A Chronic Problem: Violence Against Women and Girls in Turkey
Deep-seated, restrictive views of gender roles still foment violence in Turkey, despite the legal protections women enjoy there.…
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Wildlife for Sale: Jaguars Are the New Trafficking Victims in Bolivia
Jaguar fangs have become one of the sought-after goods in the Chinese wildlife market, posing a severe threat…
Rebuilding Our Civic Muscles: Maintaining a Democracy Is Never-Ending Work
Three steps you can take today to fight for the things that matter. By Hollie Russon-Gilman (Photo: Chris…
‘My Spirit Is There’: Life in the Shadow of the Massive Mong Ton Dam
The Mong Ton is the largest of five dams planned for Myanmar’s stretch of the Salween River. If…
Let’s Stop Beating Up on the Media and Figure Out How to Fix It
We need new, robust institutions to support local journalism. By Fuzz Hogan (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Let’s not…
The Ancient Hunter-Gatherer Tribe Protecting Traditional Forests With the Help of Carbon Trading
Yaeda Valley in Tanzania is home to the Hadzabe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in the…
Luxury Living Is Everywhere Now—and Out of Reach for Most
A close look at one neighborhood in Washington, D.C., illustrates how those who can afford to buy are…
Mexico Moves to Protect a Huge Swath of Coastal Areas, Wetlands, and More
The new Mexican Caribbean Biosphere Reserve will cover more than 5.7 million hectares. By Shreya Dasgupta The new…
The U.S. Military Needs a Major Makeover
Our military’s ranking system is the enemy in our ranks. By David Spencer U.S. Army soldiers salute during…
Which Tropical Forest Conservation Strategies Are Proving Most Effective?
A collection of studies published by the journal PLoS One last month evaluates the effectiveness of numerous tropical…