CNN: Promise Of The American Dream Is Broken (OPINION)
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that the unemployment rate fell to 8.2%. That should have been a signal that jobs are coming back and that the economy is about to rebound. But, as many economists say, the numbers fell primarily because unemployed Americans have become so discouraged with trying to find a job that they've simply quit looking.
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THE WASHINGTON POST: The Gospel According To Paul Ryan
Liberal critics of Paul Ryan’s economic policies frequently accuse him of being heartless. Now some Catholics are pressing the question of whether the Wisconsin Republican’s policies are soulless as well.
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SALON: Horrors We Hide
Would Americans eat less meat, and would animals be treated more humanely, if slaughterhouses were made with glass walls and we all could see the monstrous killing apparatus at work? This is the query at the heart of Timothy Pachirat’s new book, “Every Twelve Seconds” — the title a reference to the typical slaughterhouse’s cattle-killing rate.
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THE ATLANTIC: Study of the Day: Even the Religious Lose Faith When They Think Critically
New research in Science shows that, unlike intuitive thinking, activating the analytical cognitive system promotes religious skepticism.
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BBC: Ecowas To Send Troops After Mali, Guinea-Bissau Coups
West African leaders have agreed to send troops to Mali and Guinea-Bissau following coups in both countries.
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AL JAZEERA: UN Deliberate Sanctions On Rival Sudans
The UN Security Council have begun talks discussions on a draft resolution that would call for sanctions against Sudan and South Sudan if they do not meet African Union demands to end their border war.
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SLATE: How To Get Food On Every Table
The problem of hunger can be solved. The planet creates more than enough food to meet everyone’s needs. But there are still about 925 million hungry people in the world, and nearly 180 million preschool-age children do not get vital nutrients.
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