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2. Unfortunately, a deal with Russia is the only way to defuse the crisis in Ukraine.
By Iain Martin in the Telegraph
3. To beat the fundraising obsession that paralyzes Washington, disclose donation data less often.
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4. The research is clear: Our best strategy to fight the spread of HIV is decriminalizing sex work.
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