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When Women Disappear, So Does the Bazaar: Taliban Crackdown Ripples Through Afghanistan's Economy

July 17, 2026

Fear of arrest in Herat is keeping women out of public spaces and cutting deeply into local businesses.

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In Afghanistan, Education and Empowerment, News and Social Action, Asia Tags Afghanistan, News & Social Action, Women and Girls, Asia

A Look Into African Nations’ Deportation Agreements

July 16, 2026

Dozens of people have been deported by US President Trump to African countries where they have no citizenship or established ties. 

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Africa, USA, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Africa, Human Rights, USA, Get Involved

The Gaza Peace Plan Faces Major Setbacks

July 16, 2026

Hamas’s decision to relinquish its civilian governing responsibilities marks the latest attempt to revive the stalled peace process in Gaza.  

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In News and Social Action, Global Politics, Palestine Tags News & Social Action, War and Conflict, palestine

Russian Mercenaries Have Built a Drug Empire in the Heart of Africa

July 16, 2026

Remnants of the Wagner Group have used tramadol, a prescription opioid, to seize control of the Central African Republic.

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In News and Social Action, Africa, Global Politics Tags News & Social Action, Africa, War and Conflict

Saigon on Two Wheels: Cycling Through the Neighborhoods Most Visitors Never See

July 14, 2026

In Ho Chi Minh City, the most revealing routes are rarely the ones on any map.

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In World and Travel, Guide Feature, Travel Inspiration, Vietnam, Asia

Eat Like a Local in Jaipur, India

July 14, 2026

From freshly fried kachoris to lassi served in earthen cups as it has been for 80 years, the city's food traditions run deep in these 7 eating establishments.

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In World and Travel, India, Asia, Art Food & Culture, Round Up Tags Round Up, Asia, india, Global Cuisine, Guide Feature
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Hiking Acatenango: A Guide to Guatemala’s Most Famous Volcano Trek

July 14, 2026

Tips and tricks for hiking Guatemala’s most famous hike; here’s what to know before hiking an active volcano.


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In Guide Feature, World and Travel, Guatemala, Central America, Tips and Tools Tags World and Travel, Guide Feature, Outdoor, guatemala, central america

The Cost of Illegal Gold Mines in Brazil’s Amazon

July 14, 2026

Illegal gold mining is threatening the livelihoods of Indigenous communities and rainforest ecosystems across the Brazilian Amazon.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Brazil Tags News & Social Action, Indigenous Peoples, Get Involved, Environment, Brazil, South America

The United States of (Native) America

July 14, 2026

How Native American culture influenced American society and the ways their contributions remain embedded in everyday life.

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights Tags News & Social Action, Indigenous Peoples

Migrant Workers Suffer Exploitation in the Persian Gulf’s Kafala System

July 14, 2026

A look at the kafala system and how it supports the abuse of migrant workers in Gulf states.

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Human Rights

Chiriqui: A Panamanian Province Rooted in Soil, Story and Spirit

July 14, 2026

Rich in both soil and history, this destination provides landscapes that have deeper meaning and symbolism for residents and travelers alike.

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In World and Travel, Guide Feature, Travel Inspiration, Central America, Panama Tags World and Travel, Guide Feature, Travel, panama, central america

How Social Media Fuels Overtourism

July 14, 2026

From viral destinations to geotagging, social media has reshaped tourism, and not just for the better.

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In Get Involved, World and Travel, Travel Inspiration, Global Tags Get Involved, World and Travel, Travel

Should Travelers Haggle in Local Markets?

July 14, 2026

The practice of haggling among travelers remains a subject of debate, shaped by economic pressures facing street vendors and “tourist taxes.” 

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In World and Travel, Tips and Tools, Get Involved Tags World and Travel, Advice and Cheat Sheets, Get Involved

Behind the Beautiful Game: The World Cup’s Domestic Abuse Problem

July 14, 2026

Research shows domestic abuse reports can rise during major football tournaments, regardless of whether England wins or loses. 

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Human Rights, Global Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Women and Girls

Eager for a New Adventure? Try Cloud Hunting in Vietnam

July 14, 2026

Temperature inversions throughout Vietnam’s mountainous valleys have popularized this unique pastime, as tourists and locals alike venture into the sky in hopes of catching a sea of clouds beneath them.


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In World and Travel, Outdoor, Travel Inspiration, Asia, Vietnam Tags Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife, Outdoor, Vietnam, Asia

From Pastures to Plates: 3 Stops Through Switzerland’s Cheese Trails

July 14, 2026

These trails connect travelers with rural villages, alpine pastures and fine cheeses.


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In World and Travel, Europe, Art Food & Culture, Guide Feature, Switzerland Tags Europe, Switzerland, Global Cuisine, World and Travel, Guide Feature

The Maldivian Struggle for Freedom of Press

July 14, 2026

The ongoing protests in the Maldives are part of a longer struggle over press freedom and freedom of expression.

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In News and Social Action, Asia, Human Rights, Maldives, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Asia, Maldives, Human Rights, Get Involved

The Rise of Venezuelan Human Trafficking in Colombia

July 14, 2026

Colombia, the predominant asylum nation for Venezuelan refugees, continues to display staggering rates of human trafficking of Venezuelans, despite legal and humanitarian efforts.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Colombia, Human Rights Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Refugees, Columbia

OPINION: Sportswashing, Pinkwashing, and Posturing—Flags at the World Cup

July 14, 2026

The FIFA World Cup flag rulings, allowing Palestinian and Pride flags while banning Iran’s prerevolutionary flag, reveal a gap between the organization’s human rights ideals and its actions.

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights Tags News & Social Action, Human Rights

A Guide to Backpacking the Grand Canyon’s Havasupai Reservation

July 12, 2026

A 4-day backpacking itinerary for experiencing the Havasupai Reservation’s natural wonders within the limited time on your permit.


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In Guide Feature, World and Travel, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife, USA Tags World and Travel, Guide Feature, Outdoor, Arizona, USA, Havasupai Reservation
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