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Jul 3, 2015

Bruegel’s Senior Fellow Zsolt Darvas on why Greeks should vote Yes in the referendum

This Sunday, Greeks will go to the polls for their first referendum in over 40 years. The ballot asks voters to accept or reject a draft of the terms offered by Greece’s lenders on June 25 to continue lending to the heavily indebted country. The referendum was announced somewhat abruptly…

Greece

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Bruegel’s Senior Fellow Zsolt Darvas on why Greeks should vote Yes in the referendum
Bruegel’s Senior Fellow Zsolt Darvas on why Greeks should vote Yes in the referendum
Greece

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May 31, 2015

Why the “battle with cancer” metaphor is problematic

According to news reports, Beau Biden — son of Vice President Joe Biden — died tonight from complications of brain cancer. He was 46. Somewhat predictably, news outlets reporting on his death spoke of his “battle” with cancer — a common metaphor. I’ve never had cancer myself…

Beau Biden

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Why the “battle with cancer” metaphor is problematic
Why the “battle with cancer” metaphor is problematic
Beau Biden

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Simon Davis

Simon Davis

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Writes column about death and the morbid for @VICE. Bylines: @TheAtlantic, @Gawker, @VICE_GR.

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