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War With Syria and Its Repercussions
Instead of responsibly waiting for the UN chemical weapons team - which is already in Syria - to investigate the incident, the Obama administration has already stated that such …

Nurturing Open, Creative Development in the Digital Age
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Combating Sexual Harassment in Egypt
Protests in Egypt open doors to address sexual harassment and violence against Egyptian women.

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Koch Brothers’ New Pledge for Planet Destruction
It should come as no surprise that the Koch Brothers would want to protect their perceived right to pollute our environment and do irreversible damage to our planet.

Bush’s Foiled NSA Blackmail Scheme
More than a decade ago, President George W. Bush enlisted the National Security Agency in a blackmail scheme to dig up dirt to coerce UN Security Council members to …

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Jobs and Justice: Raising the Floor on Workers Rights and Wages in Haiti
Beverly Bell takes a look at the economics behind third world sweatshops to propose how alternative pathways can be found.

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Syria and the “Red Line” Nonsense
The “red line” that the Obama administration has claimed in regards to Syria and chemical weapons continues to cloud the reality of political conflict in the region.

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UN Finds “Little Appreciation” for Human Rights Among US Businesses
An expert group says US businesses don't do enough to ensure the protection of human rights of workers and communities affected by their operations.

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“Going Extinct Is Genocide”: Lakota Elders Tour to Raise Awareness About Struggle
As the US encroached upon indigenous territory, the government never allowed native women to negotiate.

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Why Is North Dakota Torturing Women?
According to a new report by the UN, restricting women's access to abortion is considered torture, and states like North Dakota are guilty.