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I researched Uighur society in China for 8 years and watched how technology opened new opportunities – then became a trap
By Darren Byler, University of Washington The Uighurs, a Muslim minority ethnic group of around 12 million in northwest China,…
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Expanding direct democracy won’t make Americans feel better about politics
By Joshua J. Dyck, University of Massachusetts Lowell and Edward L. Lascher, Jr., California State University, Sacramento As Americans watch…
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Germany’s divided soul
By Dalia Marin This November, Germany will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. But the…
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In Brazil’s rainforests, the worst fires are likely still to come
By Robert T. Walker, University of Florida The number of fires this year in the Amazon is the highest since…
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Comparative political leadership: Gandhi vs. contemporary leaders
On 2 October 2019, it will be the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mohandas K. Gandhi in Gujarat, India. I…
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Ailments still affecting worldwide populations and possible solutions
Humanity has always been susceptible to disease and other serious illness. Over the last few centuries, numerous diseases and other…
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Far fewer Mexican immigrants are coming to the US – and those who do are more educated
Rogelio Sáenz, The University of Texas at San Antonio Once upon a time, not long ago, Mexicans dominated the flow…
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How climate change is driving emigration from Central America
By Miranda Cady Hallett, University of Dayton Clouds of dust rose behind the wheels of the pickup truck as we…
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A new environmental disaster may be brewing in the South Caucasus
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that the country’s Amulsar gold mine will continue operating. Meanwhile, local and international…
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Should parents help their kids with homework?
Daniel Hamlin, University of Oklahoma Schools across the country encourage parents to help their children with homework. Parents are listening.…
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