Peace
Mali agreement signed but root problems remain
June 20, 2013On June 18, the interim government of Mali and the Tuareg separatists of the National Movement of Azawad signed a tentative peace deal.
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For first time, U.S. House calls for ending Afghanistan war
June 18, 2013In a historic move June 13 the House of Representatives effectively said there is no congressional authorization for a permanent U.S. military presence in Afghanistan.
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Chicago’s “Red Squad” stories reveal damage to democracy
June 7, 2013CHICAGO - A lively symposium on this city's infamous "Red Squad" took place June 1 at the Chicago History Museum.
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“How Can We Make Peace Sexy?”
May 30, 2013Inspired by Hollywood movies that glorify violence, a poet asks, "How do we make peace sexy?"
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Afghanistan: Is it really the end game?
May 30, 2013There is nothing that better sums up the utter failure of America's longest war than getting ambushed as you are trying to get the hell out of the county.
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