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North American physicians face a daunting problem as opioid crisis worsens

North American physicians face a daunting problem as opioid crisis worsens

by Alec Cowan | Jun 27, 2018 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, Intercultural and Interreligious Conflict, News

Victims of the opioid crisis in America grew to record levels over the last decade, and Canada is experiencing rising overdose rates throughout its provinces. In Eugene, Oregon, overdose rates and arrests for heroin possession are rising. In contrast, Montreal,...
Women at the University of Oregon create safe and equal space for prayer

Women at the University of Oregon create safe and equal space for prayer

by Alec Cowan | Jun 25, 2018 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, Intercultural and Interreligious Conflict, News

The Islamic call to prayer is rarely recited by a woman; in fact, it almost never is. While many Islamic schools of thought discourage women from leading prayer, women at the University of Oregon are disrupting that norm. The women’s prayer space is the new...
Lessons from Afghanistan — Keeping journalists safe and promoting the youth in media

Lessons from Afghanistan — Keeping journalists safe and promoting the youth in media

by Alec Cowan | Jun 24, 2018 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, Events, Press Freedom

Accra, Ghana — The safety of journalists around the world was a prevalent theme at the 2018 World Press Freedom Day in Accra, Ghana. Posted around the conference hotel were posters featuring the faces of journalists killed in action, drawn in pencil, paint and...
Women at the University of Oregon create safe and equal space for prayer

World Press Freedom Day plenary recap: What are the New Challenges to Press Freedom 27 Years after the Windhoek Declaration?

by Alec Cowan | Jun 23, 2018 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, News, Press Freedom

Accra, Ghana — The first plenary session at the World Press Freedom Day tackled the state of journalism 27 years after the Windhoek Declaration was signed. Listen to the panel of distinguished panelists from media giants around the world as they discuss the...
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