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"Pakistan Independence Day: not really" by Qanta A. Ahmed | 14 August 2012

The founder of Pakistan, which today celebrates Independence Day, believed in the separation of mosque and state. He would not recognize his country now. Blasphemy laws silence religious expression. On a visit, I was often reminded to lower my voice 'lest the servants hear you.'

"Water Damage" by Martha Southgate | 10 August 2012

CULLEN JONES and Lia Neal were among the many swimmers to win medals for the United States in this year’s Olympic Games. But their inspiring performances obscure a disturbing truth. Not only are they, as African-Americans, anomalies in the elite levels of their sport, but enormous numbers of African-Americans do not have even rudimentary swimming skills, a lack that costs lives.

"Mountain Mint Broke My Heart" by Marielle Anzelone | 14 August 2012

YOU can’t help whom you fall for. Sometimes you can’t help what you fall for, either. It was a wildflower that did it for me.

"Forget the Olympics: Great Britain Beats U.S. in Providing Safety and Healthcare" by Leslie Gerwin | 10 August 2012

As the London 2012 Olympics draw to a close, it is worthwhile to reflect on how, despite the disparity in medals won by British and American athletes, the host country has upstaged the United States when it comes to protecting the health and well-being of its population.

"Against Prop. 31: Reform is a Trojan Horse" by Sarah Swanbeck | 08 August 2012

With all the hype surrounding the state tax measures on the November ballot, few have noticed a destructive initiative quietly gathering support. Sponsored by the political arm of the reform group California Forward, Proposition 31 is the product of a statewide, two-year community engagement process to solicit input from the public on how to fix state government.

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