Uruguay: Three Million Soccer Fans
A review of the World Cup 2010 road trip documentary 3 Million, focusing on the Uruguayan national team and the father-and-son filmmakers.
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Carnation Revolution: April 25, 1974-2014
A roundup of cultural and political events in Lisbon to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the April 25, 1974 revolution that ended fascist rule in Portugal.
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Why Save the Fulbright Program?
How I benefited from being part of the Fulbright program in Portugal and why the program deserves continued funding with no strings attached.
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Standing Up for Freedom of Expression: PEN and Pussy Riot
Thoughts on the importance of freedom of expression, prompted by a PEN American Center celebration and the arrival of two members of Pussy Riot to the U.S.
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Mostly Folk World Tour Playlist: November 3, 2013
A list of world music from Africa, Latin America, and the British Isles played on WRPI’s “Mostly Folk” on November 3, 2013.
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We Watch Train Wrecks
Are writers “everyday sadists” because we ratchet up conflicts and place our protagonists in dire and painful circumstances?
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