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Protecting Personal Data: Who Is Watching Big Brother?

Thanks MHahn for your comments! I totally agree with you, I was also disappointed that Europe gave in to the US' pressure. Another example: Afghanistan. After much discussions Germany ended up sending troops there. Only a couple of years ago they had refused to go to Iraq!

Posted by Vera | August 26, 2009 11:19 AM

The Great Divide: Boomers and Millenials Confront the Recession

Thank you so much for your article! I really identified with everything you said. Let's see what happens to the next generation... Vera

Posted by Vera | August 3, 2009 2:51 AM

Argentina’s Collective Memory:
Challenges in Accepting a Violent Past

It was not society's failings that made the dictatorship in Argentina happen. It was the military. Germany's case was different, in this case it was partly society's fault because unfortunately many Germans were and still are anti-semitic. I'm from Argentina but was too young to realize what was happening during the dictatorship because I was born in 1975. I currently live in Germany. I think it is very important for future generations to be able to differentiate who the real perpetrators and assassins were in Argentina and Germany.

Posted by Vera | June 13, 2009 4:06 AM

My Industry Is Hemorrhaging: Journalism Layoffs Eat Away at the Watchdog of Democracy

Great piece! Thanks Olivia. I'm a "poor" freelance journalist too and been struggling to pay the rent for 7 years already. To be able to survive I must have other jobs as well. I also thought many times on giving up journalism altogether but I love it too much! So if these words serve of some comfort for you, just know that you're not alone there. Good luck, Vera

Posted by Vera | January 30, 2009 10:05 AM

Sundance Awards: And the Winner Is…

Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts on Sundance. I really enjoyed reading your festival blog.

Posted by Vera | January 25, 2009 7:51 AM

Election Fever Grips Zimbabweans as Prospects for Change Are Near

Thank you for your moving piece. I just checked the news (Tuesday) and it looks as if its going to be a run off between Mugabe and Tsvangirai. I hope change is coming soon.

Posted by Vera | April 1, 2008 9:48 AM

The Women of Brukman: Revolutionary Spirit in the Wake of Argentina’s Economic Meltdown

Thank you for your review Jessica! I'm from Argentina and still remember very well the Brukman case. I firmly believe in civil empowerment. It can generate a positive change.

Posted by Vera | March 14, 2008 8:48 AM