There's a bit of buzz in the news recently over President Obama's nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy.
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Saturday, March 22, 2014
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What's Going on in Ukraine, and Why?
There's been a lot of uproar recently over Ukraine.
Cliff notes version: Pro-Russian dictator in the making was driven out by protesters longing for closer ties with the US/EU, and Russia responded by sending in troops to its existing military bases. War is imminent. Pro-democracy protesters vs. autocrats is always a sure draw for readers, so journalists are trying to catch every minute of it in any way possible.
(Only Slightly) Longer version:
Cliff notes version: Pro-Russian dictator in the making was driven out by protesters longing for closer ties with the US/EU, and Russia responded by sending in troops to its existing military bases. War is imminent. Pro-democracy protesters vs. autocrats is always a sure draw for readers, so journalists are trying to catch every minute of it in any way possible.
(Only Slightly) Longer version: