Thalia Beaty

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When Violence Isn't News Enough

Friday, March 16, 2018

The siege of eastern Ghouta in Syria has been bloody and relentless and all but absent from the headlines.

Berlin Truck Attack Exposes Political Divisions in Germany

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

A truck driver plowed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin on Monday. The attack, which German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called act of terrorism, killed 12 and injured 48 people.

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Hundreds March for Syria in Germany

Monday, October 03, 2016

Over 225,000 Syrians have made it to Germany and applied for asylum there.

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Clinton and Vice Presidential Pick to Converge in Florida

Friday, July 22, 2016

Hillary Clinton is in Orlando today, and will likely announce her pick for vice president at a rally in Tampa tomorrow.

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The Other Election: U.N. Searches for New Secretary General

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

The U.N. security council will pick a new secretary general before December, and the status and problems of peacekeeping will be an important issue. 

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Coup Attempt Raises Concerns About NATO Nukes in Turkey

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

During the coup attempt in Turkey last week, Turkish authorities cut power to the base that houses NATO’s largest nuclear arsenal. How safe are these dangerous weapons? 

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The Unique Sound of YouTube Sensation Jacob Collier

Monday, July 18, 2016

Jacob Collier is a 21-year-old multi-talented jazz artist who got his start on YouTube. His self-made videos showcase his incredibly unique sound. 

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Is America Headed for a Race War?

Monday, July 11, 2016

After a week of violent tension, some are asking if America is seeing the beginnings of a race war. But can there ever be winners and losers in such a fight?

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Dallas Shooting and the Intersection of Police and Guns

Friday, July 08, 2016

Five Dallas police officers were killed and seven others were wounded at what was otherwise a peaceful rally. How do you police in a country awash in guns?

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The Russian and NATO Military Build Up on the Baltic

Thursday, July 07, 2016

Russia is building its military capacity in Kaliningrad, its exclave on the Baltic Sea, as NATO leaders meet in Poland prepare to counter any future Russian aggression. 

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What's the EU Anyways?

Friday, July 01, 2016

The British vote to exit the EU has shown that people who care about the European project need to do a better job of sorting fact from fiction about what the EU is and what it does. 

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Baltimore: A Microcosm of the Nation's Public Housing

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

HUD Secretary Julian Castro may be a vice presidential choice for Hillary Clinton, and his legacy on public housing is being shaped in Baltimore.

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One Error: The Cost of an Amazing Sports Legacy?

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Lionel Messi, perhaps the best soccer player of all time, missed a penalty kick in a shootout against Chile on Sunday. This error may overshadow his otherwise incredible record.

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Brexit Backlash: Germany Faces Losses, France May Hold Referendum

Monday, June 27, 2016

After last week's Brexit vote, some in France are leaping at the chance to leave the E.U., while Germany grapples with the prospect of economic losses. 

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Legal Tricks Targeting Muslims Have Broader Consequences

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

State legislatures are passing bills about Islamic jurisprudence or Shariah law, but these rules also create problems for people with family or businesses abroad, regardless of religion.

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Donor Wallets Stay Shut as #NeverTrump Looks for New Maneuvers

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Donald Trump is trailing Hillary Clinton by about $41 million in funding, and a group of delegates with the #NeverTrump camp are looking to stop the nominee with a conscience vote.

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Bank Revenue for Overdraft Fees On the Rise

Monday, June 20, 2016

Overdraft fees are a growing part of bank income, totaling $2.7 billion in the first quarter. But the majority of those who pay such fees are young and poor. 

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When Being Convicted Means Paying Forever

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Court fees charged for use of the criminal justice system are keeping some defendants in a cycle of perpetual debt long after they have fulfilled their sentences.

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After Orlando, LQBTQ Muslims Offer Solidarity, Seek Acceptance

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

In the wake of the massacre at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, gay Muslims are coming out in solidarity, and pushing their communities to evolve. 

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Hoosick Falls Officials Stayed Silent on Toxic Water

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

In the small community of Hoosick Falls, New York, officials waited more than a year before warning residents that their drinking water was tainted with chemicals.

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