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
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…