Source: freedomhouse.org
photo by Mike Licht notionscapital.com
It’s not often these days that we identify freedom with international sports. Indeed, the federations that set the rules for various global athletic competitions have emerged as enablers for the world’s certified authoritarians and aspiring…
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Source: penamerican
Today marks 33 years since the conflict between El Salvador and Honduras erupted during the so-called Soccer War.For an excellent portrayal of the four-day war, check out Ryszard Kapuscinski’s book of the same name. It is actually a collection of reportage by the late Polish journalist, and the title piece is phenomenal.
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