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We answered the most common questions we receive from freelancers on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. Join IIJ leaders for this conversation that covers getting started, growing your business, setting limits, and maintaining your work life balance. youtu.be/d0d1XDMO_gI
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Washington HITS Iran, then acts OFFENDED when Iran touches the leverage Washington forced it to use. The US wants Iran to absorb attacks, bury its dead, lose its leaders — and still keep the Strait of Hormuz open like nothing happened. You don’t get to light the fire and complain about the smoke.
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