Living a life marked by violence and racism, neo-Nazi Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) finally goes to prison after killing two black youths who tried to steal his car. Upon his release, Derek vows to change his ways; he hopes to prevent his younger brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), who id...
He co-founded the humanitarian organization Not On Our Watch to prevent mass atrocities and has been actively involved in advocating for refugees. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has used his platform to raise awareness about international conflicts. With his ...
There are probably hundreds of needs around the world today. We have done some research and found what we believe to be the seven best ways to make a difference overseas this year. They are: Provide quality medical care Help stop human trafficking Work with refugees Protect and preserve the ...
This Self-Educated Highway Builder in China impressed me… While taking a 20-hour train ride on the perimeter of the Taklimakan desert in northwestern China, I had the kind of humbling, education, and above all else, wonderful encounter with a local that all travelers crave.A young Han Chin...
When the British Foreign Secretary decides to push through a law which will force political refugees to return to their countries of origin — a very timely topic, these days — they announce their intention to assassinate him. It’s an odd twist on the murder mystery, since we know who ...
Maybe you don’t have the time or inclination to sit down with the studies, like Mashable science editor Mark Kaufman does for you in his series, Climate 101. No problem. You can turn to a handy documentary and get educated on what’s happening to the only Earth we’ve got....
Ignorance may be educated Drunkenness sobered down But stupid lasts forever Dumb legacies of a clown Those who just grow older Induce a scornful frown. Manhandled He: well-toned, tattooed, wearing only dick-stickers, phone in hand Followed by young son and daughter, dick-stickers and bikini,...
and who’ve made it better. Our cultural account of the American war in Vietnam has never been fully “ours” because it has neglected and actively excluded the perspectives of these refugees and their descendants.The Sympathizeris a vital work of art that begins to redress that imbalance.–...
Karelian War Refugees 1939-44 “The construction of the Salpa Line began at the end of the Winter War in 1940. At first, volunteers worked there—then people ineligible for the war service were mobilized. The maximum number of workers, on-site was near 35 000 in the spring of 1941. The...
has a couple of advantages that other countries cannot replicate. It is a long way from a war zone, so it gets relatively few uninvited refugees, and it happens to use a language that lots of people speak a little. But two other explanations for its success are easier for others to ...