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 […]
Continue readingCategory: Lyrics
A Black radio host calls on South Asian Americans to reject racism
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 […]
Continue readingNigeria’s ‘Ìfé’ film reclaims love at the center of LGBTQ stories
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 […]
Continue readingWith Kamala Harris, Americans again have trouble understanding what ‘multiracial’ means
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 […]
Continue readingA Paris neighborhood honors 92-year-old Holocaust survivor who died after COVID-19 bout
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 […]
Continue readingGermany: Russian dissident Navalny poisoned with nerve agent Novichok
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. […]
Continue readingCharlie Hebdo trial begins; Notorious Cambodia killer dies; COVID-19 antibody study offers some hope
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 […]
Continue readingA Salvadoran American’s memoir ‘comes full circle’ on a family history of violence, struggle
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 […]
Continue readingThe international politics of COVID-19: Part II
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 […]
Continue readingAfter military coup, uncertainty hangs over Mali’s future
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 […]
Continue readingCalifornia and Australia look to Indigenous land management for fire help
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 […]
Continue readingTo quell COVID-19 outbreak, South Korea bans seating at big cafés
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 […]
Continue readingEuropean students return to class; King Salman sacks Saudi commander; Hotel Rwanda figure arrested abroad
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 […]
Continue readingFive years after migrant crisis, integration in Germany is succeeding, policy analyst says
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 […]
Continue readingPoets and novelists have basically been writing about life under COVID-19 for more than a century
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,' […]
Continue readingLego to launch Braille Bricks for children with visual impairments
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 […]
Continue readingIt’s official: Women are better leaders in a pandemic
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 […]
Continue readingPandemic learning in Mexico requires thinking outside the screen
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. […]
Continue readingAre most white Americans guilty of ‘supremacy’ or just ‘privilege’?
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 […]
Continue readingIsrael attacks Hezbollah posts after shots fired at soldiers
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 […]
Continue readingLatin American women are disappearing and dying under lockdown
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 […]
Continue readingThis Afro Latina says identity will always be important when she votes
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 […]
Continue readingPompeo controversially brings the RNC to Jerusalem; China’s lockdown in Xinjiang; Thunberg concludes gap year
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 […]
Continue reading‘Bardcore’ trend sees modern pop songs reimagined with a medieval twist
‘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 […]
Continue readingSouth Koreans are blaming a controversial church for new COVID-19 outbreak
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 […]
Continue readingEx-Trump adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scheme
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 […]
Continue readingMali soldiers promise election as region seeks way out of coup crisis
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 […]
Continue readingLegislating peace and security: Part II
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 […]
Continue readingRelying on electronic voting machines puts us at risk, security expert says
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 […]
Continue readingActivists took the Irish govt to court over its national climate plan — and won
Activists took the Irish govt to court over its national climate plan — and won The court battle, known as Climate Case Ireland, is one […]
Continue reading