Tag Archives: sociology

Sudan’s Fate: Sitting on the Floor of the US Congress?

They call it ‘compassion fatigue’, a staple of conversations surrounding civilian activism and charitable giving, referring to the feeling one gets when overwhelmed by the enormity of humanitarian crises, ranging from natural disasters to violent conflict. The sense that the … read more »

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Report: Corruption Aggravates Poverty

Anti-corruption group Transparency International said in a report that corruption aggravates poverty and slows economic development. Tuesday’s report is based on surveys of perceived corruption in nations around the world. The authors say systemic corruption can add 20 percent to … read more »

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