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Cambodian women meditating in the Metta Center's meditation lounge, sitting cross-legged with palms pressed together

Why a US health clinic suggests Cambodian treatments for everyday maladies

Health

At a clinic in Massachusetts that specializes in treating Cambodians, much thought has gone into creating a facility that doesn’t evoke memories of torture or other negative experiences.

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Hiking once saved this Cambodian refugee’s life — and now it’s his therapy

Conflict

Government budget shortfalls lead to risky cuts in certified court interpreter budgets

Global Politics

Translator who worked for the U.S. in Iraq leaves war behind for America

The Fiscal Cliff, in Song

The World

Iraqi Translator Leaves the Danger of War Behind to Live in the US

Conflict & Justice

Many Iraqis worked side by side with American soldiers during the war in Iraq. Now they face threats of retaliation by Iraqis who see the translators as traitors working for the US.

The World

Dracut Water War

The price of clean, drinkable water is not cheap, and there are folks who get accused of stealing it. The commissioner in Dracut, Massachusetts recently resigned after being accused of diverting millions of gallons of water to Dracut at the expense of citizens in the neighboring city of Lowell. Commentator and Dracut resident Jane Brox […]