What once was air is now smog. The foundation of your house penetrates a gas field. The water you drink is spoiled by chemicals from the abandoned factory outside your window. The constant threat of extreme weather has you and your neighbors living in fear; one day, your house will be swept away by a flood or burnt to a crisp by the hand of a raging fire.
Read MoreIf you’ve paid any attention to discourse related to California politics, you know that housing is a topic that frequently gets brought up. People talk about having to pay higher interest rates on mortgages, having trouble finding a home to buy, or, as famed political activist Jimmy McMillan would say, “the rent is too damn high.”
Read MoreViolence and uncertainty have gripped the young Republic of Mozambique in recent months; thousands have been detained and over 100 killed after widespread protests broke out in response to the country’s most recent national elections. Numerous accusations of election fraud and interference have been made after Mozambique’s incumbent party, Frelimo, once again claimed victory.
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