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For nearly 30 years, Juliet Brown has lived in the same house in Decatur in Metro Atlanta. She has worked at a local public school serving food for the past 15 years. And she has paid what the house is worth in rent at least two times over. 

But today, Ms. Juliet faces eviction from her home so her landlord can sell it for a profit.  This is happening despite her landlord telling her when he bought the home three years ago that he wanted her to stay.

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On March 3, 2021, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that it would investigate war crimes committed by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory since 2014.

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My spouse and I had to supply several months of bank statements during a recent home refinance process. As I turned over the statements, I couldn't help but wonder if or how the person who'd eventually review them would judge our spending habits. That insecurity stems from the truth that where we spend our money reflects our values or priorities in life. (Keep reading, this isn't a fundraising message, I promise.) 

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