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A lesson in democracy – for Kosovo, Europe’s youngest nation

by Milena Kirova | Mar 31, 2023 | Democracy

Fifteen years – it might be the age of a teenager without many cares and problems. But 15 is also the age of Europe’s youngest country – Kosovo,...

Searching for Sunlight: Grand Marais residents pay no electricity bill thanks to solar energy

by FEYZA GUMUSLUOGLU | Mar 30, 2023 | Climate Change, Environmental Issues, Personal Reflections

A first-time visitor to Grand Marais might be surprised to see solar panels installed on house roofs, simply because this icy small town is a long...

Fighting human trafficking in Iowa

by Piyumi Fonseka | Mar 30, 2023 | Democracy, Politics

The same interstates are the main reasons, according to the local law enforcement authorities, why Iowa has become one of the crossroads of human trafficking in the United States.

American consumers crave organic food, but farmers are reluctant to give up conventional agriculture

by Alexander Uggla | Mar 29, 2023 | Agriculture, Agriculture and Rural Issues, Climate Change, Sustainability

Organic food is on the rise in the United States, but why do I still find it difficult to find organic products in neighborhood grocery stores? Home...