[BOSTON] On September 19, hundreds of Bostonians gathered in Copley Square to stand in solidarity with the 4 million refugees that have fled the war in Syria. The HPR spoke with some of the attendees, who expressed a variety of reasons and perspectives for the joining the event. Many people at the vigil emphasized the mislabeling of refugees in media discourse. “They are … Read more
Yesterday, dual bombings at a peace rally in Turkey’s capital Ankara killed 95 people and injured 246 more. The rally was organized by trade unions and civic associations, including the Turkish Medical Association, to protest against the climbing violence in the southeast between Turkish security forces and the PKK, a Kurdish guerrilla group widely known … Read more
Talk of a Chinese slowdown and the worrying U.S. equities market have led many to question whether the broader U.S. recovery is on the brink of a downturn. These past few months have been especially concerning, with one of China’s most notable indices, the Shanghai Composite Index, down more than a third over the course … Read more
The United States’ nuclear deal with Iran, struck formally on July 11 of this year, represented a historic moment and potential turning point in U.S.-Iranian relations. In the immediate aftermath of the deal, supporters from within the United States and its Western allies heralded the deal as a victory for diplomacy and compromise over sanctions … Read more