ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 1 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: In his 2002 Nobel Peace Prize lecture, our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, said, "We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other's children." His words resonate with us today more than ever as the Israel-Hamas conflict enters a new and even more dangerous phase. This weekend, Israeli forces moved into Gaza and intensified their devastating attacks. Israel, like all   more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Nov. 2 -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: By Matt Saintsing Kevin Hermening was on his way to evening chow in 1978 when a giant banner inviting him to learn about the Marine Security Guard program caught his eye. The life-size cutouts of Marines in dress blue uniforms standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal and on the Great Wall of China were enough to sell the young Marine on the special duty. "One thing that the military does a great jo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 1 -- The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization issued the following news release: The beginning of November marks the start of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (HAPCM), and this year's theme is "Courageous Conversations." Throughout the month, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is encouraging everyone to engage in Courageous Conversations to start a meaningful dialogue on dying a good death. In a culture that often tea  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The University of Notre Dame Alumni Association recognized the 2023 recipients of two of its most prestigious awards on Oct. 26 during the fall meeting of the Alumni Association's Board of Directors. Thomas Jorling, class of 1962, received the Rev. John J. Cavanaugh, C.S.C., Award, which recognizes an alumnus who has performed outstanding service in the field of government, patriotism, public service or loc  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary to The Hill, on Nov. 3, 2023: * * * The History of Hostage Negotiations Tells Us Empathy Isn't Enough By Brian Michael Jenkins We again find ourselves bargaining for human life. This time in Gaza. Previously, it was in Tehran, Moscow, Pyongyang, Baghdad, Beirut, or Khartoum-the situation is not new. Faced with Americans held captive by Barbary pirates in 1785, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams debated the merits  more