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UNDERSTANDING OF GLOBAL ISSUES. iAM encourages critical thinking and presents new perspectives from a variety of actors, through articles, photo essays, podcasts, videos and more. The e-magazine examines how theory and action intersect, looks at how to put reflection into practice, and brings marginalized voices from around the world to the fore in the name of global social justice, human dignity and participation for all.

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NOTE FROM THE EDITORS

SOMEONE ELSE’S TREASURE

by Allan Lissner

FROM BUSINESS SUITS TO GRASSROOTS:

Making Change Can Mean Changing from Within

by A.S. Rao

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Music For Social Change Theatre For Social Change

FROM THE EARTH TO THE POT

by The Paradigm Shift Project

IS IT ALL BAD?

Possibilities for Social Justice in English Language Teaching

by Jeff Myers

BRIDGING THE GAP

Theory and Action in Genocide Prevention

by Christopher Tuckwood

OCIC ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS LISTING

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Visual Arts For Social Change

by Brescia Birdthroat Bloodbeard

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