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Cuba crash reveals dissident links to U.S., European politicians
August 2, 2012The incident illustrates the degree to which anti-socialist dissidents in Cuba are linked to important political circles both in the United States and Europe.
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Today in history: Uprising at Nazi death camp
August 2, 2012On this date in 1943, prisoners at the Treblinka extermination camp in German-occupied Poland rebelled against Nazi guards.
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Chick Fil-A debate missing the point
August 2, 2012The debate over equal rights for LGBT Americans has recently focused, bizarrely, on an American fast food staple: the chicken sandwich.
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“Trishna”: Love story twisted by class oppression
August 1, 2012The movie is supposed to be a modern adaptation, set in India, of the Thomas Hardy classic, "Tess of the D'Urbervilles."
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Compelling documentaries: “The First Rasta” and “Marley”
August 1, 2012Two films recently released to DVD provide a sweeping opportunity to learn more about Rastafari identity and culture.
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