For Latinos ineligible to vote, US census offers a path to political power The instability wrought by the pandemic could lead to census counts of historically undercounted Latino communities. Organizers […]
A Black radio host calls on South Asian Americans to reject racism Khafre Jay taught himself Hindi so he could call out acts of racism by Indian Americans on his […]
Nigeria’s ‘Ìfé’ film reclaims love at the center of LGBTQ stories The World September 02, 2020 · 3:00 PM EDT By Bianca Hillier Player utilities Popout Share download Listen to […]
With Kamala Harris, Americans again have trouble understanding what 'multiracial' means While the debates about Kamala Harris’ multiracial identity may seem new, they echo the commentary and confusion faced by […]
A Paris neighborhood honors 92-year-old Holocaust survivor who died after COVID-19 bout The World September 02, 2020 · 1:15 PM EDT By Rebecca Rosman Player utilities Popout Share download Listen […]
Germany: Russian dissident Navalny poisoned with nerve agent Novichok Associated Press September 02, 2020 · 12:00 PM EDT In this file photo taken on Sept. 8, 2019, Russian opposition leader […]
Charlie Hebdo trial begins; Notorious Cambodia killer dies; COVID-19 antibody study offers some hope The World September 02, 2020 · 10:30 AM EDT By The World staff Chloe Verlhac, widow […]
A Salvadoran American’s memoir ‘comes full circle’ on a family history of violence, struggle The World September 01, 2020 · 6:00 PM EDT By The World staff Producer Joyce Hackel […]
The international politics of COVID-19: Part II Inkstick Media September 01, 2020 · 2:30 PM EDT By Sam Ratner President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron wrap up a […]
After military coup, uncertainty hangs over Mali’s future From the onset, the military junta has promised to pave the way to new elections. But some are concerned it might be […]
California and Australia look to Indigenous land management for fire help As fires rage across the state of California, many are wondering how management could improve to reduce the risk […]
To quell COVID-19 outbreak, South Korea bans seating at big cafés The World September 01, 2020 · 12:00 PM EDT By Jason Strother Player utilities Popout Share download Listen to […]
European students return to class; King Salman sacks Saudi commander; Hotel Rwanda figure arrested abroad The World September 01, 2020 · 11:00 AM EDT By The World staff Secondary school […]
Five years after migrant crisis, integration in Germany is succeeding, policy analyst says The World August 31, 2020 · 2:30 PM EDT By The World staff Producer Daniel Ofman Player […]
Poets and novelists have basically been writing about life under COVID-19 for more than a century From 'islands of pain' to the 'peril of exposure,' writers have captured the fear, […]
Lego to launch Braille Bricks for children with visual impairments The toys are designed to help children who are blind or visually impaired learn the Braille system of reading and […]
It's official: Women are better leaders in a pandemic A new analysis of 194 countries found that women-led nations have a better handle on the coronavirus pandemic. Not only were […]
Pandemic learning in Mexico requires thinking outside the screen Millions of schoolchildren across Mexico began the academic year this week in front of a TV. But teachers in Oaxaca say […]
Are most white Americans guilty of 'supremacy' or just 'privilege'? The World August 27, 2020 · 2:45 PM EDT Producer Jessica Yarmosky By The World staff Player utilities Popout Share […]
Israel attacks Hezbollah posts after shots fired at soldiers Associated Press August 26, 2020 · 4:00 PM EDT Israeli soldiers carry a box next to their mobile artillery piece near […]
Latin American women are disappearing and dying under lockdown The pandemic worsened but did not create this problem: Latin America has long been among the world’s deadliest places to be […]
This Afro Latina says identity will always be important when she votes The World August 25, 2020 · 1:00 PM EDT By Naomi Prioleau Player utilities Popout Share download Listen […]
Pompeo controversially brings the RNC to Jerusalem; China's lockdown in Xinjiang; Thunberg concludes gap year The World August 25, 2020 · 11:00 AM EDT By The World staff US Secretary […]
‘Bardcore’ trend sees modern pop songs reimagined with a medieval twist A new trend on YouTube known as bardcore sees modern pop songs like Foster The People's "Pumped Up Kicks" […]
South Koreans are blaming a controversial church for new COVID-19 outbreak Health authorities say Sarang Jaeil Church and its outspoken pastor are at the epicenter of South Korea’s second-largest COVID-19 […]
Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scheme Associated Press August 20, 2020 · 1:45 PM EDT Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, talks during an interview […]
Mali soldiers promise election as region seeks way out of coup crisis Reuters August 19, 2020 · 10:00 AM EDT Opposition supporters react to the news of a mutiny of […]
Legislating peace and security: Part II This week, Critical State digs into new research about legislative oversight when it comes to security issues. As historian Peter Roady writes in a new […]
Relying on electronic voting machines puts us at risk, security expert says How do we make elections secure? Try paper. Professor J. Alex Halderman, a security expert at the University […]
Activists took the Irish govt to court over its national climate plan — and won The court battle, known as Climate Case Ireland, is one of many cases around the […]