In Latvia, in 1993, we heard people say that breaking away from the Soviet Union was essential, but they did not want to become...
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Read MoreInternational Women’s Day is celebrated around the world and in many countries as an opportunity to highlight the achievements made by women as well as...
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Read MoreReflections on the Actions, Outrage and Heartbreak of 1968 Every January, when we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., it is a time...
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