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Top Ten News Stories of 2015

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Top Ten News Stories of 2015

2015 was a significant year for major news stories related to international issues and global justice. Throughout this year we have seen wide scale global concerns on topics ranging from race & religion to violence & terrorism to natural disasters. The following is a summary of my selection of the Top Ten Global News stories and themes for the year based on their international impact and relevance for global justice, but they do not diminish the relevance of the many other significant events and issues raised throughout the year:

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Top Ten Global News of 2014

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Top Ten Global News of 2014

Since launching G.L.O.B.A.L Justice in September 2014, I am even more certain that awareness of global concerns is of tremendous importance in our current and future eras.  International issues have been central in news stories throughout 2014 and have had an increasing impact on our communities, our country, and our world.   While there are justice concerns in every region of the globe and many significant events from the past year, I highlight the following “Top 10” news stories for their impact during 2014 as well as their implications for 2015:

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Beyond Ferguson: Perspective on Race and Justice

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Beyond Ferguson: Perspective on Race and Justice

In our legal system, facts rule.  In our societal system, perceptions rule.  The challenge is reconciling the two in order to achieve fairness and justice.  Fundamentally it is this tension between the two that is at the core of the current discord in Ferguson, Missouri over the death of Michael Brown.  And it is our approach to the results that will allow us to address the underlying issues.

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