Human rights activist

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Witness to History in Burma

Monks in Burma are being silenced, beaten, and murdered for their peaceful protests. Here's what happened and how we can help.

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Don Cheadle

Actor and Darfur activist

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Most Inspiring Person of the Year 2003

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An Olive Branch
from Muslims to Jews

Can a letter from the world Muslim community to Jewish leaders proposing good-faith dialogue really help? Akbar Ahmed says yes.

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Crunchy Con

Rod Dreher blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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William D. Webber

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How to Set the Slaves Free

Millions of men, women, and children around the world are trapped in slavery. Here is how you can help set them free.

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You're Gonna Serve Somebody

Rapper Mos Def says we all devote our lives to something. He's chosen Allah.

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Adam Zuckerman

This young activist for Darfur cannot be silent while people are suffering.

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