Colonel (Retired) Ernest Wayne Underwood, 79, of Oxford, Georgia, passed away on the 12th of March, 2024 shortly after contracting COVID.   Wayne was born on November 30th, 1944 to Ernest and Frances Underwood at their family home in Porterdale, Georgia.  After Wayne graduated from Newton County High School in 1962, he married his high school sweetheart Peggie Parker in...

The Green New Deal is an ambitious plan to address climate change while creating jobs and promoting fairness. It builds on lessons from history, including the Vietnam War, which showed the cost of ignoring human needs. Much like stories from My Whirlwind Lives, it calls for courage, unity, and long-term vision to shape a better future. The Civil rights movement also inspires its call for...

Dee Knight’s Blog shares powerful stories, ideas, and news about peace, justice, and fairness around the world. Dee writes to inspire people to work together, build friendships across borders, and create a better future without war. His blog is a place for learning, hope, and action! Understanding the Vietnam War The Vietnam War was one of the most destructive conflicts of the 20th...