Let’s Play 20 Questions

In a fascinating article out by Truthout, author Bill Quigley looks at 20 social justice questions examining where were are in 2008 as Americans and world citizens.

1. How many deaths are there worldwide each year due to acts of terrorism?

Answer: The US State Department reported there were more than 22,000 deaths from terrorism last year. Over half of those killed or injured were Muslims. Source: Voice of America, May 2, 2008. “Terrorism Deaths Rose in 2007.”

2. How many deaths are there worldwide each day due to poverty and malnutrition?

A: About 25,000 people die every day of hunger or hunger-related causes, according to the United Nations. Poverty.com – Hunger and World Poverty. Every day, almost 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes – one child every five seconds. Bread for the World. Hunger Facts: International.

t r u t h o u t | Twenty Questions: Social Justice Quiz 2008.

Many of the answers may surprise you. Some will shock you. I hope they all motivate you!

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