Germany treats its mothers well, but it has one of the lowest birth rates on a continent filled with low birth rates. Continue reading »
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Immigration and the Eiffel Tower
France is one of the largest hubs for immigration in the world. Continue reading »
Arts/Media / Food / Housing
Families Around the World Pose With their Groceries for the Week
The pictures are interesting, not just to see what the families purchased (the Mexican family bought a heap of Coca Cola), but also the quality of ingredients, how large the families were, whether extended families lived in the same house, how much food they were able to buy and their level of happiness in the pictures. Continue reading »
Commentary / Law / Religion / Sexuality
In France, Opponents of Same-Sex Marriage May Be Willing to Become Violent to Support Their Cause
Gay-rights groups are concerned about the increasing tide of attacks against LGBT(QIA) folk since same-sex marriage has become a political debate. Continue reading »
Analysis / Arts/Media / Poverty / Race
Wrong Look, No Money, No Service
While the Mexican media largely ignores the existence of anyone who isn’t Spanish-looking, it seems that there are more insidious ways to avoid most of society as well. Continue reading »
Arts/Media / Commentary / Education / Health / Law
Television Can Do Good, After All: Crime Drama Viewers Are More Likely to Intervene Against Sexual Assaults
Good news, fellow fans of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit! Continue reading »
Why Can’t High-Speed Rail Get off the Ground in the U.S.?
In California, I, along with many other voters, voted into effect a statewide high-speed rail that was supposed to connect San Francisco to San Diego. And since then…nothing has happened. Continue reading »
Business / Commentary / Health / Immigration / Law / Seniors
California Has the Right Idea on Immigration
Don’t get smug, California; I still don’t agree with your views on avocados. Continue reading »
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Ad Campaign Provides a Grim Reminder of the Realities of Homelessness
For anyone who has spent any significant amount of time in a city, homelessness becomes a fact of life – but it shouldn’t be. Continue reading »
