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The End of the Putin Era?
The recent protests in Russia against the allegedly rigged December 4th parliamentary elections mark the end of an era. Since rising to power in 1999, Vladimir Putin’s high domestic approval ratings have been immune to the criticism of his undemocratic policies. Putin provided the Russian people with the economic growth and political stability they desired,…
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A Day in the Life of the 99%
6:30AM: An Angry Awakening The sun rose over Wall Street as it had every morning before. Its soft light spread across our tents, filtered by the thick air of righteous indignation. There was, however, growing concern that waning anger and the thin walls of the tents would be insufficient to sustain us in…
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Issue 15.3: Protest Pandemic
Our newest WUPR issue has hit the stands just in time to give you another excuse to not study. The theme of this issue is protests both at home and abroad. Read about fellow students’ experiences at both the Wall Street and St. Louis Occupations, and what real effects these movements may have on our…
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You Might Feel A Pinch
After Herman Cain was accused of sexual harassment, his poll numbers rose and his campaign was flooded with donations. Although voters appreciated his lechery, they were ultimately drawn to somebody with more experience. The Republican party opened its trench coat and unveiled its new flavor of the month, Newt Gingrich. Gingrich claims that he will…
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The Break Up
On Wednesday, November 2nd and Friday, November 4th, WashU students held events entitled “Break up with BofA,” encouraging students to get out of what they called an “unhealthy relationship” with Bank of America. The protests were led by a student from “Occupy WashU” and, for some reason, by members of Green Action. The flyers passed…
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France in Gridlock
As long queues form in front of gas stations all across France and increasing numbers of protesters amass, President Nicolas Sarkozy remains staunchly defendant of raising France’s retirement age from 60 to 62. Citing the faltering the economy, Sarkozy has stated that the change is necessary to cut the expenditures going to French pensioners. As…
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For Now, Iranian Stoning on Hold
For four long years Ms. Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani has been awaiting her fate, at the mercy of the Iranian Islamic Republic. Sentenced to death by stoning in 2006 to the questionable charges of adultery and being an accomplice in the murder of her husband, she has been held in prison, knowing very little about what…
