International development aid for underdeveloped countries has traditionally been looked upon as a form of charity by Western nations, including the United States. The idea of giving to poor African or Latin American countries is one that resonates in the minds of most Americans. The results of aid, however, have been terrible. Development aid has […]
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After the Storm: Typhoon Haiyan
Imagine you’ve just seen your life’s work torn to pieces. You can’t blame anyone for it: no scapegoats, no revenge, no way to wrap your mind around what was essentially being at the wrong place at the wrong time. It wasn’t your fault. Millions felt like this last week in the Philippines. As the death […]
