More "shock and awe" tactics may represent a "jump the shark" moment—the historic juncture demarcating the public’s acceptance that the U.S. war in Afghanistan is doomed to fail.
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Posted in: Asia, Governance & Accountability, Middle East
Topics: Afghanistan, civilian casualties, General David Petraeus, Mike Amitay, U.S. military
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The Digital Youth of Central Asia Forum in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, looked at the growth of blogs, e-learning initiatives, and how to use open source software in crisis situations.
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Why is the current U.S. media landscape unable to present more images that advance open and healing dialogue for all?
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Kenya's prime minister has in the past been persecuted for his beliefs and ethnicity. Yet last week, instead of embracing the promise of equality enshrined in the new constitution, Raila Odinga turned against Kenya's gay community.
Posted in: Africa, Justice, Rights & Equality
Topics: Desmond Tutu, homophobia, Kenya, LGBT rights, LGBTI, Luo, Mugambi Kiai, Raila Odinga
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