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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.
Is an Iran Nuclear Deal Within Reach? Dissecting the Latest Talks Over a “Manufactured Crisis”
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran could freeze its nuclear capacity in exchange for sanctions relief, but John Kerry would not say if the US would agree.
How Do We Define American? Jose Vargas, Symbol of Undocumented Immigrant Struggle, Detained in Texas
Vargas recently traveled to the Texas border to document the crisis of thousands of migrant children fleeing violence and poverty in Central America.
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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.
“Iraq Has Already Disintegrated”: ISIS Expands Stronghold as Leaks Expose US Doubts on Iraqi Forces
Iraq remains on the verge of splintering into three separate states as Sunni militants expand their stronghold in the north and west of Iraq.
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.