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Past Time for Change: Securing Women's Health and Rights

Adrienne Germain | Posted 11.17.2011

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Adrienne Germain

Based on decades of international work, we know that there will be no global peace or security until we secure every woman's right to a just and healthy life.

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Twilight, Britney Spears and Grand Theft Auto: The Key to Obama's Foreign Policy?

Hoyt Hilsman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Hoyt Hilsman

Instead of showcasing the creativity, diversity and openness of American society, we have been arrogantly lecturing the rest of humanity about freedom and democracy.

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Does Travel Really Matter Anyway?

Kim Mance | Posted 11.17.2011

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Kim Mance

Travel activates parts of ourselves that might otherwise remain dormant; it also relieves fears, and promotes understanding.

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Pride and Prejudice: Thank God Obama is Married to a Woman

Disgrasian | Posted 05.25.2011

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Disgrasian

So this is what it's like to feel proud to be an American again. And at the very same time, we are supremely filled with shame as Californians.

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Expat No More? Proud to be an American Abroad

Vivian Norris | Posted 05.25.2011

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Vivian Norris

This election was an international one, and we Americans have sent a strong message to the entire planet that we not only want change, but that we can and have taken back our country.

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An International Community Endorsement for Obama

Meghan Peters | Posted 05.25.2011

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Meghan Peters

When it comes down to it, Obama's success in foreign policy won't be measured by his experience, but by the world's perception of his ideals and integrity.

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