The World Is Likely Sicker Than It Has Been in 100 Years
Omicron has probably made more people ill at the same time than in any period since the flu pandemic, experts say The world is living through a unique moment: In…
Here’s the story behind Black History Month — and why it’s celebrated in February
Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that…
A Reminder of the Importance of the Crime of Aggression: Considering the Situation of Russia and Ukraine
[Jennifer Trahan is Convenor at The Global Institute for the Prevention of Aggression and Clinical Professor at NYU Center for Global Affairs. Trahan was a member of the Council of…
Model Legislative Provisions for Victims of Terrorism
The International Center for the Study, Prevention and Treatment of MultiGenerational Legacies of Trauma (www.icmglt.org) is celebrating today’s launch of the Model Legislative Provisions for Victims of Terrorism: As advisor…
Madagascar: Recovering from one deadly cyclone, bracing for another
Lives, livelihoods, and vital crops are at risk across Madagascar with Tropical Cyclone Batsirai expected to make landfall within hours. Meanwhile, the island nation off the coast of East Africa…
Guterres: ‘Let us build bridges between the faiths’
Marking the International Day of Human Fraternity on Friday, the United Nations’ Secretary-General issued a stark warning over rising hate speech, intolerance, discrimination and physical violence. According to AntónioGuterres, the hateful attacks are…
Rare Breed of Ancient Trees With Incredible Lifespans Help Keep Their Forests Alive
The venerable elders of a forest are hugely important to the diversity, fitness, and survival of the woodland as a whole, new research shows – and they bring with them…
Kenya under fire over calls to ‘weaken’ forest protections
In his 15 years defending one of Nairobi's last green spaces, Simon Nganga has seen off brazen attempts to seize what's left of the lush forest bordered by highways and…
Japan to reform 19th century law that puts ex-husband on child’s birth certificate
Automatic addition of ex-husband as father on document within 300 days of divorce to be scrapped Japan is set to reform a 19th century law that automatically registers a woman’s…
Recovered docs show how Sojourner Truth won son’s freedom from white man
Princeton history professor and Sojourner Truth biographer Nell Irvin Painter joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss the “strength” that Sojourner Truth displayed in 1828 when she became one of the first…