Who Runs the World? (Big Oil)
Big oil is presumably the biggest, baddest villain of our time. Big oil-this, big oil-that. It’s on every politician and environmentalist’s lips. The truth is,…
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A Fragile Truce- What the release of the Israeli Hostages means for peace in the Middle East
After two years of war, President Trump revealed a 20-point peace deal. The peace plan outlined the release of hostages for prisoners, dismantling weapons and…
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What Does Ceasefire in Palestine Really Mean?
After 15 months of war – after the deaths of thousands, after the displacement of thousands – a ceasefire deal has been established in the…
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Assad Regime Topples in Syria
Within days of relaunching an offensive, anti-Assad rebels gained rapid control of southern and northern portions of Syria. The offensive resulted in the end of…
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Mourning Ballet’s Lost Stars
In one month, the ballet world lost two stars. Vladimir Shkylarov and Michela DePrince both lost their lives this Fall, leaving behind enormous contributions both…
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Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
On Oct. 17, 2024, US intelligence received news that the leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, was dead. This event could be a sign of movement…
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When Home is Lost: The Search for Hope in Crisis
Wars, hurricanes, and corrupt politicians crowd headlines so that there is little room for good news. In times of stagnant conflict and disaster, where is there hope?
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Remembering Ukraine
Nearly two years later, the war continues, with intense fighting and ongoing resistance from the Ukrainian side.
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How Israel’s History Is Impacting Current Events
The Israeli – Palestinian conflict is thought by many Americans simply as a fight over a strip of land the size of New Jersey. However, it is much more than that.
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What the Podcast “Caliphate” Will Teach You About Investigative Journalism
“Caliphate” is the New York Times‘ riveting 10-episode audio series highlighting foreign correspondent and resident terrorism expert Rukmini Callimachi‘s experience infiltrating all things ISIS. Her extensive…
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