Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
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In 2018 the number of people displaced worldwide by violence, persecution, or natural disaster had reached 68.5 million. The world faces an unprecedented crisis as people flee their homes, seeking safety, peace, and a better future for themselves and their families. Refugees set off, often on foot or by boat, on dangerous journeys to cross international borders where they can apply for asylum, or protection, in a new country. While many countries...
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[2016]
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Behind the glory, medals, money, and fame of big-time sports lies a complex web of controversy and deceit. Doping - the use of banned performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) to gain a competitive athletic edge - is common in many sports. While doping can improve performance, it poses huge risks for athletes' health and careers.
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[2021]
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As hurricanes, droughts, floods, and wildfires are increasing in regularity and intensity, climate change can no longer be ignored. Melting permafrost, forest dieback, ocean acidification, and other processes are creating positive feedback loops which could, if not aggressively and quickly addressed, spiral out of control and take global warming past the point of no return. Hothouse Earth examines how science, politics, and social justice must all...
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[2016]
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"When an election is coming up, you usually expect a face-off between the two major US political parties Democrats and Republicans. It's easy to forget that there are numerous minor parties--and even groups within a single party--that have different goals. Why do we need political parties? In modern elections, they are important in shaping candidates' positions on issues, determining who is nominated to run on a party ticket, and working behind the...
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[2015]
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Ice in the Arctic is disappearing-and opportunity is calling. As climate change transforms the top of the world, warmer conditions are exposing a treasure trove of energy resources previously trapped in ice. The Arctic's oil, natural gas, minerals, and even wind and hydroelectric power are becoming more accessible than ever before. With untold riches hanging in the balance, the race is on to control the Arctic and its energy potential. Oil companies...
15) Susan B. Anthony
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[2006]
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A brief profile of women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony and how she helped to further the cause of suffrage during the late nineteenth century that gave women the vote in 1920.