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Truth and Justice...the American Way?

Jeffrey Allen — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 04:35:58 -0400

Superman Returns! And not a moment too soon for those of us who grew up with his movies and comics and bedsheets. But be warned, this is not your mamma's flag-waving Superman.

Comedy Central Censors Show Depicting Prophet Mohammed

Jeffrey Allen — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:59:48 -0400

The debate over the limits of freedom speech and religious dictums has re-ignited among a new demographic--viewers of the irreverent comedy South Park.

Big News for Education, Big News for the World

Jeffrey Allen — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:28:41 -0400

This could be one of the most significant announcements in the world...ever. Sure, it sounds like hyperbole, but give me a second to explain, and see if you don't agree...

Many More Join Protest and Hunger Strike over Indian Dam Project

Jeffrey Allen — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 16:23:49 -0400

The hunger strike led by Indian civil rights leader Medha Patkar got a boost Friday--two days after she was forcibly hospitalized by the Indian government--as student unions, academics, and other organizations joined the protest over the Indian government's failure to properly compensate tens of thousands of farmers displaced by floodwaters from a rising dam...

Update 2: Taylor Captured at Northern Nigerian border

Jeffrey Allen — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 10:21:31 -0500

Just hours after his disappearance was announced by the Nigerian government, Charles Taylor was caught nearly 1000 miles from his ...

Update: Charles Taylor Disappears

Jeffrey Allen — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:07:21 -0500

Less than three days after revoking his asylum, Nigerian authorities announced Tuesday that Charles Taylor had disappeared, drawing outrage ...

Nigeria Agrees to Hand Over Charles Taylor

Jeffrey Allen — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:11:51 -0500

Nigeria has announced that Liberian officials are now "free to take" former warlord-turned-president Charles Taylor, but it's in Sierra Leone that he's really wanted--to face charges of crimes against humanity...

Where Now for Nepal's Democracy Tug-of-War?

Jeffrey Allen — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 01:46:27 -0500

Nepal's Maoist insurgents, U.S. President George W. Bush, and the 18th Century American patriots...birds of a feather? OneWorld's editor in the U.S. examines what lies behind the bloody conflict that everybody says they don't want but nobody seems willing to stop.

Meet Ali Farka Toure, Farmer and Musician

Jeffrey Allen — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 20:57:34 -0500

The man they called "Africa's Bluesman" has died. Ali Farka Toure was 66, and he had cancer. He will be ...

Straighten Up and Fly Right

Jeffrey Allen — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:48:48 -0500

Did you know that one of the top human activities contributing to climate change is flying in an airplane? But I've found a way around that.

(dis)Ability

Jeffrey Allen — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 01:42:50 -0500

Two great recent stories out of Canada and New York proving what a misnomer the word "disability" can be.

February: A Time for Peace in Darfur?

Jeffrey Allen — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:46:07 -0500

When we look back at the history of the conflict in Darfur, will February 2006 be seen as the month ...

If We All Close Our Eyes, Will Our Population Problems Go Away?

Jeffrey Allen — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:04:46 -0500

Overpopulation is not a new issue, but somewhere along the line it lost its sexiness. Perhaps the setters of prevailing opinion decided...