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Former Khmer Rouge Leaders Go on Trial in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - The four surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge went on trial Monday, more than three decades after the collapse of a government that caused the …
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Spirits of Justice Going to Gaza
For those who engage in the common struggle for Justice, an invaluable grace comes from getting to know new friends similarly engaged — and equally willing to speak with …
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Twelve Charts That Will Make Your Blood Boil
In the past 20 years, the US economy has grown nearly 60 percent. This huge increase in productivity is partly due to automation, the internet, and other improvements in …
Haiti Facts 17 Months After Earthquake
Haiti experienced a major earthquake January 12, 2010. Tens of thousands died, estimates range from 65,000 to 230,000 people killed. About 2 million more people were displaced. Haiti was …
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Reporter’s First Novel Holds Mirror to Culture Prone to Ignoring the Obvious (2)
(Image: Simon & Schuster) So Much Pretty Cara Hoffman Simon & Schuster New York, New York, 2011 "The responsibility of every …
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Marching for Change: Street Bands in the US (2)
There’s an Emma Goldman saying that goes something like this: “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be a part of your revolution!” In the past decade, more …
Latinos Prove to Be Influential in US Politics
Halfway through his third year in office, President Barack Obama has begun his re-election campaign. On June 14th, President Obama made a brief, yet symbolically important, visit to …
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Human Rights in Iran Must Include Gender Identity and Sexual Rights – Not Discrimination
On May 17th, 1990 the World Health Organization’s made a decision to remove homosexuality from the list of mental disorders. Since then, each year May 17th is considered the …
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Ban Proposed on Export Restrictions That Undermine Food Security
Geneva - Egypt has initiated a proposal in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to ban export restrictions on farm products to poor countries that are net food importers. The …
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New Law in Kansas Set to Close All Abortion Providers in State
Overland Park, Kan. - One in a series of abortion limits approved in Kansas since Republicans took full control of the state government this year — a new license …