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Next Up On the Turks' Hierarchy Of Needs — Freedom

"Do you hear the people sing, singing the song of angry men?" Until Prime Minister Erdogan wakes up and listens to the needs of his people, Turkey will slide towards greater conflict.
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5 Signs That the World is Becoming a More Peaceful Place

While cynicism and disappointment may be the default responses after any night of news consumption, some less sensational statistics suggest that the world actually is becoming more peaceful.
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Obama is Giving the Rebels Too Little Too Late

After acknowledging that Assad used chemical weapons, the White House announced it will be sending more aid to the rebels, but this move to save face is too little too late.
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Indonesian Muslims May Have Forced Miss World to Ban Bikinis

This year's pageant contestants will sport sarongs instead of bikinis in Bali, Indonesia.
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Turkish Protesters Sing the 'Les Miserables' Anthem to Protest Government

Watch the protesters from Taksim Square sing Les Miserables "Do You Hear The People Sing" to protest the Turkish regime.
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Is Obama "Wagging the Dog" By Intervening In Syria?

Is the timing of the Obama administration announcement that the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons designed to distract people's attention from the NSA surveillance scandal?
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If Assad Wins in Syria, What Should We Expect Next?

In conceptualizing the possibilities of an Assad victory, we more clearly understand what’s at stake in the Syria conflict, and especially why intervening to halt Assad’s army is imperative.
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Erdogan Agrees to Vote on Future Of Gezi Park, But is It Enough?

The Turkish government announced there will be a vote held on the future of Gezi Park. Taksim Solidarity calls the move "positive."
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Here's What We Can Expect From Iran's Next President

The Green Movement is dead. The likely winner will be a conservative who offers little hope for change.
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Does the Vatican Have a Gay Lobby?

Pope Francis was recently quoted referring to a Vatican "gay lobby," and though this information may come as a surprise to many, others have pointed out the existence of a gay clergy for years.
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Inside the U.S.'s Ridiculous Plan to Make Sure "Made in China" Doesn't Mean "Stolen From America"

To prevent leaks of U.S. innovation, leaders propose authorizing corporations to use cyberattacks, using Iraq-style state-building techniques in China, and recruitment of top Chinese students.
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Taksim Square Protests Prove Economic Growth Isn't the Only Thing That Matters

The ongoing conflict between protesters and the government demonstrates the inadequacy of economic performance as the ultimate measuring stick for political stability and development success.
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6 Places Around the World With Unique Father's Day Traditions

From annual activities to crafts and special foods, here are some of the unique ways that diverse countries celebrate fathers.
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"World Peace Index" Lists World's Most Peaceful Countries, and We Kind Of Suck

A map showing the world's most and least peaceful countries has been released, and the results will surprise you.
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Meet "Inspire," the Glossy Al-Qaeda Magazine Trying to Bring Terrorism to a Public Place Near You

While Al-Qaeda's eleventh issue of "Inspire" claims to have inspired the Tsarneav brothers to carry out their attacks in Boston, the magazine says a lot about the organization's new operative.
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Did You Miss the 1967 War? Never Fear — the Israel Defense Forces Will Re-Tweet It For You

The IDF uses social media to recall a historic event but also to promote its narrative about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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An Insider's Guide to Syria's New Russian-Made Weapons

Bashar Al-Assad's decision to upgrade and spend money on new weapons may indicate he believes he's gaining the upper hand.
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Americans Spend More On Super Bowl Snacks Than On Global Family Planning

More than 222 million women need access to contraception right now. What is the US waiting for to pitch in?
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This Adorable 9-Year-Old Girl Breezed Through Customs Using Her Toy Unicorn's Passport

It is absurd, laughable, and also slightly terrifying that Turkish customs officers stamped the fake passport of a stuffed unicorn, granting 9-year-old Emily Harris access to the country.
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No Tweets, No Calls, No Lights in Ankara As Brutal Police Crackdown Hits Turkish Protesters

While the local and global media are focusing on Istanbul, the people of Ankara are being hunted, assaulted and taken in by the police.
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Will This New Website Force the Mainstream Media to Listen to Youth Activists?

A new digital platform for activists, artists, and writers under the age of 26 hopes to build a global community of social justice storytelling . Old-school outlets, take note.
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The Surprising List of Countries Where Edward Snowden Can Go to Flee the U.S. Government

Edward Snowden might be hiding from the U.S. government in Hong Kong, but that isn't smart, given the U.S. has an extradition treaty with them. Here are the countries where he could truly hide.
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Is Lionel Messi Part Of Spain's Effort to Squeeze Out More Tax Money?

FC Barcelona player Lionel Messi and his father have been accused of filing fraudelent tax returns in Spain. But are the allegations motivated by justice, or a desire for higher tax revenues?
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Forget Foreign Policy — For Iranian Voters, the Economy Is the Only Issue

Iranians will head to the polls Friday to vote for Ahmadinejad's replacement. While the world is focused on Iran's foreign policy, the Iranian electorate is only focused on the economy.
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Of Nearly 500 Members Of Russian Parliament, Not a Single One Stood Up For Gay Rights

The Russian Duma passed an anti-gay bill with an overwhelming majority this morning, ignoring international protests and further stigmatizing the Russian LGBT community.
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