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Peter Maurer, Red Cross President, Talks International Engagement

"I think we have a continuous challenge to improve and to do things faster, better, and with fewer resources" – Maurer and the growing role of the Red Cross

On Changing History: Divest Harvard and the Power of Confrontation

The Divest movement—which has combined argument, confrontation, and spectacle—is a model other groups on campus should emulate.

A Language of Their Own: Swahili and Its Influences

The Swahili choice asserts power, not concession. East African culture has embraced the Middle Eastern and Western influences indelibly wound up in it.

Writer's Block: How Historical Narratives Frustrate Israeli-Palestinian Peace

Historical and emotional narratives make peace between Israel and the Palestinian Authority a slippery objective.

The New Social Movement of our Generation: Effective Altruism

EA as a whole has become part of public debate, and for many, a way of life. Today, EA is at the critical point of going from marginal to mainstream.

A Comedy of Errors: Trevor Noah and the Late-Night Talk Show

Trevor Noah’s appointment to The Daily Show is a step back for gender equality.

School Shootings: An American Problem

The causes of the United States's school shooting dilemma.

Gazprom and the Grexit: A Growing Headache for Europe

Perhaps the most troubling outcome of Greece potentially leaving the EU and a stronger Greco-Russian alliance is the possibility of Russian control over Greek natural gas and energy infrastructure.

Cutting Spending, Dividing the Party

Ongoing debates over government spending have exposed a rift between fiscal hawks and defense hawks in the Republican Party.

Fast Food Workers Fight for $15 Minimum Wage

Across the country today, fast food workers are walking off the job to show their support of increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour....