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Activism, Culture, Politics
Caribbean Heritage Month
(Washington, DC) - Today, the House of Representatives approved H.Con.Res 71, a bill introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland, CA) to designate a national Caribbean-American Heritage month.
"Establishing Caribbean American Heritage month will celebrate the ...
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Colloqium on Peak and Decline of World Oil Production
Wednesday, February 5th @ UT Austin, Burdine Hall
On Wednesday night, I attended this panel discussion on the peak of world oil production and preparing for the after-effects of it. When gathering what I ...
Activism, Destinations, Travel, Travel Journal
M. Cook’s volunteer expedition into the Blue Mountains
April 7, 1998
As I descend from the plane to the tarmac below, the sweltering heat stifles my every move. I pass through customs, exchange ...
Activism, Politics, Travel
Remove the U.S. Trade Embargo on Cuba
Note: In a near-unanimous voice the United Nations (UN) General Assembly called on the United States on Tuesday, ...