As the United States recovers from Hurricane Katrina, the world is humbled by the power of nature. December 2004 saw a tsunami kill thousands of people and now, the world's most powerful nation is brought to its knees. One lesson to take back from this is that of humility. The human race has achieved many things, but it cannot become arrogant: we still have much to learn, and we must learn to work together, rather than against each other.
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Wojciech Gryc
Editor-in-Chief
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A Nation Divided (by Arash Rowshanzamir)
International focus once again surrounds the Middle East as Israel completes its historic withdrawal from the Gaza strip. This articles explores why the pullout was implemented in the first place and how it will affect relations between Israel and the Palestinians.
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Same Sex Marriage: A Global Review (by Kaley Kennedy)
Same sex marriage is an issue coming to the forefront of politics and media within numerous countries. While a small number of countries already allow same sex marriages within their borders, others are adamantly against the idea. Learn why, and what's being done to change things.
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New Orleans: The good, the bad, and the ugly
(by Wojciech Gryc)
It should be no surprise a city prone to flooding from hurricanes has suffered such a fate, and yet the US government is scrambling to help. Learn about the relief plans, and how they will affect the economy.
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The Eradication of Diseases (by Michael Chong)
With polio eradication efforts on the verge of failing, disease eradication is making headlines once again. Michael Chong explores how an institution like the World Health Organization (WHO) goes about stopping disease in its tracks.
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Get Involved: Development in Nepal (by Manish Thapa)
Democracy is about participation, and both may be used to promote peace and development. Indeed, peace and development are two sides of the same coin. But how are they to be attained in a country like Nepal, and where can young people help?
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