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While You Were Sleeping: November 2008

By Christina Kaminski

The gist of what you may have missed: negative equity, breastfeeding as a prophylactic, and more women in global politics.

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Tyranny's Business

By Daniel Pepper

Daniel Pepper goes to Burma, the “outpost of tyranny,” to investigate the jade trade, the Burmese economy, and corruption and decadence in Myanmar.

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Larry Beinhart’s Body Politic: The New Know Nothings

By Larry Beinhart

Larry Beinhart educates his readers about the Know Nothings of the 1840s and those who may, in this day and age, aim to follow their lead.