Thalia Beaty

Thalia Beaty appears in the following:

In Pakistan, Gap Between Liberals and Extremists Widens

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

At the same time that a suicide bomb went off in Lahore, people protested in the capital in support of Pakistan's controversial blasphemy law.

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Palmyra Liberation: Too Little, Too Late?

Monday, March 28, 2016

Syrian troops were able to capture the city of Palmyra from ISIS over the weekend. After so much conflict, is there anything left of this ancient city?

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The Forgotten Women of Ireland's Easter Rising Rebellion

Friday, March 25, 2016

One hundred years after Irish rebels fought for an independent republic, the women who participated in the Easter Rising rebellion are being remembered. 

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Searching for Allies to Fight Extremism on American Soil

Thursday, March 24, 2016

An anti-radicalization program is hoping to help Somali youth in the Twin Cities, but some say it can isolate them further.

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New Novel Tackles the Identity and Conflict of the Iraq War

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

The new novel, "The Rope" by Kanan Makiya, explores Iraq during the first four years of the American occupation.  

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Destroying the 'Disruption' Myth

Monday, March 21, 2016

The idea of "disruption" can tempt companies to throw out all of their previous success just to embrace the new. But that isn't always a winning strategy.

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Who Will Be Chicago's Top Cop?

Friday, March 18, 2016

A year and a half after the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in Chicago, is the country's second largest police force ready for reform? 

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Al Franken: Senate Must Act on New Supreme Court Nominee

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Some Republican lawmakers are refusing to meet with President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Merrick Garland. Senator Al Franken reflects on the partisan battle ahead.

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From Supremacists to Democrats: Analyzing Trump's Diverse Base

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Donald Trump claims he is bringing millions of people to the Republican party, including some Democrats. 

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U.N. Accuses South Sudan of Crimes Against Humanity

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

South Sudanese government forces have been accused of mass sexual violence, suffocating individuals, burning them alive, and mutilating bodies.

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The Future of Politics in a Less White America

Monday, March 14, 2016

In 2044, white Americans will no longer be a majority. It's not clear what these changing demographics will mean for American politics and society. 

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ISIS Leaks Shed New Light on Terror Group

Friday, March 11, 2016

This week, a former security official with the self-proclaimed Islamic State leaked a trove of documents.

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The Hard Truth About Election Polls

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Bernie Sanders' unexpected victory in the Democratic primary in Michigan this week is another reminder that political pollsters often get it wrong. Why?

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Climate Change and the Next President

Wednesday, March 09, 2016

Regardless of the promises made on the campaign trail, the next president will face stiff consequences if he or she decides not to cooperate with other countries on climate change. 

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Michigan Voters Test the 2016 Candidates

Tuesday, March 08, 2016

It's primary day in Michigan, but Republicans and Democrats have very different views on the challenges facing the state.

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In Syria, U.S. Takes a Back Seat to Russia

Monday, March 07, 2016

U.S.-backed forces are closing in on the corridor between Raqqa, the Islamic State's capital in Syria. Russia is hoping to defeat the Syrian rebels and strengthen Bashar Al-Assad.

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Bern or Bust? Rubio or Run? Voters Face Hard Choices as Field Narrows

Friday, March 04, 2016

With the results of Super Tuesday voting sinking in, some voters are facing tough choices.

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Trump, Clinton Lead the Pack on Super Tuesday

Wednesday, March 02, 2016

Voters in 12 states and one territory went to the polls yesterday, and it appears that the results from Super Tuesday are finally painting a clear picture of the 2016 election.

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In Indiana, 'Execution-Style' Killings Stir Fears Among Muslim-Americans

Tuesday, March 01, 2016

The murder of three young men in Fort Wayne, Indiana is stirring fear among Muslim-Americans. 

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The Trolls Are Winning: GamerGate Case Will Not Go to Trial

Thursday, February 18, 2016

While most states have passed legislation to prevent cyber harassment, the law often breaks down and fails to protect victims.

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