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Statement on the End of the Iraq War: It’s Finally Over
This day marks the fulfillment of a commitment made by President Obama to end the war in Iraq responsibly.
Posted Friday, October 21, 2011
Student Activism Pushes Duke University to the Forefront of the Conflict-Free Movement
Duke University has stated its commitment to buying conflict-free products when available.
Posted Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in Reprints by Alex Hellmuth and JD Stier
Ryan Gosling and MTV: Tell Your Campus We’ve Had Enough Conflict Minerals
A new push by the Enough Project for college students to encourage universities to support conflict-free materials.
Posted Friday, September 30, 2011 by Brian Stewart
Statement on the Passing of Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai—an advocate for women, the environment, democracy, and Africa—spoke truth to power in all she did.
Posted Monday, September 26, 2011 in Reprints by John Podesta
Carnage in Oslo Targeted Youth Leaders
The tragedy in Norway shows that the far right is desperate.
Posted Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Reporting by Jon Christian
Fight Against Conflict Minerals Treads Shaky Path
Efforts to decrease the purchase of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo have resulted in some positive signs.
Posted Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Reporting by Yana Kunichoff
Arab Spring Migrants Reveal Contradictions in Europe’s Policy
Refugees are pouring out of Arab states and into Europe.
Posted Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by Yana Kunichoff
Nepal’s Landmine Removal Efforts Should be Modeled Worldwide
An important step in the fight against landmines was taken earlier this week, as the United Nations declared Nepal to be landmine-free.
Posted Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Opinions by Jeffrey Boxer
Why is the Obama Administration Being Sued Over Libya?
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have filed a lawsuit against the Obama Administration, declaring that American involvement in the NATO-led campaign against Libya violates the War Powers Resolution.
Posted Thursday, June 16, 2011 by Jeffrey Boxer
Youth Savings Accounts in Developing Countries: A “Social Innovation”
From the urban slums of Nepal to the rural villages of Ghana, what can teenagers do with a few extra bucks? With access to a savings account, they may be able to invest in their future. The YouthSave Consortium is researching ways to make this possible.
Posted Monday, June 13, 2011 by Henry Taksier
Recycling E-Waste Harms Developing Countries
The U.S.’ e-waste disposal laws are sending hazardous waste from our own backyards to third-world countries overseas.
Posted Wednesday, May 18, 2011 by Kara Cusolito
