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While the war in Israel/Palestine has been ongoing for the past 50+ years, recent events have reignited the conflict which is now more intense than ever. What distinguishes these recent developments from...

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Turkey, the face of the American tradition/holiday known as Thanksgiving. With many options upon which to feast at the typical Thanksgiving table, inevitably, the turkey is left largely untouched. Why?...

7 p.m., down Arbor Avenue in West Chicago, Illinois… Driving home, somewhat conscious, in complete silence. No birds chirp, no squirrels cross the street, and there is no car in sight. Afar, the skies...

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“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” is a declaration of independence: an enduring message of love, and a breakup letter to the world. Hill Lays down the blueprint of what love should be, and in doing...

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