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138-9: A Statehood Vote Margin of (Insert Adjective) Proportions

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When President Obama stood up last year at the correspondent’s dinner in Washington DC and held up a piece of paper which he claimed to be his birth certificate to quell any doubts Americans had of his citizenship, there were … Continue reading

Take Assad’s Hammer Away

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Despite rising pressure from the international community, Iran has offered its unwavering support to the Syrian government and President Bashar Al-Assad. Iran has decided not to acknowledge Assad’s government as aggressors, regardless of the 16-month long fight, claiming that the … Continue reading

NATO Protest in Chicago: Outside Summit Doors

Liberal Guidelines for Stringent Media: FCC Regulations

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When talking about journalists, some may describe a journalist as always having news in his/her blood, but when describing a media mogul like Rupert Murdoch; one may say owning news was always in his blood. Inheriting a media company from … Continue reading

Taliban? Al-Qaeda? Who Exactly is the Enemy in Afghanistan?

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In 11 years of warfare, Kabul has never seen a Taliban offensive such as this. Government buildings, foreign embassies, NATO offices and bases have been continuously attacked for two days by coordinated rocket and gun attacks around the country. Deeming … Continue reading

When the “Solution” becomes the Problem

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When it comes to international relations, it is usually wise to step forward with the right foot. If you have someone representing you in another country, you want to ensure that that person represents you in the best possible way. … Continue reading

Kill the Quiet with a Riot (copyright Phoenix Foundation) Video

March 18, 2012

Kill the Quiet With a Riot (copyright Phoenix Foundation)

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On March 18 2012, anti-war groups from around the Chicagoland area came together to march on Devon Avenue, a central area for the South Asian community in Chicago. Starting at a parking lot across Gharib Nawaz restaurant, groups such as … Continue reading