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Venezuela’s sick economy is killing its citizens. Here’s how to help them.

September 25, 2018 Christopher Burke Charity & Justice, Health, Health care, International One comment

Two years ago, the  Guardian described how Venezuela’s devastating economic downturn was ravaging its hospitals. Since then, things have only gotten worse. Much worse.

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Avaaz: Global, progressive activism in your inbox

April 26, 2012 Renee Shur Charity & Justice, Consumer issues, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, International Leave a comment

Do you suffer from progressive-cause fatigue? Does daybreak reveal an inbox bursting with entreaties from progressive politicians and causes pitching the cause-du-jour and pleading

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