How We Spend Tells Us Whose Lives Matter
The next federal stimulus package has to reduce inequality, not make it worse. The federal coronavirus relief packages were less effective than they could have been because they ignored the…
The First Invasion of America
I was an American history major in college, back in the 1980s. I’ll be honest with you. I thrilled to the way the American story was told back then. To…
China’s sudden rush to crush Hong Kong’s freedom
Proving its word worthless, Beijing is moving to crush Hong Kong’s liberties 27 years ahead of schedule, in blatant violation of the deal that saw Britain hand rule of the…
More dams will collapse as aging infrastructure can’t keep up with climate change
The collapse of two Michigan dams on Tuesday following heavy rainfall has triggered concerns over how precarious dam infrastructure in the U.S. is inadequate to handle severe weather. Aging dams will increasingly…
Khashoggi’s sons forgive Saudi killers, sparing 5 execution
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The family of slain Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi announced Friday they have forgiven his Saudi killers, giving legal reprieve to the five government…
China moves to tighten its control of Hong Kong
BEIJING — China signaled Thursday it would move forward with laws that would take aim at anti-government protests and other dissent in Hong Kong. It is the clearest message yet…
US will react strongly to HK security law: Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would react strongly if China follows through on plans to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year's…
Beijing says new HK laws won’t harm investors, urges countries to stop ‘meddling’
HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s foreign ministry branch in Hong Kong dismissed concerns that its proposed national security laws for the city would harm foreign investors, hitting back at “meddling”…
Mayor Bill De Blasio Enlists Help Of Community Groups To Enforce Social Distancing
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Mayor Bill de Blasio is making a move to eliminate racial disparity in social distancing enforcement by letting community groups take over the task. Viral videos, like one showing police restraining a…
The us Virus Crisis Exposes Cascading Weaknesses in Disaster Response
WASHINGTON – For decades, the backbone of the nation's disaster response system – and a hallmark of American generosity – has been its army of volunteers who run towards the…
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