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Author Archives: Jillian O'Connor
World Youth Day: Pope Francis gets warm welcome in Brazil with tough task ahead
Francis has been much better received in Brazil than his predecessor was, but can he restore the church’s dominance? GlobalPost reports on the pope’s visit to Brazil as part of its Luce-supported Special Report, A Global Church.
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Among the recent articles on the election of Israel’s Chief Rabbis, the Los Angeles Times’ piece by Edmund Sanders did the best job of explaining why a seemingly ceremonial position has political importance. As Sanders rightly notes, the Chief Rabbis, one … Continue reading →
Iran at the Crossroads
America Abroad recently partnered with a leading public radio station in Los Angeles, KCRW, to host an international radio town hall – Iran at the Crossroads – on the country’s latest presidential election. The discussion brought together a panel of experts and … Continue reading →
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Tibet’s National Spirit Advisor
Thupten Ngodup, the medium through whom the oracle Nechung speaks to Tibet’s leaders. Image by Jeffrey Bartholet, India, 2013. Jeffrey Bartholet reports on Tibet’s National Spirit Advisor for the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
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After Egypt Army Crackdown, Is Muslim Brotherhood Fighting for Survival?
Left staggering and angry by a series of arrests, the once-powerful Muslim Brotherhood now faces the most critical period in its 85-year history, analysts say. GlobalPost reports on Egypt in Crisis.
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America Abroad Media
America Abroad Media’s mission is to promote the free exchange of ideas, foster critical thinking, and empower self-governing citizens worldwide. To that end, AAM produces balanced and in-depth journalism that helps Americans develop an informed understanding of foreign affairs. The generous support … Continue reading →
America Abroad Media: Religious Minorities in the Middle East
The Arab Awakening has led to a rise in Islamist governments in the Middle East – increasing concerns about the rights of religious minorities. The Middle East is largely Muslim but it’s also the birthplace of Christianity, Judaism, and many … Continue reading →
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America Abroad Media: Islamism in Africa
The rise of Islamism in Africa may threaten to further destabilize an already fragile continent. The attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi underscored the dangers posed by extremist groups in Libya. But these risks extend beyond Libya, with the … Continue reading →
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America Abroad Media: The Politics of Faith
Around the world today, conflicts between religious groups are on the rise. Nearly a third of the world’s population faces restrictions on how they worship, risking arrest, imprisonment or even death. We head to Egypt, Malaysia, China and Russia to … Continue reading →
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America Abroad Media: Holy Healers
Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most God-fearing places on earth. It’s also chronically ill. Diseases from dengue to malaria ravage Africa’s faithful, and nearly 50% of healthcare in Africa is provided by medical missionaries or faith-based groups. America Abroad … Continue reading →