The first face-to-face meeting between Goldie, a little parakeet, and Sam, a big Dalmatian went very badly—Goldie got hurt. But that's not the end of the story....
Earlier this summer, mob violence broke out in New York City's Central Park. Unfortunately, it wasn't a one-of-a-kind incident. All too often, a few individuals' unchecked aggression incites others, and a "crowd mentality" takes over. But you can help at these moments to turn the tide away from violence and back to peace.
You may not be practicing the shot put or high dive in preparation for the Olympics, but there's lots you can do to get yourself—and the world—ready for safe, smooth-running Games.
with contributions from The Editors, Kathryn Danak, Heather Gregory, Evan Steiner, Allison Tar, Alasdair Michael Nicolson
Heather Gregory, Evan Steiner, Allison Tar, Alasdair Michael Nicolson Sample here excerpts from noteworthy Millennium Essay Contest entries by "age 20 and under" thinkers and writers.
