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“It's too easy only to blame the militarists, racists, sexists and other pushers of violence for the mess we're in. What is harder is self-examination, moving beyond caring by looking inward to ask the personal question: What more should I be doing everyday to bring about a peace and justice based world, whether across the ocean or across the living room?”

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Colman McCarthy
Colman McCarthy

Colman McCarthy is a distinguished American journalist born on March 24, 1938. He is recognized for his extensive work in investigative journalism, particularly focusing on social justice issues such as education and criminal justice reform. more

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