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Bias Busters guides break the 1,000-copy milestone
We have just passed the millennial mark for selling books in this series on Amazon. We have distributed about three times that number through universities, companies and sponsorships, but it is gratifying to see people buying the guides through online … Continue reading
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Huckabee’s Holocaust comparison sheds heat, not light
By Joe Grimm Mike Huckabee’s remark that, with his Iranian nuclear agreement, President Barack Obama “will take the Israelis and march them to the door of the oven” is being widely criticized by Israelis and Americans, Jews and Gentiles, Republicans … Continue reading
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Just released: 100 Questions and Answers About Veterans
“100 Questions and Answers About Veterans: A Guide for Civilians” is now available. The guide was produced in the Michigan State University School of Journalism with significant help from journalists and veterans around the country. The guide, the eighth in … Continue reading
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FBI adds hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus, Arab Americans
The FBI has announced that its mechanism for gathering reports on hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus and Arab Americans is operational. Quantifying is an important step on the road to understanding a problem and then solving it. The FBI announced … Continue reading
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Islam catching Christianity as world’s largest religion
Muslims will nearly match Christians by 2050 The Pew Research Center’s Future of World Religions study projects this month that Islam is growing much faster than Christianity and that he two will have nearly equal numbers of followers by mid-century. … Continue reading
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Can U.S. sustain international student bubble?
International student enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities has risen about 14 percent, according to a March 25 report by the Department of Homeland Security. The Wall Street Journal reported that international enrollments have risen 50 percent since 2010 and … Continue reading
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New take on Asian-American studies
By Joe Grimm In March, a new book will provide a new take on Asian-American history. Curious about how that history might be different in the heart of the country from circumstances on the East and West Coasts, I asked … Continue reading
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Anti-Islam sentiment blamed on organized campaign
Anti-Islamic sentiments might seem to bubble out of events like 9/11 and extremism, but John L. Esposito blames a deliberate and well-orchestrated campaign. He said it is driven by people seeking ideological, religious, political and financial gain. Esposito is a … Continue reading
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Cultural competence wins jobs
While you’re planning your career strategies for 2015, you might take a look at this article in U.S. News & World Reports. It suggests four ways to raise your game. The first one is learning a new language as a … Continue reading
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Is your New Year’s resolution a jihad?
The Arabic word “jihad” is one of the most misunderstood and politicized words in the world these days. Today, New Year’s Day when so many people make resolutions, is a good time to revisit the meaning of “jihad.” In the … Continue reading
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