A controversial bill to legalize divorces in the Philippines has stirred controversy among congress members in the archipelago. Continue Reading →
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Conservapedia calls Theory of Relativity a ‘liberal conspiracy’
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Conservapedia list 28 "Counterexamples to Relativity" and associates the theory with the philosophy of relativism. Continue Reading →
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Russian rap star arrested for song against police brutality
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Russian rap star Noize MC was arrested and given a 10-day sentence for song blasting police corruption and brutality. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Democracy & Civics, Featured, World, News You Might Have Missed, Police, Russia
Cantonese speakers defend their language
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Cantonese-speaking protesters in Hong Kong and Guangzhou demonstrate against new official policy that would increase Mandarin broadcasting in the region. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Democracy & Civics, Featured, World, China, News You Might Have Missed
Swiss party seeks to expel foreign criminals
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Swiss voters in November will decide whether to activate a right-wing proposal to deport all foreign criminals in the country. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Democracy & Civics, World, Elections, Immigration, News You Might Have Missed
By God, Australia’s PM is an atheist
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While "God bless America" is a seemingly requisite speech-closer for politicians in the United States, citizens Down Under just elected their first atheist prime minister. Continue Reading →
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Expelling unwed mothers banned in Philippines
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In an effort to promote women’s human rights in the Philippines, it is now illegal to ban unmarried single mothers from enrolling in schools. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Democracy & Civics, Featured, Public Health, World, News You Might Have Missed, Philippines, Women's Rights
‘Conservative feminism’ trademark of election rhetoric
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The term "feminist" has been preceded by countless qualifiers since its debut in France in the late 1800's, but leading up to the November 2010 midterm elections, it has been paired increasingly with a word many believe to be its antithesis: conservative. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Democracy & Civics, Featured, Nation, Elections, News You Might Have Missed, Women's Rights
Zimbabwean LGBT rights activist not guilty of ‘pornography’ charges
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Two activists from Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe were arrested in May after police found "indecent material" and a letter from former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown "insulting" to President Robert Mugabe. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Democracy & Civics, Featured, World, Africa, LGBT, News You Might Have Missed, Zimbabwe
Wisconsin chancellor takes on Nike and wins big in Honduras
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"It might seem unlikely that the actions we take here in Madison can have a major impact on a multibillion-dollar industry and corporate powerhouses such as Nike." Continue Reading →