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Students for Justice in Palestine urge awareness of occupation — but not without backlash
Students for Justice in Palestine urge awareness of occupation — bu...
“I live in a country where I can actually speak the truth without repercussion, so it is my job as a human to try to help the oppressed,”…
Plex
Aug 11, 2016
Technica hackathon encourages women to explore tech without intimidation
Technica hackathon encourages women to explore tech without intimid...
For 56 percent of girls and women registered for Technica, it will be their first hackathon.
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Aug 11, 2016
Angela Davis calls on social activists to broaden their imaginations
Angela Davis calls on social activists to broaden their imaginations
The power of art and imagination can drive social movements like Black Lives Matter, the activist said.
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Aug 11, 2016
How popularity polls may affect future primaries
How popularity polls may affect future primaries
“Actual results create media narratives about momentum and it can have a real effect on undecided voters.”
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Aug 11, 2016
As Zika virus is linked to brain disorder, push for intervention intensifies
As Zika virus is linked to brain disorder, push for intervention in...
Without a cure for Zika, the international community has pushed hard to develop a vaccine.
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Aug 11, 2016
Students launch undergraduate Persian studies journal
Students launch undergraduate Persian studies journal
“For the campus, it will be the student voice to talk about Iran and what’s happening in Roshan.”
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Aug 10, 2016
This new app takes on language barriers crippling the Asian American vote
This new app takes on language barriers crippling the Asian America...
Voter VOX will connect human translators to voters with limited English.
Aysha Khan
Aug 10, 2016
Columbus Day will be abolished
Columbus Day will be abolished
“Indigenous peoples aren’t of the past. They don’t only exist when you wear fake moccasins from Payless or when you watch Pocahontas and…
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Aug 10, 2016
Where is the malaria vaccine the world needs?
Where is the malaria vaccine the world needs?
Science says a malaria vaccine is possible. But nearly 50 years since they first began conducting tests, researchers are still looking.
Plex
Aug 10, 2016
D.C. High Heel Race Stars Queens, Costumes and Characters
D.C. High Heel Race Stars Queens, Costumes and Characters
In D.C.’s Dupont Circle, it’s a different kind of drag race.
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Aug 10, 2016
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