Today's quick reads
Three articles selected for you today from New Internationalist magazine.
And finally... Thea Gilmore
British singer-songwriter Thea Gilmore’s acclaimed new album The Counterweight was written during the turbulent events of 2016. She spoke to Danny Chivers about music, politics and crying on stage.
Letter from Botswana – For a place where speech is free
464 - July, 2013
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Botswana’s tradition of community meetings could invigorate democracy, says Wame Molefhe – if done right.
To everything there is a season
457 - November, 2012
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How can Egyptians make sure last year’s uprisings have a lasting legacy? Maria Golia looks forward.
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