On Taiwan, President Biden Should Listen to Senator Biden
Biden once scolded George W. Bush for pledging to defend Taiwan. Now he is making a worse mistake by chipping away at long-standing policy without a better alternative.
Three Reasons Why Kenya’s Democracy Triumphed
Editor’s Note: The August 2022 Kenya presidential election resulted in a dispute that was resolved by the Supreme Court. Contrary to predictions that the dispute may result in violence, the situation ended with a peaceful transfer of power from the administration of President Uhuru Kenyatta to a new administration led by former Deputy President William…
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Burundi must engage in ‘credible and inclusive’ move towards democratic rule
Burundi must engage more effectively in the rule of law and fight against impunity for violations and abuses committed since 2015, when the political system was thrown into turmoil sparking widespread protests, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert said on Friday.
EU unveils new press freedom safeguards
This story, plus social media app Parler purchases cloud-services provider, a look into the Twitter whistleblower’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee and more, all in today’s media headlines. Top Stories Sep 16, 2022EU drafts media act amid concern over spying, state pressureLorne Cook / The Associated Press Sep 16, 2022Social media app Parler buys […] The…
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My Skin Global —Raising Awareness about the Dangers of “Skin Bleaching”
Skin Bleaching or “colorism” among people of color is a topic that rarely comes up in community discussions in the United States or in African countries. The practice is also known as “skin lightening.” It involves the use of chemical products by mostly black and brown people to help change or lighten their complexion…
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Conspiracy Theories About COVID-19 Help Nobody
https://foreignpolicy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/wuhan-coronavirus-wet-market-GettyImages-1195534971.jpgThe continued pushing of a “lab-leak” theory is unsupported and dangerous.
Kenya has a new president after a more transparent — but still contentious — election
Kenya has inaugurated William Ruto as president. The Christian leader has humble roots as a chicken seller.
Humanitarian needs ‘growing exponentially’ across Sudan, mission chief warns Security Council
Civilians are in increasing danger, while humanitarian needs across Sudan “are growing exponentially”, the head of the UN mission in Sudan told ambassadors in the Security Council on Tuesday.
William Ruto, sworn in as Kenya’s president, touts his chicken seller roots
Ruto also seemed to have mended fences with his former boss, outgoing president Uhuru Kenyatta, asking him to keep leading talks on regional crises. His ascent concluded a markedly peaceful election. (Image credit: Brian Inganga/AP)
DetailsElection officials prepare to combat misinformation as the 2022 midterms approach
This story, plus some Muslim groups are criticizing CNN for hiring NYPD deputy commissioner John Miller, Condé Nast workers win recognition of their union and more, all in today’s media headlines. Top Stories Sep 11, 2022Fighting bogus claims a growing priority in election officesAli Swenson, Julie Carr Smyth / The Associated Press Sep 9, 2022Muslim […]…
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