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Why Barack Obama Was Particularly Unsuited to Live up to the Ideals of the Nobel Peace Prize 0
- History
- October 11, 2019
A decade ago, in October 2009, Barack Obama learned that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize. He was uncomfortable with the prize, saying that he didn’t feel that he deserved “to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who’ve been honored by this prize.” Nonetheless, he added that he would
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Women Can’t Have It All 0
- Culture
- October 11, 2019
Oct. 11 marks the International Day of the Girl. An initiative by the United Nations, the Day of the Girl aims “to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential.” Day of the Girl celebrations in the U.S. seek to
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Money Talks: China and the NBA 0
- October 10, 2019
On October 4, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted a message of support for the protesters in Hong Kong: “Fight for freedom. Stand with Hong Kong.” On October 6 the National Basketball Association’s Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass offered an official apology for this tweet. “We are extremely disappointed for the … inappropriate remarks.
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Americans Just Love Cheating 0
- Culture
- October 10, 2019
“CBS This Morning” in August featured a story titled “The staggering cost of fertility treatments,” which reported that in vitro fertilizations (IVF) “cost more than $10,000 per cycle and freezing your eggs on average is between $30,000 and $40,000.” CBS interviewed Julie Alvin of Refinery 29, which on Aug. 19 featured an article titled “I’m 40, Have Little Savings,
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Leaving Syria: Necessary and Long Overdue?0
- International
- October 10, 2019
On October 8 Turkey announced that it would send troops to a 20-mile-wide zone in northern Syria which is currently controlled by the Kurds, following the withdrawal of an estimated 50 to 100 U.S. special forces soldiers from the area. The media spin is predictable: President Donald Trump has abandoned America’s gallant Kurdish allies to
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Isn’t There Anything Faster Than the Internet?0
- Culture
- October 10, 2019
Americans living in the 21st century can be some of the most spoiled, ungrateful people in existence. Including yours truly from time to time. Our entertainment, work, food, clothing, books, and countless other products and tasks are delivered to us wirelessly at the touch of a button. In many cases, digital products have supplanted the
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