Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,
I believe that we both share a mutual love for animals and a deep respect for nature and for this reason I would like to make a personal request to you, on behalf of endangered fin whales. At this moment there is a ship in Tromsø, Norway, called the Winter Bay. It is carrying a cargo of 1,700 tons of fin whale meat. These whales were killed illegally in violation of the International Whaling Commission’s moratorium on commercial whaling. It is also illegal to kill fin whales and to engage in the trade of endangered species.
The Winter Bay was unable to transit the Suez Canal or the Panama Canal or to transit via Europe or Africa for fear of being stopped by the appropriate authorities. The Winter Bay intends to transit through Russian waters with...
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I write this to an entire nation because no one individual can be held responsible for bringing about change in the mindset of a billion odd people. Change can only happen if there is awareness at an individual level.
On the morning of 28th June, I made the grave mistake of expressing my views on an initiative called #selfiewithdaughter which had been blessed by our PM. Most people found it to be a sweet gesture and a means to create awareness about female infanticide. I, sadly, didn't find the idea very palatable. Keep in mind that I have an eleven-month daughter of my own. But I expect more from the man who’s supposed to usher in a new era of change, not just tenuous surface-level initiatives.
I then made a graver mistake of posting this opinion on Twitter. So not only did I...
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Dear Minister,
My daughter Hazel (5) and I recently had an interesting exchange concerning our education system which I feel compelled to share with you. To grasp the true beauty of this exchange, please take a moment to study the image below.
Inside the Box
Hazel: What are the kids doing mammy?
Mammy: They’re thinking inside the box.
Hazel: I thought they were sleeping?
Mammy: (spluttering into mug and laughing) some of them might be!
Hazel: I’m going to draw in eyes so they look like they’re awake.
Mammy: OK, good idea.
Hazel: Can I draw in the boxes?
Mammy: Yep
Hazel: What do you want them to be thinking?
Mammy: (who is also a teacher) Anything they want!
Hazel: (drawing) This boy is thinking about a cat zebra.
Mammy: Wow!
Hazel: (whispering...
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Dear President Obama,
On the day that the United States celebrates its independence, we the undersigned ask you to facilitate the transfer from Guantánamo of Shaker Aamer, the last British resident in the prison, and his return to his family in the U.K. — his British wife and his four British children.
The majority of us are British citizens, and it has not escaped our notice that, while the U.S. is celebrating its freedom, and its foundation under the rule of law, the continuing detention of men at Guantánamo — largely without charge or trial — continues to undermine America’s notion of itself and its international standing.
The U.S. authorities have given no indication over the years that they have any intention to charge Shaker Aamer with any criminal offence. Indeed, he is...
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Good day everyone am really disappointed with Russia's decision to sell one of its advanced Air Defense System ( Eskandal missile system ) to Saudi Arabia with all the chaos it has done to the Middle East this means Russia has been over powered with its peace fighting mission to money making!
If years back it was stopped from selling the S300 Air defense System to Iran with reason of not interfering with the Nuclear negotiations and Russia complied with the laws! Now am really really supplied! Russia should know that it's not Saudi Arabia buying it but they( west ) just want to copy its Technology through using Saudi Arabia!
This system is already installed in Syria so they want to see how they can penetrate it! Mostly Israel! And the U.S. This is another step to weaken Russia! Please...
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Over the last three years, members of this bipartisan group have convened regularly under the auspices of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy to discuss the status of the Iran nuclear issue, frequently benefitting from the input of current Administration officials. Last week, at its most recent meeting, the group determined that it could usefully contribute to the public debate on the ongoing negotiations by presenting its consensus view of critical issues.This statement reflects that broad consensus.
The Iran nuclear deal is not done. Negotiations continue. The target deadline is June 30. We know much about the emerging agreement. Most of us would have preferred a stronger agreement.
The agreement will not prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapons capability. It will...
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Dear Mr. Donald Trump,
Though I've never been one to write open letters - much less to aspiring politicians - after listening to your presidential announcement speech, I felt compelled to address a few points you made. Before I begin, though, I'll reiterate some of the things you said, just in case they have, for whatever reason, left your mind:
Our country is in serious trouble. We don't have victories anymore. We used to have victories - but we don't have them. When was the last time someone saw us beating, let's say China, in a trading deal? They kill us. I beat China all the time...When do we beat Mexico, at the border? They're laughing at us, at our stupidity. And now they're beating us economically. They are not our friends, believe me, but they're killing us economically...
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June 30, 2015
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Mr. President,
Your office has recently announced that you will travel to Ethiopia for bilateral meetings with the Government of Ethiopia and with the leadership of the African Union in an efforts to work with the countries and citizens of sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate economic growth, strengthen democratic institutions, and improve security. I welcome the intent of your visit to my country. However, I am deeply concerned by what kind of message your visit will send to the people of Ethiopia.
Mr. President, You have done us all black people proud when you become the first black president of the most powerful nation in the planet. During your first visit to Africa, you...
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June 30, 2015
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Mr. President,
Your office has recently announced that you will travel to Ethiopia for bilateral meetings with the Government of Ethiopia and with the leadership of the African Union in an efforts to work with the countries and citizens of sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate economic growth, strengthen democratic institutions, and improve security. I welcome the intent of your visit to my country. However, I am deeply concerned by what kind of message your visit will send to the people of Ethiopia.
Mr. President, You have done us all black people proud when you become the first black president of the most powerful nation in the planet. During your first visit to Africa, you...
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Khaila Montgomery
Mascoutah, IL 62258
An Open Letter:
There is a silent genocide occurring within the United States. One that has been happening since 1619, when it was decided that black people were less than. Stolen from our homeland, we were scattered throughout the Diaspora under a new name—slaves. We were told that we were less than the white man through media images, rhetoric, and the application of justice. Although the laws have changed, the images, rhetoric and applications of justice have not.
This is the black Holocaust. The pigmented skin of black bodies is our David’s Star. This is the Holocaust no one will remember because it is happening so gradually. But all the signs are there. Prisons have become our death camps. Those lucky enough to live outside the...
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