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Journalists Reveal the Secret World of Offshore Tax Havens

May 21, 2013 | by Gerard Ryle, Marina Walker-Guevarra

Open Space and Open Society in Haiti

May 15, 2013 | by Cécile Marotte
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Open Society Voices

Why Development Needs the Rule of Law

April 4, 2013 | by James Goldston
As the push continues to create a new global development framework, the world must recognize the essential role played by the rule of law.
Grantee Spotlight

Victory for Affordable Medicines in India’s Top Court

April 3, 2013 | by Els Torreele, Roxana Bonnell
By upholding limits on frivolous drug patenting, India’s Supreme Court has helped protect the world’s access to cheaper generic medicines.

An Armenian Spring?

April 1, 2013 | by Chris Stone
As last month’s presidential elections in Armenia approached, virtually all observers expected the incumbent to return to power with an overwhelming majority. Instead, everything changed.

A New Way to Sustain the Campaign

March 28, 2013 | by Shawn Dove
BMAfunders.org will facilitate engagement, collaboration, and strategic decision making among funders, nonprofits, and policymakers working to promote positive outcomes for black men and boys in America.

News Digest: Authorities in Saudi Arabia Threaten to Block Popular Communications Platforms

March 28, 2013 | by Becky Hogge
Weekly news digest produced by the Information Program. This week’s top story reports on attempts by Saudi Arabian authorities to enforce monitoring of Saudi subjects’ online communications.

Paying the Price for Bad Policy in Bulgaria

March 28, 2013 | by Svetla Kostadinova
Energy prices have rocketed in Bulgaria leading to public unrest. One local think tank explains why bad policy making is to blame and how to stop this happening again.

Case Watch: Hungary Now Requires Real Opportunity to Access a Lawyer

March 26, 2013 | by Marion Isobel
Most countries have legislation stating that all people arrested by the police have the right to see a lawyer before they are interrogated. But law and practice are often very different things. Consider the case of Hungary.

Hepatitis C: A Call to Action

March 26, 2013 | by Laura McCullagh
In September 2012, organizations and individuals from around the world met to develop strategies to overcome the barriers preventing access to Hepatitis C treatment. This short video highlights their concerns and their hopes.

U.S. Takes Landmark Action in Opening Access to Publicly Funded Research

March 26, 2013 | by Melissa Hagemann
The Obama Administration has issued an Executive Directive instructing the largest U.S. funding agencies to provide public access to federally funded research.

Case Watch: European Court Recognizes a Mother’s Suffering as Inhuman Treatment

March 26, 2013 | by Marion Isobel, Natalija Bitiukova
In a recent decision, the court took an unprecedented step in recognizing how excessive pretrial detention carries repercussions beyond the holding cells.

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