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Independence Day, Urchin-Style

Posted on 2 July 2012 by

This Wednesday, the United States of America will be celebrating the anniversary of their independence (thank you, Captain America). Like all national (and international) holidays, we Urchins each have our own special way of celebrating. **************************** I have been told … Continue reading →

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Should Election Day Be Moved to a Weekend?

Posted on 30 March 2012 by

By Sarah Jost Only 56% of eligible voters cast ballots in the 2008 U.S. presidential elections (the highest percentage since 1968). Compare this figure with 95% voter turnout in Australia, 79% in New Zealand, and 65% in the United Kingdom. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Repeals Discriminatory Policy, Joins Civilisation

Posted on 20 December 2010 by

By Sarah Jost After 17 years, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, a policy that prohibited gay and lesbian men and women from serving openly in the United States military, was repealed Saturday in a 65-31 vote by the Senate. The United … Continue reading →

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A Week’s Worth of Food Around the World: The Story in Pictures

Posted on 4 August 2010 by

By Sarah Jost In 2005, Peter Menzel and Faith D’Aluisio published Hungry Planet: What the World Eats, a collection of portraits of the typical week’s groceries of 30 families in 24 countries. Below are some of the portraits, as well … Continue reading →

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The Oil Spill Will Happen Again

Posted on 11 June 2010 by

By Margaret Hedderman April 20th, 2010, an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. 11 people dead. 17 injured. It was the beginning of a catastrophe – the extent of which is still unknown. Deepwater Horizon gushes 25,000 – 30,000 barrels … Continue reading →

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Did Anyone Resolve to Change?

Posted on 8 January 2010 by

Dear America, Remember that one time last week when we all made New Year’s resolutions? Raise a hand if you’ve gained weight instead of losing it. Or didn’t stop drinking at 12:00 AM on 1st January. I, for one, haven’t … Continue reading →

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