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When Candidates Talk Education, Media Rarely Go Beyond Buzzwords
The 2016 election is an important one for education policy.
Combating Corruption for the Sake of the Economy: The Afflictions of Oil-Rich Latin America
Citizens can exercise the power to lobby the government for an end to corruption as they have.
Scott Walker Has a Terrible Plan to Drug Test Welfare Recipients
Unfortunately, this idea has gained popularity in recent years.
House Agriculture Committee Says “No” to GMO Labeling, What’s Next?
H.R. 1599 is an assault on consumer rights, an assault on democracy and states' rights.
Grexit or Jubilee? How Greek Debt Can Be Annulled
The crushing Greek debt could be canceled the way it was made - by sleight of hand.
Before Homes Are Even Rebuilt in the Ruins of the Gaza Strip, Another War Looms
For Israel, war is no longer an option. It is a way of life.
Water Quality Impaired by Agricultural Runoff in Panama and US
Panama's public health is under threat as policies have not addressed agricultural runoff.
US and Cuba Swap Embassies: Victory of Diplomacy and Democracy
As Cuba and the US continue down the road of reconciliation, they must still avoid the bumps.
Audit Slams the NYC Housing Authority for Misleading Data on Public Housing Repairs
The country's largest public housing agency fell short of its pledge to make fixes to residents' apartments.
How Three of the Iran Negotiations’ Toughest Issues Were Resolved
Few surprises emerged in the nuclear deal with Iran, but here's how other difficult issues were resolved.