15 Jun, 2024
Lessons in Decency, Fathers to Children
Lessons in Decency, Fathers to Children by Wim Laven 827 words As a scientist who researches peace and conflict, I...
15 Jun, 2024
24 May, 2024
What conflict resolution experts wish universities knew about conflict
What conflict resolution experts wish universities knew about conflict by Melinda Burrell 542 words The protests roiling our campuses reveal...
16 Feb, 2023
Trouble in town? Send in the Maroon People!
Trouble in town? Send in the Maroon People! by Melinda Burrell 537 words Somewhere in Dayton, Ohio, a 13-year-old girl...
1 Sep, 2022
Staring into the eyes of the wolf
Close your eyes and try to envision the two wolves. Imagine yourself as a terrified child.
25 Mar, 2022
Eat a cookie? Quick neuroscience tips for navigating uncertain times
“This plate of cookies is for us, but that one is for the neighbors.” My brother and I had just gotten home for Christmas vacation, and Mom was catching us up on preparations. Even as an adult, I loved this.
4 Feb, 2022
Can school board meetings bring us together rather than pull us apart?
This is painful. The people we are ‘up against’ are people we have known for years. Our lives are intertwined.” Speaking from rural California, Jane explained what school board conflict is doing to her community.
19 Jun, 2020
Quarantine quarrels and 10 helpful hints
“My wife and I are both professionals who teach and counsel individuals and couples about how to handle their conflicts...
6 Jun, 2020
Finding Peace in Chaotic Times
“Conflict is eternal and inevitable. Only the manner in which we manage it is our choice. The global crisis caused...
27 Aug, 2019
The tragic comedy in “buying Greenland” from Denmark
“President Donald Trump’s recent proposition to buy Greenland generated curious headlines and reactions…” Author: Wim Laven Published in: Broward County...
13 Oct, 2018
Evolution of Religion
“Science answers many questions but not of morality or wisdom. Human judgment is responsible there. But morality began with evolution....
21 Sep, 2017
Climate Change and Conflict
“As world leaders gather at the United Nations for the 72nd Regular Session of the UN General Assembly, this year’s...
27 Jul, 2014
Gaza in the Light of the Stars
AVAILABLE FOR REPRINT. Copy and use freely. Please help PeaceVoice by notifying us when you use this piece: PeaceVoiceDirector@gmail.com “There...