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The metals used to make your cell phone, iPod and laptop are fueling a horrific war. Can you do anything to stem the trade of blood minerals?
Your Computer is Killing the Congo -
In the poor neighborhoods of Jamaica’s largest city, far from the typical tourist traps, economic opportunities are few. Can Passa Passa, a wild, ribald, sweaty weekly dance party of up to 20,000 change that?
Passa Passa: The Dance That Could Save Kingston -
A back to Africa movement that comes with white sand beaches, great wine and incredible diving. Who knew history looked so good?
Vacation Spots in Africa -
Thanks to the lousy economy, there are plenty of travel deals to be had for foreign travel. But before you partake, here are a few tips to shed the old Ugly American stereotype.
Americans Abroad: What to Avoid When Traveling -
How could two countries with so much common history find themselves looking at such drastically different futures?
Pakistan’s Biggest Problem? It’s Not India -
For the real deal on race relations in early 20th century Africa, check out my collection of Congo postcards.
A New Way to See Old Congo -
Kenyan women are waging a sex strike. Kenyan thugs have used rape as a political weapon. Time to put the pum pum in its place.
Why Sex Makes Lousy Diplomacy -
Integration is now a global issue, and the U.S. has as much to say about it as anyone, and, maybe, as much to learn.
The New Integration Crusade -
With nearly a third of voters too young to remember apartheid, South Africans go to the polls looking beyond that iconic struggle for freedom.
2009 South African Elections -
Five reasons why the president doesn’t want to prosecute.
We're Torturing Ourselves
