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Microcredit: sorting out where the problems lie
The introduction of for-profit operations set the stage for problems. What happened in poor communities began to mirror troubles seen with the U.S. banking system.
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Using the Web to transform our colleges
Technology can put students in front of great teachers, avoiding boring classrooms. Khan Academy is a current illustration of how this approach could greatly increase the students we reach and inspire.
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Arizona stirs another critical debate
A courageous and enlightened sheriff touches off another debate, alongside the one about our political discourse. What kind of policing do we want to have? Arizona offers a stark contrast in side-by-side counties.
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Crosscut Tout: Movie confronts Cuba's human rights record
On Friday (Jan. 21), the UW will host the Northwest premiere of "Oscar's Cuba," a documentary about a doctor who received a 25-year sentence for pointing out his country's human rights faults.
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To fix the ferry system, sell those boats
The governor's proposal to shift some funding to a local district just moves the problem around. So how about privatizing the system?