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TED Talks News and Politics

Seeing the world beyond news headlines: politicians, journalists and researchers share their insights onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

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How (and why) Russia hacked the US election | Laura Galante

May 3, 2017
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This is what democracy looks like | Anthony D. Romero

May 24, 2017
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Am I not human? A call for criminal justice reform | Marlon Peterson

May 31, 2017
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The refugee crisis is a test of our character | David Miliband

Jun 20, 2017
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Doesn't everyone deserve a chance at a good life? | Jim Yong Kim

Jun 16, 2017
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Don't feel sorry for refugees -- believe in them | Luma Mufleh

Jun 23, 2017
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Why journalists have an obligation to challenge power | Jorge Ramos

Jul 12, 2017
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What six years in captivity taught me about fear and faith | Ingrid Betancourt

Aug 2, 2017
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How I help free innocent people from prison | Ronald Sullivan

Aug 15, 2017
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Courage is contagious | Damon Davis

Aug 14, 2017