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Public health crusaders: Japanese women take the capital

By Eesha Pandit | Published: November 16, 2011
TweetHundreds of Japanese women have been holding a sit in on the steps of the  of the Japanese capital demanding  that their government provide better relief for some 30,000 children exposed to nuclear radiation by the Fukushima meltdown. “Official recovery policy focuses on decontamination rather than protecting the health of those most vulnerable – children [...]
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What We Missed

By Vanessa | Published: March 25, 2011
Tweet Jay Smooth’s history lesson for Chris Brown — watch it. Now. Today is the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire; Nancy Goldstein connects the dots to Wisconsin. Also check out Shark-Fu’s thoughts. The death toll from Japan’s earthquake and tsunami has topped 10,000. Donate to help relief efforts here. Weeks after a [...]
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Breaking: Tsunami hits Japan and Pacific area after massive earthquake

By Vanessa | Published: March 11, 2011
TweetThis is terrifying. A massive 8.9 earthquake hit Japan this morning, causing a 10-meter tsunami that has reportedly killed hundreds and is anticipated to affect other nations across the Pacific: A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded slammed Japan’s eastern coast today, killing hundreds of people as it swept away [...]
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