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In fight over oil, corporations battle with communities for water rights
While filling up their car at the gas pump, most people don’t think twice about where it comes from. George Caffentzis, a retired philosophy professor from the University of Southern Maine, was...
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For a fulfilling life, professor urges following an unconventional path
“Things get bad, things are going to get bad and if you just hang on they’ll turn around,” Signorotti said. “They always do.” ...
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Stephanie Courtney, 'Flo the Progressive Girl' actress, to speak at commencement ceremony
Courtney graduated from Binghamton University as an English major in 1992, and has since worked as an actress and improviser in “Mad Men,” “Tom Goes to the Mayor” and “2 Broke Girls,” ...
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Behind the fun and games, a human rights crisis at World Cup
The main problem is kafala, the system of labor that is used in the country, where migrant workers are brought to Qatar. ...
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Visiting professor looks to Ohio temple to explain divides in the Mormon community
He explained the mixed reactions that LDS church members have about the Community of Christ’s ownership of the important temple ...
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Following hottest year in history, New York state activists look to energy reform
Despite the long, grueling winter Binghamton University students faced, 2014 was globally the hottest recorded year in history. On Wednesday night, BU’s New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) hosted the Earth...
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Doctoral student describes awakening of political left in Greenwich Village
Although it’s known for high rents and fashionable stores today, Manhattan’s Greenwich Village neighborhood was a home for radical leftists and ambitious religious changes a century ago, according to Binghamton University doctoral...
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From Binghamton to the Department of Homeland Security: BU alumna shares her story
According to Burriesci, there is a lot more effort that goes into screening than is seen at airports. ...
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With New York City data, study analyzes police-community relations
Whether in New York City or Binghamton, urban residents have continued to worry about harassment and discrimination by local law enforcement. Saturday morning, researchers from both cities came together at the University...
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Across skill sets, urban planners describes contribution to society
Urban planners try to improve the welfare of a community by creating building projects and infrastructure. This can include orchestrating and designating the construction of bridges, roads and open spaces. ...