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We are diminished. John Cowles, Jr. 1929-2012
We were saddened to learn today that John Cowles, a talented business leader and philanthropist, passed away on March 17 at the age of 82. John was a committed advocate and businessman who dreamed of a safer world. And, through his philanthropy and successful career in journalism, he left large footprints pointing in that direction. Read more »
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Posted by Megan Murphy on March 19, 2012
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A new Mother's Day for Peace
The following article originally appeared in the Minnesota Star Tribune. Mother's Day was originally meant to be a day for peace. In the wake of the Civil War, abolitionist and suffragette Julia Ward Howe was tired of fighting, tired of blood and tired of guns. Read more »
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Posted by admin on May 6, 2011
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