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Global JusticeThe U.S. and the Global Gender Gap
Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's signing of the Equal Pay Act. This "milestone" legislation was designed to eliminate the...
Peace & Disarmament50 years ago today: JFK’s “Peace Speech”
On June 10, 1963, then-President John F. Kennedy gave the commencement speech at American University. What could have been merely an exciting...
Global CooperationUN Post-2015 Development Agenda: The Same Old Story?
The Secretary-General of the United Nations’ panel of experts recently released a report detailing goals for the Post-2015 Development Agenda. This 27-person...
Global JusticeWorker’s Rights: A Matter of Secondary Importance
Two workers’ rights scandals have recently affected the international community. On April 24th, Rana Plaza, a building home to several garment factories,...
Global CooperationGrassroots Rebellion: The Tamarod Campaign in Egypt
A full two and a half years after the start of the Arab Spring, it seems that things are not as well...
Human RightsA New Role Model and a Promising Outlook
As of 10 a.m. yesterday, I have a new idol: María Corina Machado, member of the Venezuelan parliament. I attended her presentation...
Global CooperationSigning the Arms Trade Treaty: A Signal for the Future
The United States likes to picture itself as a prominent player and arbiter in the international community, paving the way for progress...
Global JusticeCode Red Code Pink: President Obama, Medea Benjamin, and Signature Strikes
Since interrupting President Obama's terrorism and drone war speech at National Defense University last week, Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, has...
Human RightsHow do we close Guantanamo?
In light of President Obama's recent speech on closing Guantanamo Bay (GTMO), among other things, I began to think about the situation...
Global JusticeJustice Denied
On May 10th 2013, former Guatemalan president Rios Montt was convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity. His trial marked the first...
Peace & DisarmamentIsrael and Iran: A Love Story
This is an unexpected love story about people who have historically feared and loathed each other. Through one poster Israeli graphic designer...