Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, a United Methodist, promises to work for economic stability, create a brighter future for the young and empower women.  [More]

Two commentary writers reflect on the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s use of nonviolence in civil rights and anti-war struggles.

Commentary: Encounter with truth on MLK Day
Commentary: Memories of Martin Luther King

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