March 20th marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. That day, at 2:30, Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, was attacked with missiles and...
U.S. Invasion of Iraq: Lessons to be Learned?
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A lesson in democracy – for Kosovo, Europe’s youngest nation
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,...
Fighting human trafficking in Iowa
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.
“Elected autocracy”: the “threat from inside” that is growing around the world
Tom Hanson introduces himself as a “recovering diplomat.” He worked for the State Department for 25 years, as an officer of the Foreign Service in...
Insights from Environmental Journalists: Climate Change, Farming, and Diverse Voices
Agriculture and environment reporters from Iowa share the challenges of covering the politically sensitive topic of climate change, and how it...
Tea with a Veteran Journalist: Conversations about the Past and the Future of the Profession
Tea was already ready when I reached Terry Wolkerstorfer’s home in St. Paul on that windy but sunny afternoon. It was a few hours before an awaited...
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