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The Democratic Convention

Mike DucheineJuly 27, 2016

An uprising among the delegates, protests against Hillary pointed to a chaotic convention until Michelle Obama showed up...

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Studies Reject Claims that French Labour Reforms Will Alleviate Unemployment

David HughesJuly 27, 2016

Whereas the French government insists that new legislation will create jobs, leading economists say existing laws already do just that...

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Universal Basic Income: Difficult to Implement but Still Gaining Traction

Michael Slevin UttleyJuly 24, 2016

UBI is gaining traction, with schemes being considered in Finland & the Netherlands, proposals being considered by political parties in the UK and Spain....

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Turkey’s Dark Future After Failed Coup

Scott Nicholas RomaniukJuly 23, 2016

In the aftermath of Turkey's failed coup attempt, society is divided and the country's future uncertain....

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Despite Brexit, the EU Still Has a Long Term Future

David HughesJuly 22, 2016

Eurosceptic parties across Europe may hope that Brexit will trigger a break-up of the EU, but evidence suggests otherwise....

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Hillary Clinton’s Betrayal

Mike DucheineJuly 21, 2016

Why would Hillary pick a running mate who cannot help her win in November? She gets paid handsomely NOT to win the general elections. ...

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The 2016 Republican Convention

Mike DucheineJuly 21, 2016

The Republican Convention is more of a rally against Hillary than it is a support for Donald Trump...

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Capitalism Enabling Modern-day Slavery on Banana Plantations

Sofie HörtlerJuly 20, 2016

Bananas in big retail shops in Western countries mostly originate from plantations in Equatorian countries where enslaving the workforce is prevalent....

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Red Tide Causes Environmental and Social Catastrophe in Chile

Nadia MishkinJuly 19, 2016

A toxic algae-bloom in southern Chile caused a social, environmental catastrophe and put speculation on practices of region's salmon industry....

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In the very old days women had often no value. In the old Testament people were rejoicing if a son was born into the family. In some books or chapters girls are not even mentioned if they were born. While reading it, someone could get the impression that no girls were born at all. ...

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The EU’s Failure at Becoming a Social Union

Sofie HörtlerJuly 18, 2016

The EU’s initial role model was the USA, aiming to unite the continent in any aspect. They failed to become a social union however....

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New Law Shows That Puerto Rico Really is US Colony

Max BluerJuly 18, 2016

PROMESA highlights Puerto Rico's status as an American colony, but it might be necessary to keep the country afloat....

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Women Get Their Foot in the Door of Spanish Politics

Marita VlachouJuly 18, 2016

Spain, a traditionally male-dominated society, has shown some progress in terms of gender diversity in politics. However, there is more to be done....

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