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Ridiculously Photogenic Syrian Soldier: If This Meme Does Not Get You to Help Syria, Then, Dammit, Nothing Will

Ridiculously Photogenic Syrian Soldier: If This Meme Does Not Get You to Help Syria, Then, Dammit, Nothing Will

If reports of gross human rights abuses, torture, civilian deaths, and secret police haven’t swayed you to the plight of Syrians, then, dammit, maybe this chiseled jaw and coiffed hairline will.

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Why Personal Property Does Not Matter in the Grand Scheme of Politics

Why Personal Property Does Not Matter in the Grand Scheme of Politics

The radical last step in the evolution of human consciousness is to forget that our things are valuable.

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Romney Sikh vs Sheik: Why Mitt Romney Foreign Policy Would Be a Disaster

Romney Sikh vs Sheik: Why Mitt Romney Foreign Policy Would Be a Disaster

What we can learn from Mitt Romney, Sikh, sheik, and flying shoes.

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Why Feminism is Needed in International Relations

Why Feminism is Needed in International Relations

Women are integral participants in conflicts around the world, but fail to be included in conflict resolution.

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Kim Jong Un Wife is Ri Sol Ju: 10 Other Wives of Famous Dictators

Kim Jong Un Wife is Ri Sol Ju: 10 Other Wives of Famous Dictators

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un is officially married to Ri Sol-ju. Here are 10 of the most fascinating wives of famous modern dictators.

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World Expo 2012: Korea is Not Quite the Chicago Worlds Fair

World Expo 2012: Korea is Not Quite the Chicago Worlds Fair

This past weekend, I attended the Yeosu World Expo in Korea. It was about keeping our Oceans clean for everyone. Despite being really fun and cool, I think most countries missed the memo.

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July 4 Around the World: 8 Occupied Nations Who Still Cannot Celebrate Their Independence

July 4 Around the World: 8 Occupied Nations Who Still Cannot Celebrate Their Independence

Palestine, Quebec and Scotland -- these nations have different connotations of what independence day means.

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NATO and Russia Battle Over European Defense Shield at Youth G8/G20 Summit

NATO and Russia Battle Over European Defense Shield at Youth G8/G20 Summit

Delegates have been debating shared cooperation between Russia and NATO on European defense shield, and negotiations have gotten tense.

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