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Latin America Changes: Hunger Strikes in Bolivia, Summits in the Caribbean

Benjamin Dangl April 16, 2009 Benjamin Dangl

Latin American Presidents Gather

After Bolivia beat the Argentine soccer team led by legendary Diego Maradona by 6 to 1, Maradona told reporters, "Every Bolivia goal was a stab in my heart." Bolivia was expected to lose the April 1 match as Argentina is ranked as the 6th best soccer team in the world, and Maradona enjoys godlike status among soccer fans. This story of David and Goliath in the Andes is just one of various events shaking up the hemisphere.

Root Causes of Somali Piracy: Nuclear Dumping and Seafood Looting

Toward Freedom and Various Authors April 14, 2009 Toward Freedom and Various Authors

Somali Pirates Board Ship

There has been a lot of discussion in the media about how to address piracy off the coast of Somalia. Much less attention has been given to the complex sources of political turmoil, poverty and pollution that have led many Somalis into piracy. In order to prevent more violent hijackings, Washington needs to understand the root causes of piracy. For years, foreign shipping companies have been dumping nuclear waste off the coast of Somalia and looting the country's fishing industry. Many of Somalia's "pirates" initially organized to defend their coast against this pollution and robbery.

Moldova: Demonstrations Could Lead to Economic Changes

Rene Wadlow April 14, 2009 Rene Wadlow

President Vladimir Voronin

In Moldova, recent political demonstrations may be the spark needed for serious economic planning, and may help focus the minds of political and civic leaders on the basic issue of the population: a better standard of living.

Indian Politician Is ‘Bibi’ to Female Survivors

Aditi Bhaduri April 13, 2009 Aditi Bhaduri

Women in Nandigram

A politician in rural India has risen from the violent Nandigram land clash in 2007. She wants to help fellow resisters, particularly female survivors of rape and sexual assault, who have not received financial awards recommended by the High Court.

Joining Forces: Toward Freedom and COA News Combine Efforts

Toward Freedom and COA News April 8, 2009 Toward Freedom and COA News

We are excited to share the news that Currents of Awareness (COA) News has merged with Toward Freedom. This merger will allow Toward Freedom to grow and expand its coverage and resources. TF will continue its regular publishing schedule and focus at TowardFreedom.com while drawing from COA's Independent News Affiliates Network. COA News and Toward Freedom have been collaborating for years, and this merger is a continuation of that solidarity and teamwork.

The ‘Poorly Housed’ Rise Up in France

Sammy Loren April 8, 2009 Sammy Loren

Though France's endless winter is finally thawing, for tens of thousands spring time marks the beginning of another cold spell: evictions and the wild goose chase for a new place to sleep. People waiting for years to get into public housing, those living in unsafe conditions, the homeless, and those crammed into dilapidated hotels make up the over three million people in France classified as mal-logés, or the 'poorly housed.' French housing laws prohibit evictions during the winter, thus for the mal-logés, the season's changing brings little relief.