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Dictatorship’s Shadow Rears Its Ugly Head in Brazil’s World Cup
The World Cup may be over, but its legacy of repression lives on, reflecting Brazil's own legacy of military dictatorship.
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A Mysterious Hole at the End of the World
The wilderness of Siberia has just gotten a lot more mysterious.
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Does Uncle Sam Have a God Complex?
No one elected Uncle Sam to play God.
California’s Severe Drought Continues, but Private Businesses Remain Saturated
Could it be that the large influx of private corporations over the past years has resulted in a new San Francisco, one that appeases the demands of these enterprises, …
Treating Prisoners as Well as Farm Animals
There are too many stories are out there about the subhuman treatment of pregnant prisoners who give birth while chained, with prison officials by their side.
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South Sudanese Children Starving While Aid Falling Short
The malnutrition crisis comes amidst tumultuous domestic politics in South Sudan, resulting in fighting that has raged since December.
The Periodic Slaughter of Palestinians
To the Israeli government, the periodic slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza is called mowing the grass, a chore that frequently needs repeating.
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Mexican Farmers Oppose Expansion of Transgenic Crops
Mexico does not need transgenics.
The Caribbean: A Clean Energy Revolution on the Front Lines of Climate Change
Clean energy technologies are making headway throughout the Caribbean - and the US should take note.
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When the Public Square Is in Cyberspace: Why Democracy Demands Net Neutrality
Since the internet is a component of the public sphere, we should hold it to the ideal of freedom of expression.