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How History Led Three Countries To Recognize A Palestinian State
When three European countries formally recognize Palestinian statehood next week, little will change on the ground in Gaza. But for the governments of Ireland, Norway, and Spain, that’s not the point.  Precisely at a time when peace seems furthest aw
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A Potato Masher, Didgeridoo, And, Uh, Six Vacuums. Why I Rescue Trash.
Earth-friendly living can sometimes be confused – confused, mind you – with cheapness. And while reducing and recycling can be accomplished out of the public eye, reusing may expose one to scrutiny.  “Where did we get this?” my wife asks me when she
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West Bank Village, Proudly Self-reliant, Now Faces Wartime Hostility
While most villages across the beleaguered West Bank lie dormant, Farkha buzzes with activity. Farmers plant summer vegetables and wheat, blacksmiths weld iron gates, women prepare jarred pickles and jams for sale, and dozens gather in the recently o

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