A people inspired by democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity will turn their back decisively against extremism. - Benazir Bhutto
Jane Grey (Cannon) Swisshelm was born on December 6, 1815, in the still-small town of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to parents of Scotch-Irish descent. Her family were strict orthodox Calvinists (Covenanters), and… Read more >
One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution finally passed all the hurdles it had, and became enshrined law. It said, simply: “The right of the… Read more >
Here are the guidelines for submitting Letters of Inquiry to Three Rivers Community Foundation for the 2020 grant cycle! Letters of Inquiry are DUE by Friday, January 24, 2020, by… Read more >
Craftivist 2019: A Social Justice Marketplace For those of you who don’t know me, I have a long history of organizing events with large vendor components. I retired last year… Read more >
This past week I had the privilege of witnessing a naturalization ceremony of an Iraqi woman. There wasn’t an overabundance of pomp at the proceedings, save for the National Anthem… Read more >