Dictators Aren’t Pretending Anymore
The democratic recession is so severe that autocrats now openly stage coups, steal elections, and invade other countries. ladimir Putin has stopped pretending. For months, the Russian president had claimed…
How Putin’s Designs on Ukraine Reflect the “Dangerous Nostalgia” of a Lost Empire
At a U.N. Security Council meeting, a speech by Kenyan Ambassador Martin Kimani struck at the heart of the crisis set off by Russia’s aggression. AS EUROPE FACES the grim prospect…
World expresses outrage, plans stronger Russia sanctions
BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders Thursday reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with raw outrage — and vows of unprecedented sanctions — that shrouded a sense of powerlessness to defend Ukraine militarily without running…
Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling, as civilians piled into trains and cars to flee. Ukraine’s government…
Seattle Bike Helmet Rule Is Dropped Amid Racial Justice Concerns
Analysis showed that the King County regulation was enforced disproportionately against homeless people and people of color. Critics say the repeal will jeopardize safety. In Seattle, home to one of…
Indigenous nations sue North Dakota over ‘sickening’ gerrymandering
The suit charges that diluting Indigenous power violates their voting rights and will handicap tribe members who run for office Days before a new legislative map for North Dakota was set to…
Ahmaud Arbery’s murderers driven by ‘pent-up racial anger’, prosecutor says
Prosecutor makes closing arguments in hate crimes trial of Travis and Gregory McMichael and William ‘Roddie’ Bryan Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery on a residential street acted out…
US MODIFIES LAW PERTAINING TO REPATRIATION OF INDIGENOUS REMAINS, SACRED OBJECTS
In an effort to strengthen enforcement of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the US Department of the Interior is altering the 1990 law, under which institutions…
Impact of racial discrimination and income on COVID-19 health outcomes
Researchers have observed higher COVID-19-related hospitalization and mortality rates among racially minoritized groups and people with lower incomes. A recent review describes how high poverty rates and racial discrimination led to…
Austin Police Officers to Be Indicted for Conduct in Racial Justice Protests
During demonstrations after George Floyd’s murder, several people in the Texas capital were taken to hospitals after being struck with beanbag rounds that officers fired from shotguns. AUSTIN, Texas —…
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