Day 4 at the Commission on the Status of Women
At this point in the week, early mornings and late nights have become a routine – one that I rather enjoy, in fact. The knowledge that, upon waking up every day, I await any number of new experiences and connections at the United Nations…
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Why China Should Open its Borders to the World
In recent history, China has seen considerable amounts of emigration. In 2012, there were more than 46 million Chinese living outside of China. However, with the rapid growth of its economy, the country has become an increasingly attractive…
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Bermuda’s Divorce with Same-Sex Marriage
As the rest of the world progresses towards equal civil rights and marriage equality, Bermuda, a small island nestled in the Atlantic, takes a large step back. The island legalized gay marriage in May 2017 after a long legal battle in the…
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Who Does Alexander the Great Belong To? | Part 1
Editor’s Note: This article is the first of a two-part series on the naming dispute between the "Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" and the "Hellenic Republic" In Part II, Archimandriti interviews two figures who share their varied…
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Is It a Good Idea to Criminalize Music Piracy?
In the beginning of La Divina Commedia, Dante is escaping from fierce beasts in a sinister forest. Forlorn of all hope, he immerses himself in a crusade to salvation, conscious of the hazards he will find in the confines of the underworld…
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Day 3 at the Commission on the Status of Women
After half a week of 12+ hour days at or near the United Nations headquarters, our delegation is getting tired but we are all so enthusiastic about being here that our fatigue matters very little. Our third day at CSW62 brought our second…
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Russia’s Successes and Failures in the Middle East
A key tenant in Russia's new Foreign Policy Concept, passed in December 2016, was to increase their power and spheres of influence on the world stage. Since December of 2016, Russia has challenged the United States and the West through…
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I Want to Love Other Women, But…
In an age where women need each other the most, we are our own fiercest competitors.
In 1997, two young gymnasts enrolled in the youth program at Michigan State University came forward with allegations of sexual assault against Larry…
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An Open Letter to American Lawmakers Opposed to Gun Reform
To any member of Congress currently opposed to gun reform legislation:
On February 14th, 17 people, 14 of whom were children, were murdered because you failed to pass legislation that would have prevented an AR-15 style semi-automatic…
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MIR Meets EP 4: José Camargo
Meet MIR writer José Camargo and learn more about his ongoing blog, Colombian Peace Watch
Directed by Sam Duke Mulwa
Produced by Carlo Mole & Harry Turner
Videography by Shimon Chenzhou & Xiuyuan Zhu
Edited by Ben Aloi &…
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