The ancient forest of Białowieża – the last remaining primeval forest in the European lowlands – straddles the Polish/ Belarus border, and is the last … Dispossessing the Sámi PeoplesRead more
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Obama’s visit to Argentina on March 24
In Argentina, Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights activist Adolfo Pérez Esquivel is calling on President Obama to change the date of his trip to Argentina … Obama’s visit to Argentina on March 24Read more
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How U.S. Policies Fuel Migration & Instability
In California, over 60 unaccompanied migrant children being held in the San Diego Convention Center have tested positive for COVID-19. The convention center is currently … How U.S. Policies Fuel Migration & InstabilityRead more
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Are We Staring at Another Phase of Dilution of PDS in India?
On February 28, 2020, it was reported that the central government’s think tank, NITI Aayog, in a discussion paper recommended a revision in the coverage … Are We Staring at Another Phase of Dilution of PDS in India?Read more
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Small lakes and temporary ponds release CO2 into the atmosphere even when they are dry
Temporary lakes and ponds emit CO2 all year –- even when they are dry — and dry areas actually emit a larger amount of carbon … Small lakes and temporary ponds release CO2 into the atmosphere even when they are dryRead more
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Today in Charlottesville
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The true legacy of Christopher Columbus
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtBKDMN2U4s&rel=0&feature=relmfu] George Monbiot
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Congress rejects Obama veto of 9/11 bill
The House and Senate voted Wednesday to reject President Obama’s veto of legislation allowing lawsuits against foreign sponsors of terrorism — the first successful override … Congress rejects Obama veto of 9/11 billRead more
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American Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth at Alarming Rates
In dramatic contrast to the rest of the developed world, the rate of women dying because of complications with pregnancy or childbirth rose in the … American Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth at Alarming RatesRead more
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How to be a Palestinian mom
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