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Violence in Hong Kong intensifies as protesters grow more desperate
Asia, Human Rights, Politics Alexandra Konn 12/5/19 Asia, Human Rights, Politics Alexandra Konn 12/5/19

Violence in Hong Kong intensifies as protesters grow more desperate

Foreign Policy reports that protests in Hong Kong reached an all-time high last weekend as an unarmed protester was shot with live rounds by Hong Kong police, and a Beijing supporter was set on fire.

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Widespread protests following a polarizing election in Bolivia
News Watch, South America, Politics Andrea Morales Caceres 12/5/19 News Watch, South America, Politics Andrea Morales Caceres 12/5/19

Widespread protests following a polarizing election in Bolivia

Evo Morales has recently been criticized after he ignored referendum results that would have prevented him from holding more than two legal consecutive terms in Bolivia.

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The consequences of careless rhetoric: President Trump’s announcement of the death of Baghdadi
North America, Middle East, Security, Politics Isabel Jones 11/11/19 North America, Middle East, Security, Politics Isabel Jones 11/11/19

The consequences of careless rhetoric: President Trump’s announcement of the death of Baghdadi

The death of Baghdadi holds great political significance: the ultimate distraction from President Trump’s domestic and foreign policy woes and the destabilization of IS at the highest level.

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The Tucker Carlson consensus: What the right-wing rabble-rouser can teach us about the future of American politics
North America, Politics Michael Cuenco 11/6/19 North America, Politics Michael Cuenco 11/6/19

The Tucker Carlson consensus: What the right-wing rabble-rouser can teach us about the future of American politics

“Prepare yourself,” popular Fox News host Tucker Carlson warned his audience on a recent episode of his program, “because wherever there is Elizabeth Warren, there is falseness… Fake is who Warren is!”

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“Go west, Ukraine, go west”: Ukrainians grow impatient as the nation goes to the second ballot
News Watch, Europe, Politics Nick Zelenczuk 4/9/19 News Watch, Europe, Politics Nick Zelenczuk 4/9/19

“Go west, Ukraine, go west”: Ukrainians grow impatient as the nation goes to the second ballot

Poroshenko’s election represented the population’s collective refusalto continue being subjugated by a toxic political system.

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The state of gender equality: Stories from across the globe
Human Rights, Development, Politics, Around the World Mackenzie Rice 3/19/19 Human Rights, Development, Politics, Around the World Mackenzie Rice 3/19/19

The state of gender equality: Stories from across the globe

There is still a long road to universal equity and inclusion.

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Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark
News Watch, Culture, Europe, Human Rights, Politics, Around the World Charlotte Dibb 3/8/19 News Watch, Culture, Europe, Human Rights, Politics, Around the World Charlotte Dibb 3/8/19

Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark

Denmark is giving the Scandinavian reputation a run for its money.

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The tale of two presidents: If Maduro is illegitimate, why is Guaido controversial?
News Watch, Politics, Human Rights, South America Mackenzie Rice 2/21/19 News Watch, Politics, Human Rights, South America Mackenzie Rice 2/21/19

The tale of two presidents: If Maduro is illegitimate, why is Guaido controversial?

The swift international support for Guiado has sparked intense debate, particularly in Canada, about whether this was the right move.

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Move fast & break things: Leveraging blockchain to modernize Canadian bureaucratic databases
North America, Politics, Science & Tech, News Watch Abishnan Ravindranath 2/7/19 North America, Politics, Science & Tech, News Watch Abishnan Ravindranath 2/7/19

Move fast & break things: Leveraging blockchain to modernize Canadian bureaucratic databases

There are growing calls for governments to modernize and streamline their information systems.

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The United Nations’ global compact for migration is a success for some and a failure for others
News Watch, Politics, Human Rights Priyanka Shertukde 1/17/19 News Watch, Politics, Human Rights Priyanka Shertukde 1/17/19

The United Nations’ global compact for migration is a success for some and a failure for others

This meeting was poignantly timed to fall on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Defining patriotism
Around the World, Politics, Culture Mackenzie Rice 1/14/19 Around the World, Politics, Culture Mackenzie Rice 1/14/19

Defining patriotism

November 11th marked the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I.

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Is the United States prepared to put an end to gun violence?
Politics, North America Priyanka Shertukde 11/30/18 Politics, North America Priyanka Shertukde 11/30/18

Is the United States prepared to put an end to gun violence?

On Wednesday November 7, 2018, a gunman opened fire on a group of unsuspecting people at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oakes, California. This attack killed 12 people and injured at least 16 others.

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Italy condemns ‘crime of humility’ as war on immigration ramps Up
Europe, Human Rights, Politics Nick Zelenczuk 11/22/18 Europe, Human Rights, Politics Nick Zelenczuk 11/22/18

Italy condemns ‘crime of humility’ as war on immigration ramps Up

On October 2nd, Domenico Lucano, mayor of the remote hillside town of Riace – Calabria was arrested by Italian authorities, accused of aiding and facilitating illegal immigration.

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Has the Left left and is the Right right in Brazil?
South America, Politics Anushree Warrier 11/8/18 South America, Politics Anushree Warrier 11/8/18

Has the Left left and is the Right right in Brazil?

The motivation behind the wide support for Bolsonaro, who holds highly conservative values and has had no political experience, reflects just how frustrated Brazilians have become with the status quo.

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One year later: Why Chechen LGBTQ victims still haven’t found justice
Europe, Human Rights, Politics Geneva Calde 5/4/18 Europe, Human Rights, Politics Geneva Calde 5/4/18

One year later: Why Chechen LGBTQ victims still haven’t found justice

At last count, there were an estimated 27 people killed and over 200 imprisoned by the Chechen government’s efforts, with survivors now sworn into lives of secrecy and anonymity.

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North Korea wins gold in new Olympic category: Charm
Asia, North America, Politics Allison Cohen 4/18/18 Asia, North America, Politics Allison Cohen 4/18/18

North Korea wins gold in new Olympic category: Charm

An impending meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un shouldn’t obscure the major challenges ahead to resolving the crisis on the Korean peninsula. It’s called a “charm offensive.”

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Is the United States capable of being more than a two-party system?
Politics, North America Geneva Calde 2/12/18 Politics, North America Geneva Calde 2/12/18

Is the United States capable of being more than a two-party system?

Despite the number of “third parties” that dominate local political circles, the U.S. polity has been anything but kind to non-Democrats and non-Republicans.

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Human Rights Diplomacy Efforts Not Enough with ‘Trump of the East’
Asia, Human Rights, Politics Geneva Calde 12/2/17 Asia, Human Rights, Politics Geneva Calde 12/2/17

Human Rights Diplomacy Efforts Not Enough with ‘Trump of the East’

While the Summit presented an opportunity for Justin Trudeau to leverage economic ties in the Asia-Pacific, many also wondered how and if he would take advantage of his facetime with the Philippine leader, Rodrigo Duterte, to address his bloody war on drugs.

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Rethinking the role of social media as a political tool
North America, Politics, Science & Tech Geneva Calde 11/8/17 North America, Politics, Science & Tech Geneva Calde 11/8/17

Rethinking the role of social media as a political tool

Twitter, Facebook, and Google—Three of the most successful social media giants were brought further into the public eye late last month during hearings with the Senate Intelligence Committee.

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Guns: America’s strange addiction
North America, Politics, Human Rights Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 11/6/17 North America, Politics, Human Rights Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 11/6/17

Guns: America’s strange addiction

Although mass shootings in Texas and Las Vegas reignite the debate on gun ownership, a long road lies ahead before these tragedies force Americans to change their relationship with guns.

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