Cameron Drews

Cameron Drews appears in the following:

'Beats of Antonov' and the Music of a Sudan in Crisis

Friday, July 31, 2015

A new documentary about Sudan, “Beats Of The Antonov,” follows musicians who use music to lift the spirits of a war-torn people. 

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'Happy Birthday To You' Might Finally Lose Its Copyright

Thursday, July 30, 2015

New evidence in a lengthy legal battle suggests the song should already be in the public domain. Get ready to hear the "real" birthday song at your favorite chain restaurant.

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Nicki Minaj's Valid Argument About Race & The Music Industry

Friday, July 24, 2015

It was branded as a Twitter feud between female artists, but underneath the media frenzy was one artist's genuine concern about race, body image, and the music industry.  

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Global Refugee Crisis Reaches Historic High

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

The United Nations says there are roughly 60 million refugees and displaced persons worldwide—more than any other time in recorded history. 

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Puerto Rico's Financial 'Death Spiral'

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Puerto Rico says that their financial debts are "unpayable." Here's what their nearly certain default means for the Puerto Rican economy and the United States.

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Is Obamacare Living Up To Its Promise?

Monday, June 29, 2015

Republicans opposed to the Affordable Care Act are forced to live with it after last week's Supreme Court decision. But are insurance companies the real beneficiaries?

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The Power Plant Fueling America's Drought

Thursday, June 25, 2015

The Navajo Generating Station in Arizona provides water and power to the state's citizens. It also runs on coal and emits harmful gases that may be fueling the drought in the West.

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Taylor Swift Is Not the Hero of The Music Industry

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

The pop star convinced Apple to pay royalties during a free trial period of its new streaming service. But her complaint isn't fixing the fundamental problems with the music business.

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The Confederate Flag: Heritage or Hate?

Monday, June 22, 2015

Is there ever really a case for tradition when a symbol becomes twisted, gnarled, and repurposed throughout history?

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Millions in Need of Aid After Nepalese Quake

Wednesday, June 03, 2015

On Tuesday, the United Nations said that some 2.8 million people in Nepal remain in need of humanitarian assistance after April's massive earthquake.

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Can the DOJ Crush FIFA Corruption?

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Who cares about soccer in the land of the Yankees, Lebron, and the Cowboys? Soccer isn't America's most popular sport, but FIFA is on the top of the agenda for the Department of Justice.

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With Help From Jihadis, Syrian Rebels Bounce Back

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

A new VICE News documentary follows jihadist factions making unprecedented gains in the strategic Syrian city of Jisr al-Shighour.

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Obama's Struggle in The Fight Against ISIS

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

A new Frontline special explores the Syrian civil war, the rise of ISIS, and how the Obama Administration wrestled with the question of how to get involved and in what capacity. 

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ISIS Controls Nearly Half of Syria

Friday, May 22, 2015

The Syrian military has not been able to prevent ISIS from seizing large portions of land. The militants now control about half of Syria, though it’s mostly uninhabited desert.

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In Age of Digital Art, Pencils Still Have a Place

Thursday, May 21, 2015

A new photography exhibit in London shows how artists' pencils reflect their personalities. Photos of pencils from Stephen Fry, Dave Eggers and others are featured. 

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Saying Goodbye to David Letterman

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Tonight, David Letterman will take to the stage of the Late Show one last time.

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Called to Fight: Minnesota Teens Join ISIS

Monday, May 18, 2015

How does a teenager go from Apple Valley, Minnesota to the front lines of Syria? According to federal investigators, about 15 young men have left Minnesota to fight with ISIS.

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America: A Superpower No More?

Monday, May 18, 2015

Writer Ian Bremmer says the U.S. needs to pick a foreign policy strategy and stick to it. His new book offers three possible suggestions.  

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The 'Immature Teen Brain' and The Death Penalty

Friday, May 15, 2015

The "immature teenage brain" defense couldn't save convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev from the death penalty. One psychiatrist casts doubt on the defense's argument.

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To Thee I Wed: The Arguments For & Against Same-Sex Marriage

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Today the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Obergefell v. Hodges, a case that may decide once and for all whether gay couples have the same rights to marry as straight couples. 

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