July 2011
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The American 'Race' of and for Wealth
The recent (and arguably current, recession has left stains on various parts of American society. For example, funds for public programs including education, social security, and both medicaid and medicare will all see, if they haven’t already, sharp declines in funding, all of which will have both short and long term impacts on the people they serve - namely, a lot of the United States....
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“Never let fear determine who you are; never let where you came from determine...”
– Anonymous
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Israel recognizes state of South Sudan, commands... →
It’s about time Israel does something right.
Fucking jerks.
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Embassies Under Siege: Syriasly?
“Oops” is about the only thing being muttered by Syrian President Bashar al-Asaad as both his administration and government failed to control an attack by pro-government protestors on French and American embassies. The attack is being called a violation of international law, as an embassy is considered domestic soil of the country that the embassy belongs to and, consequently, an...
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Africa's Horn Gone Dry
The drought drying up the Horn of Africa is the worst the area has faced in over 60 years.
International aid agencies and NGOs, overstretched and underfunded, aren’t beating around the bush - they’re admitting the need is greater than what they can provide.
The Horn of Africa, due to its natural climate, is no stranger to droughts. In fact, the Horn has had several severe droughts,...
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Corporate Responsi-bill-ity?
The corporation has been evolving for a while now. From labor laws, to employee benefits, to corporate responsibility, the traditional corporation has done as much growth as any entity functioning in a modern society. But what is a corporation’s responsibility to the community it operates in? To its consumers? To the environment? Many corporations have begun taking questions that echo a...