz