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The Nitty Gritty: Current Affairs Around the World
Tahrir Square: Remembrance through street art.
Egypt. A country in turmoil with a youth in revolt of the injustices inflicted upon them by their own government. This April, things have been relatively quiet in Tarhir Square in downtown Cairo, whereas clashes have occurred with police in Port Said and Alexandria. Despite this, there is an energy in the air that is … Continue reading
Colombia’s Emerald Tsar – People & Power – Al Jazeera English
Colombia’s Emerald Tsar – People & Power – Al Jazeera English. Last week, at the age of 77, Victor Carranza passed away after a battle with cancer. Known internationally as Colombia’s “Emerald Tsar,” Carranza has survived multiple assassination attempts and is said to have controlled “at least 40% of Colombia’s emerald business, which supplies about two … Continue reading
The Huffington Post says ” Spending Cuts Could Wreak Havoc On Science And Public Health”
According to the Huffington Post, “spending cuts could wreak havov on science and public health,” among other things. Just what will this gigantic spending cut affect other than putting more than 100,000 people out of work? Check out the Huff’s breakdown. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/22/government-sequester-environment-effects_n_2743586.html
The End of the Whistleblower? The fate of Manning and Assange
The fact that WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange is living his life in total political exile and that the website biggest source of information, Bradley Manning, is facing up to life imprisonment has revealed the cold and clear message: whistleblowing about American war crimes comes with a price. Manning had been tortured while in custody by … Continue reading
Scotland Go Bragh! Digging into the Scottish Independence Movement.
Many in London have scoffed at the idea of an independent Scotland. Even within the northern reaches of the United Kingdom, Scots have felt that it would be economic suicide to separate given the current financial climate. But this is a real movement, isn’t new and as a result should not be ignored by any … Continue reading
What is America?
There are major drawbacks to having a national psyche. What social scientist Michael Billig refers to as “banal nationalism”-that is ever present, often unrecognizable and dangerous-is a staple of American culture and identity. Americans are proud, rightfully so, boasting a robust GDP, long lifespans and low infant mortality rates. These figures have come to the … Continue reading
Former Guatemalan Dictator to Stand Trial
Photograph: Saul Martinez/EPA Former Guatemalan dictator José Efraín Ríos Montt will stand trial on charges he ordered the murder, torture and displacement of thousands of Mayans while presiding over one of the bloodiest periods of Guatemala’s civil war (1982-1983). He is the first former president to be charged with genocide by a Latin American court. Ríos Montt … Continue reading
2012 Year in Pictures: Part I
2012 Year in Pictures: Part I. As we celebrate another year, look back on 2012 in images. Some of these are compelling, others shocking. Images often speak louder than words ever could.
Current TV on Gun Control in America
Gavin Newsom and Current TV dissect the American gun control issue in light of the Newtown Connecticut shootings. What do you think? http://current.com/shows/the-gavin-newsom-show/videos/gavin-newsom-three-gun-control-measures-that-must-be-enacted-now/
Liberators/Entrepreneurs: Americans Investing in Kosovo
Kosovo, one of the world’s newest states, is now officially open for business and it’s their former “liberators” who are vying for control of some of the country’s most lucrative enterprises. Earlier this week, the NY Times reported that the state’s telecommunication company was up for sale and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci was in a bind … Continue reading
