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Inter Press Service
- World Told Act Now or Face 136 Years of Hunger, Report Warns
World Food Day 2024
- Climate Justice Needs Recognition of Common, but Differentiated Responsibilities
- ‘We Continue Working to Make Sure Afghan Girls and Women Are Heard and Not Forgotten’
CIVICUS discusses Afghanistan’s system of gender apartheid with Shaharzad Akbar, Executive Director of Rawadari, a human rights organisation founded by Afghans in exile. ...
The Guardian
- The hurricanes shaking the US election – podcast
Will two massive hurricanes in the US be enough to put the climate crisis on the election agenda? Oliver Milman reportsIn the last few weeks, the United States has been hit by two hurricanes, Helene and Milton.Oliver Milman, an environment reporter for Guardian US, tells Michael Safi: “The rapid analysis found that global heating had caused the rains to be heavier, the winds to be stronger, and in both the cases of Helene and Milton. Storms of this size were made about twice as likely because of the climate crisis.” Continue reading...
- Harris calls Trump a ‘risk for America’, after former president’s ‘enemy within’ remarks
At a Pennsylvania rally, the vice-president focused on Trump’s threat to use armed forces against his adversariesKamala Harris has said a second Trump term would be “a huge risk for America”, in a renewed effort to paint her Republican opponent as a threat to democracy, after the former president threatened to use US armed forces against those he has branded “the enemy within”.At her own campaign rally in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, the US vice-president showed a montage of clips of Trump, including the former president saying “those people are more dangerous – the enemy from within – than Russia.” Continue reading...
- Kamala Harris agrees to interview with Fox News
Sit-down with rightwing broadcaster comes as Democrats try to reach swing voters as they continue media blitzKamala Harris will do a sit-down interview with the broadcaster Fox News on Wednesday, the news channel announced on Monday, in the most dramatic moment yet in a recent media blitz by the Democratic presidential nominee.The interview with Fox News’s chief political anchor, Bret Baier, comes as Democrats have increased their presence on Fox News, part of an outreach to undecided voters and after CBS News’s 60 Minutes became embroiled in a controversy when rightwing critics have said they edited an interview to make Harris appear more succinct. Continue reading...
- Trump sparks outrage after calling for army to handle enemies on election day
Democrats condemn ex-president for saying armed forces should turn against ‘enemy within’ when voters go to pollsDonald Trump has provoked an angry backlash from Democrats after calling for the US armed forces to be turned against his political adversaries when voters go to the polls at next month’s presidential election.In comments that added further fuel to fears of an authoritarian crackdown if he recaptures the White House, the Republican nominee said the military or national guard should be deployed against opponents that he called “the enemy within” when the election takes place on 5 November. Continue reading...
- Harris reveals ‘opportunity agenda for Black men’ in efforts to shore up support
Plan includes loan program and apprenticeships as worries grow that some Black voters aren’t excited for Harris-WalzKamala Harris has revealed a plan to give Black men more economic opportunities, as anxiety mounts among her supporters that some in the Black community are less enthused by the Democratic presidential ticket than in recent elections, and may sit this one out – or support Donald Trump.The vice-president’s plan includes forgivable business loans for Black entrepreneurs, creating more apprenticeships, and studying sickle cell and other diseases that disproportionately affect African American men. It also includes ensuring that Black men have more access to shaping a national cannabis industry and to invest in […]
Ensia
- Can we protect ocean ecosystems and support thriving fishing and ocean energy industries, too?
Beyond Ireland’s rolling green hills and storied countryside, the nation’s marine territory spans more than 10 times its landmass. Its rocky, rugged coast borders a frigid, slate-hued ocean where kelp forests, seagrass meadows and cold-water coral reefs dwell beneath the water’s surface, providing habitat for an array of sea life. Confronted by diverse pressures, these marine ecosystems are […]
The Marshall Project
- Why Some Police Are Being Trained in Election Law
Despite a history of police disenfranchising voters, and recent voter lawsuits, some experts say learning election law may help officers this November.
Fair Observer
- As Israel Invades, the US Must Push for Peace in Lebanon
The US must push for a ceasefire in Lebanon. Currently, Israel is carrying out a land offensive against Hezbollah, an Iran-aligned Islamist militant group based in Lebanon’s south. A diplomatic deal removing Hezbollah from Lebanon’s southern border with Israel and replacing it with the Lebanese Armed Forces, a US-supported army would deal a blow to… Continue reading As Israel Invades, the US Must Push for Peace in Lebanon The post As Israel Invades, the US Must Push for Peace in Lebanon appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Chicago’s Solidarity Economy Map Makes Poor Families’ Lives Better
In July 2024, the Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA) reported that Chicago, Illinois was witnessing a struggling job market, a decrease in multifamily housing starts and a rise in single-family home prices. The following month, the City of Chicago’s 2025 Budget Forecast projected a $982.4 million budget gap for the fiscal year. Budget gaps… Continue reading Chicago’s Solidarity Economy Map Makes Poor Families’ Lives Better The post Chicago’s Solidarity Economy Map Makes Poor Families’ Lives Better appeared first on Fair Observer.
- What Ideas From the Paleolithic Are Still With Us in the Modern World?
Is the order of the modern alphabet connected to how our shared ancestors counted the phases of the moon and its effect on tides 50,000 years ago? Did the first stirrings of government and bureaucracy emerge from the efforts of early astronomers to reconcile solar and lunar calendars? These are the kinds of questions that… Continue reading What Ideas From the Paleolithic Are Still With Us in the Modern World? The post What Ideas From the Paleolithic Are Still With Us in the Modern World? appeared first on Fair Observer.
Aeon
- Balloon boy
In 2009, the ‘balloon boy’ incident captivated American television audiences – what did it reveal about profit-driven news? - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
Truthout
- Native Higher Ed May Be Shortchanged $250 Million Per Year by Congress
Many colleges in Indigenous communities have major infrastructural problems because they cannot afford maintenance.
- FEMA Workers Told to Flee North Carolina After Threats From “Armed Militias”
MAGA's “lies have real world consequences,” Carolina Forward, a North Caroline-Based think tank, said.
- The End of Federal Abortion Rights Hurt LGBTQ Parents, New Study Reveals
Roe v. Wade's overturn upended relationships, family planning and the mental health of queer women and nonbinary people.
ProPublica
- Tribal College Campuses Are Falling Apart. The U.S. Hasn’t Fulfilled Its Promise to Fund the Schools.
by Matt Krupnick for ProPublica ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest […]
- Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and DUI Cases Are Being Dismissed en Masse in Anchorage
by Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with the Anchorage Daily News. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this […]
- In a State With School Vouchers For All, Low-Income Families Aren’t Choosing to Use Them
by Eli Hager and Lucas Waldron ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter […]
Unicorn Riot
- Amid Ongoing Bombardment, Gaza Strives for Second Round of Polio Vaccination
Gaza Strip, Palestine — This summer, the polio virus was detected in the Gaza Strip for the first time in 25 years as a result of conditions caused by Israel’s ongoing assault on the territory’s 2.1 million residents. Public health agencies, including the United Nations… The post Amid Ongoing Bombardment, Gaza Strives for Second Round of Polio Vaccination appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Sludge
- Harris Rails Against Corporate Landlords While Taking Donations From Blackstone Billionaire
Jonathan Gray, the president of the largest corporate landlord in the U.S., is a big Kamala Harris donor and is helping Harris court his Wall Street colleagues.
Democracy Now!
- Democracy Now! 2024-10-14 Monday
Headlines for October 14, 2024; “Under Siege”: Hospital Director in N. Gaza Refuses to Leave Patients Amid Israeli Evacuation Orders; “Every Day Is a Breaking Point”: North Gaza Desperate for Medicine, Fuel, Food, Water & Shelter; “Surrender or Starve”: Israel Weighs Plan to Liquidate Northern Gaza as Siege on Jabaliya Intensifies; Israel Attacks U.N. Peacekeeping Forces as U.S. Sends 100 Troops Anticipating Conflict with Iran
Latino USA
- The Movement For Indigenous Peoples’ Day
In the U.S., the second Monday in October is reserved for Columbus Day, in honor of the Italian navigator Christopher... The post The Movement For Indigenous Peoples’ Day appeared first on Latino USA.
- Spanish as a First Language
Being a new parent comes with a series of challenges—one being the decision whether or not to teach your child... The post Spanish as a First Language appeared first on Latino USA.
- The Diary of an ‘Undesirable’
March 25, 1945: Palm Sunday. No chances of going to church; but still our prayers are holding everyone up. This... The post The Diary of an ‘Undesirable’ appeared first on Latino USA.
Yale Environment 360
- Researchers Parse the Future of Plankton in an Ever-Warmer World
Plankton form the base of the world’s food chain, but warmer and more acidic oceans are affecting their numbers and variety. Some species, on which fish rely, are in decline; others, which soak up carbon, are on the rise, while others are shifting their range and bloom times.Read more on E360 →
The Appeal
- Junk Science Convicted Her. Will Mississippi Set Her Free?
Tasha Shelby was sentenced to life in prison for allegedly shaking her fiance’s two-year-old son to death. But the science around “shaken baby syndrome” has unraveled, and the lead witness against her recanted his testimony. The post Junk Science Convicted Her. Will Mississippi Set Her Free? appeared first on The Appeal.
- Caught in the Storm: How Florida Prisons and Jails Are Responding to Hurricane Milton
More than 20,000 people are incarcerated in Florida jails and prisons located in counties subject to evacuation orders. Many officials are refusing to evacuate them. The post Caught in the Storm: How Florida Prisons and Jails Are Responding to Hurricane Milton appeared first on The Appeal.
WhoWhatWhy
- Trump Loses It Over Fox News Having Some Democrats on the Air
Is Donald Trump souring on Fox News? That seems unlikely, seeing how they enjoy such a mutually beneficial relationship. Trump Loses It Over Fox News Having Some Democrats on the Air originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy
Inside Climate News
- Biobanking Corals: One Woman’s Mission To Save Coral Genetics in Turks and Caicos To Rebuild Reefs of the Future
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos—On a recent Wednesday afternoon, a group of high school students studying marine science crowded inside a 540-square-foot office turned scientific lab set atop a police station at a popular marina. The students hovered over a sky blue fiberglass water tank as they prepared to watch a special group of corals eat.
- An Election for a Little-Known Agency Could Dictate the Future of Renewables in Arizona
PHOENIX—Approval of the construction of two gas power plants without public comment. Another’s expansion approved without an environmental review. New fees for homeowners with rooftop solar that the Arizona attorney general has called “discriminatory” and “unconstitutional.” Approval of an 8 percent rate increase for customers of Arizona’s largest utility, largely to cover the costs of
Grist
- The fate of thousands of U.S. dams hangs in the balance, leaving rural communities with hard choices
Dams across the country are aging and facing intensifying floods wrought by climate change. But the price tag to fix what’s broken is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars.
- Will exploratory lithium mining in Arizona continue near a sacred hot spring?
A judge will decide the fate of Ha’Kamwe’ as the Hualapai Nation fights the drilling in court.
- From the lab to the legislature: STEM professionals run for political office
More than 200 science, technology, engineering, and math professionals are candidates at the state and municipal level this year.
The Conversation
- Color complexity in social media posts leads to more engagement, new research shows
Kaleidoscopic color combinations can catch people’s attention before they even realize it.
- People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help
Disasters such as hurricanes Helene and Milton often hit low-income and other disadvantaged groups hardest. 2 policy experts suggest ways long-term aid could help.
- ‘Childless cat ladies’ is a political catchphrase that doesn’t match reality − Democrats and Republicans have similar demographics and experiences when it comes to parenthood
Analysis of public survey data shows that Republicans and Democrats are not too different regarding their parenthood experiences.
- On crime and justice, Trump and Harris records differ widely
There are substantial differences between the two candidates, though each of their records contains some interesting twists and turns.
- Candidate experience matters in elections, but not the way you think
Do more politically experienced politicians have advantages in elections in a time when a candidate with expertise is dismissed as being part of an out-of-touch elite?
The Trace
Quanta Magazine
- Big Advance on Simple-Sounding Math Problem Was a Century in the Making
A new proof about prime numbers illuminates the subtle relationship between addition and multiplication — and raises hopes for progress on the famous abc conjecture. The post Big Advance on Simple-Sounding Math Problem Was a Century in the Making first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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