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08 May

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South Asian take on Vagina Monologues challenges sexual taboos

by Sudha Nandagopal · May 8, 2013 · 1 Comment

Protestor in Delhi

In a year marked by a political “War on Women” and a spate of sexual violence in India, it’s time for an open dialogue that challenges cultural taboos about sex.

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Filed under: Arts & Culture, Women

Tags: feminism, India, sex, Sexual Assault, South Asian

08 May

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True tales of teaching abroad part two: When things go terribly wrong

by Reagan Jackson · May 8, 2013 · 3 Comments

(Photo by  Renato Ganoza )

Teaching English abroad can be a great experience. But take it from me, beware of placement agencies out to scam you.

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Tags: Chile, English, teaching abroad, TEFL

07 May

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Korean American UFC Champ shares the secrets of his success

by Christina Twu · May 7, 2013 · 0 Comments

UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson(Photo by Esther Lin/MMA Fighting)

Mixed martial arts fighting is the fastest growing sport in the country. How did a hard working Korean American from Federal Way became an MMA champion?

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Tags: martial arts, South Korea

06 May

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American Cinco de Mayo outshines its boring roots

by Alejandra Santiago Villa · May 6, 2013 · 1 Comment

Growing up in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo celebrations were about as exciting as Arbor Day. The American version may not be authentic, but it’s even better than the real thing.

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Filed under: Arts & Culture, Globalist Youth, Immigration

Tags: holiday, Mexico

03 May

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Indian woman’s quest to end the cycle of prostitution comes to Mercer Island

by Sarah Stuteville · May 3, 2013 · 0 Comments

New Light workers and children on the roof top that served as a playground for the shelter. (Photo by Alex Stonehill)

Seven years after I met her in the red light district of Kolkata, the founder of New Light, a shelter for the children of prostitutes, has proven just how much one woman with a vision can achieve. 

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Filed under: Aid and Development, Featured Event, Women

Tags: human trafficking, India, Mercer Island, prostitution, sex trafficking

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