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East Asians Attitudes Toward LGBT Rights are Rapidly Shifting. But Probably Not Fast Enough

Is anal sex a human right? On the day of South Korea’s LGBT pride parade on June 28, Evangelical protesters chanted and prayed from the other side of the police barricade. Tears streamed down the faces of some protesters,...

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Facts and Figures

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has published a new update on the aftermath and response to the the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

Japan’s Nuclear Crisis is the World’s Nuclear Crisis

It would seem that the next several hours are critical to determining whether or not a nuclear meltdown will occur at the earthquake struck Fukushima Daiichi plant.

Is a nuclear meltdown underway at Japan’s Fukushima plant? [Updated]

The most serious nuclear crisis since the Chernobyl disaster: Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility is rocked by an explosion. Officials suggest a meltdown may already be occurring.

Must-Follow Twitterers On The Earthquake In Japan

Who you should follow on Twitter to stay up the date on the earthquake in Japan. Here is a short list.

Massive earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami, ‘nuclear emergency’ declared

From MSNBC: "A magnitude 8.9 earthquake slammed Japan's northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland and prompting a "nuclear emergency."

East Asians Attitudes Toward LGBT Rights are Rapidly Shifting. But Probably Not Fast Enough

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Facts and Figures

Japan’s Nuclear Crisis is the World’s Nuclear Crisis

Is a nuclear meltdown underway at Japan’s Fukushima plant? [Updated]

Must-Follow Twitterers On The Earthquake In Japan

Massive earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami, ‘nuclear emergency’ declared

UNAIDS and the Millennium Villages

Embedded With Afghan Civil Society – Part 5 – Bathing in Yakawlang

Embedded With Afghan Civil Society – Part 6 – The Legacy of War Crimes

The Obama Agenda at the United Nations