Many see the close vote Sunday as chance to save Turkish journalism from government-led repression
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Can Turkish Vote Save Country From Itself?
Nation’s hopes are pinned on contentious Turkish vote that could alter region and the world beyond
Jordan Press Restrictions Fit Regrettable Regional Pattern
Despite support from US and allies, repression of Jordan press is unwavering and uncompromising
Rising Turkish Left Wing Party Threatens Status Quo
Kurdish party’s push to Turkish left wing could upend national politics with win in coming election
Finally, A Chance for Change Following Occupy Turkey
Rise of political opposition to ruling party is finally possibility following Occupy Turkey protest
Phil Donahue Among Speakers at This Year’s Left Forum
This year’s Left Forum event was held at John Jay College of Criminal Justice for the second year in a row. It was brimming with attendees bustling about to find what room their panel was in.
Qatar World Cup Accused of Continued Migrant Abuses
Migrant workers from South Asia face continued abuse during the construction for Qatar World Cup
It’s Kurds vs Turkey Government in New Voter Fraud Row
Worrying controversy over government voting interference pits Kurds vs Turkey President Erdoğan
Armenia’s Syrian Refugees Reflect Regional Crisis
Life for Armenia’s Syrian refugees part of large humanitarian crisis spreading from the civil war
Government Makes Enemy of Turkish Social Media
Battle with Twitter and YouTube reflects government hostility to Turkish social media revolution