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Fashion Line Refuses to Reveal Aboriginal Artist Behind Newest Collection
Rodarte’s new line is actually the licensed work of an Aboriginal artist—but they don’t want you to know that.
Posted Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by Dahlia Grossman-Heinze
Never Lost: The Journey that Led a Lost Boy of Sudan to Gainesville, Fla.
Now a University of Florida graduate student, Jacob is one of the lost boys of Sudan who survived the second Sudanese Civil War. And he’s looking to pay it forward through a new non-profit.
Posted Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in Journalism Network by Faithful Okoye
Ugandan Activists Sue American Evangelist for Fomenting Anti-Gay Hatred
Meet Pastor Scott Lively, who—among other things—claims gay men played a central role in the Holocaust.
Posted Monday, April 9, 2012 in Know Your Right Wingers by Shay O'Reilly
VIDEO: Kony Hunter with Christopher Meloni
There’s a new case on his mind. #KonyMeloni
Posted Thursday, March 29, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Tracy Fehr
Kony2012 and the Dangers of Magical Thinking
It might be a great viral video, but is it good advocacy?
Posted Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Opinions by Sam Menefee-Libey
Clinton To Tunisian Students: Building ‘Modern Economy’ Will Take Time
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pushed Tunisian youth to fight for democratic ideals, and to give economic development a chance to develop after the revolution.
Posted Tuesday, February 28, 2012 by Jon Christian
Remembering the Haiti Earthquake: A Link Round-Up
An assortment of reports that illustrate the recovery process two years later.
Posted Thursday, January 12, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Population Peak? UN Projects Seven Billionth Baby Will Be Born This Month
Sustainable development and the empowerment of women have become top priorities at the United Nations as population reaches seven billion.
Posted Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Candice Bernd
Statement on the End of the Iraq War: It’s Finally Over
This day marks the fulfillment of a commitment made by President Obama to end the war in Iraq responsibly.
Posted Friday, October 21, 2011
Student Activism Pushes Duke University to the Forefront of the Conflict-Free Movement
Duke University has stated its commitment to buying conflict-free products when available.
Posted Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in Reprints by Alex Hellmuth and JD Stier
Ryan Gosling and MTV: Tell Your Campus We’ve Had Enough Conflict Minerals
A new push by the Enough Project for college students to encourage universities to support conflict-free materials.
Posted Friday, September 30, 2011 by Brian Stewart
Statement on the Passing of Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai—an advocate for women, the environment, democracy, and Africa—spoke truth to power in all she did.
Posted Monday, September 26, 2011 in Reprints by John Podesta
Carnage in Oslo Targeted Youth Leaders
The tragedy in Norway shows that the far right is desperate.
Posted Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Reporting by Jon Christian
Fight Against Conflict Minerals Treads Shaky Path
Efforts to decrease the purchase of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo have resulted in some positive signs.
Posted Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Reporting by Yana Kunichoff
Arab Spring Migrants Reveal Contradictions in Europe’s Policy
Refugees are pouring out of Arab states and into Europe.
Posted Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by Yana Kunichoff
Nepal’s Landmine Removal Efforts Should be Modeled Worldwide
An important step in the fight against landmines was taken earlier this week, as the United Nations declared Nepal to be landmine-free.
Posted Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Opinions by Jeffrey Boxer
Why is the Obama Administration Being Sued Over Libya?
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have filed a lawsuit against the Obama Administration, declaring that American involvement in the NATO-led campaign against Libya violates the War Powers Resolution.
Posted Thursday, June 16, 2011 by Jeffrey Boxer
