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In Praise of Buffer States
Buffer states keep armies apart and allow important regional countries to trade in peace.
Attack First, Kill First and Claim Self-Defense
Supposed self-defense against rockets diverted attention from war crimes allegations, but neither facts nor law support Israeli self-defense claims.
Why Do Republicans Reject Human-Made Climate Change?
It is a testament to the political spin machine that an issue like climate change can be so polarizing.
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Rand Paul: Kicking Palestinians Is a Freebie
Rand Paul's bill would require a cut-off of aid to the Palestinians simply for joining the ICC.
Scholarly Mad Libs and Peer-Less Reviews
Scientific American published an investigative report documenting a new and curious form of scholarly publication fraud.
How the Sydney Siege Was Reported by the Public and News Professionals
Social media both speeds up the coverage of a story such as this and risks magnifying inaccuracies.
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Integrated Farming: The Only Way to Survive a Rising Sea
Experts say that concerted efforts at the federal level are needed to safeguard millions whose lives and livelihoods are bound up with changing weather patterns.
Teachers on Trial: Five Times the Media Failed Educators in 2014
Teachers faced an unprecedented level of scrutiny in 2014.
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The First Four Things Republicans Are Trying to Change May Scare You
Voters may be a little horrified to see that the change the new Republican majority in Congress will bring actually means regression.
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Mexico: The Murder of the Young
A journalist recalls her visit to Mexico during the time 43 students went missing in Iguala.