As students walk around campus on their first week back in classes, the hustling and bustling can take away from the many day-to-day moments around campus.| The Queen's Journal
This widely popular regulation protects 58.5 million acres of national forests and 1,600 at-risk species. The Trump administration wants gut it. The post The Roadless Rule Is on the Chopping Block — and So Are Our Wildest Forests appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
In New York one in five children goes to bed hungry. One in ten babies arrives too early, putting both mothers and infants at risk. The post OP-ED: Why cross-sector collaboration can strengthen health for all New Yorkers appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.| New York Amsterdam News
Changes in national health policy under the Trump administration exacerbate the health challenges faced by Black Americans. The post OP-ED: Crisis in Black health worsened by Trump policies appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.| New York Amsterdam News
How many rulings by federal judges and others will it take to have any meaning or strength to stop the Trump juggernaut, his determination to rule absolutely? The post OP-ED: Trump’s third strike could mean a walk for him, but foul ball for everyone else appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.| New York Amsterdam News
Danielle Davis, director of Technology Policy at the Joint Center, penned a new op-ed in Tech Policy Press unpacking the White House’s recently released AI Action Plan and its accompanying… The post Joint Center Penned an Op-Ed in Tech Policy Press first appeared on Joint Center. The post Joint Center Penned an Op-Ed in Tech Policy Press appeared first on Joint Center.| Joint Center
As the clock struck 9 p.m. July 13, hundreds of Bostonians packed into bars from Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar in Southie to Game On in Fenway — not to watch a sports game or concert, but the season finale of the iconic dating show “Love Island USA.” Even weeks after the finale, “Love Island... The post Op-ed: Love Island wasn’t just TV, but a mirror for modern-day dating culture appeared first on The Huntington News.| The Huntington News
As the release of Sabrina Carpenter’s newest project nears, it has renewed conversation about society’s ongoing urge to impose limits on the expression of female sexuality.The Grammy-winning pop star announced her upcoming seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” June 11, following the release of its lead single, “Manchild.” The accompanying cover art features Carpenter on all fours, wearing a black minidress and stiletto heels, sensually pawing at the leg of an out-of-frame s...| The Huntington News
In January, shortly after Northeastern changed its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to the “Office of Belonging,” I wrote an op-ed addressing what this decision could mean for Northeastern’s students. At the heart of it all, I raised the question: Did DEI ever actually mean anything to Northeastern?Now, roughly seven months later, it’s clear — DEI meant very little to Northeastern’s administration.| The Huntington News
The by-elections held across the country last Saturday in 16 constituencies across 12 states, in terms of the organization, the| Nairametrics
For decades, Russia has been Armenia’s principal security guarantor, projecting power through its Gyumri military base, its border guards along the Turkish and Iranian frontiers and its role in brokering ceasefires in 1994, 2016 and 2020. But the August 8, 2025, U.S.-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan deal at the White House signals more than a peace effort—it marks …| The Armenian Weekly
A few months ago, I found myself walking back and forth in a denim store, six pairs of jeans draped across my arm. Picking between an array of colors and shapes, I imagined different people wearing the denim: a woman who cared about recreating the 1970s look, another who preferred the white-tee comfortable look or someone simply trying to keep up with the latest fashion trends.| The Huntington News
Assigning human qualities to animals is dangerous for them — and for us. The post We Don’t Have to Anthropomorphize Animals to Care About Them appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
Do we really want to push our climate to the brink because of a technology that offers convenience? The post Regulate AI — to Protect Jobs, Our Brains, and the Planet appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
The Tea app is advertised as “dating safety tools that protect women,” offering female users the ability to scope out men they’re talking to before meeting them in person or committing to a relationship. In the app, women keep each other informed by anonymously giving “red” or “green” flags or commenting on their personal experiences with men that users post.| The Huntington News
Since their 2024 election loss, Democrats have been reeling — and people are beginning to look for answers outside of the party establishment. This became clear after Zohran Mamdani’s June 24 victory over Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s Democratic primary, a rebuke of the party establishment that has held power for years. But the impact of Zohran’s win — and the influence of his campaign tactics — reach beyond New York City and into the entire Democratic party, and party higher-...| The Huntington News
I once needed the help of academic advisors, and now they need our help. If it weren’t for the academic advisors at Queen’s, I’m not sure I would still be in my program. But the long wait times for appointments, lack of funding, and overall strain on student services has become painfully clear. Academic advisors play a crucial role in student success at Queen’s. Yet, budget cuts to programs have left many students feeling ignored, with their emails buried in the inboxes of short-staff...| The Queen's Journal
This week, I went to the funeral of a little girl I never met. She was one of 135 confirmed victims of the July 4 floods that swept through her summer camp in Kerrville, Texas. While I celebrated Independence Day at home in Houston, 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors drowned, and towns a few hours away from me were leveled.| The Huntington News
The war created systems that enabled trafficking in tigers and other animals. We can finally address that legacy and help both people and wildlife.| The Revelator
I helped restore wetlands that kept the Gulf coast safe while my colleagues tracked hurricanes. Now we’re out of a job — just in time for hurricane season.| The Revelator
This op-ed originally appeared in The National Interest on July 2, 2025. Read the original. Washington’s oil market hubris risks repeating the mistakes of the past — and threatens national security as well. Fifty years ago, the United States learned a painful lesson about the cost of oil dependence. In 1973, following US support for [...] Read More... The post The National Interest: “Americans Will Regret Washington’s Oil Market Hubris” appeared first on SAFE.| SAFE
There has been more activity in Washington in the last five months that impacts fintech than in probably any five month period ever.| Fintech One on One Podcast
June 24, 2025. By Nashmil Islam.| North Carolina Schweitzer Fellowship
As a lifelong fan, I am shocked to see that the UFC is hosting its next event in Baku—the capital city of genocidal Azerbaijan, a country known for low blows, cheap shots and dirty moves. This decision may pay off financially, but it betrays the warrior spirit that has long defined the Octagon as a …| The Armenian Weekly
June 5, 2025. By Davarion David.| North Carolina Schweitzer Fellowship
Two years of teacher’s college has worked for decades; changing the syllabus could hurt the Ontario education system and cheat students out of a fair degree.The province of Ontario is currently battling an ongoing teacher shortage, with a proposed solution to completely overhaul the teachers’ college program. This is the latest in the recent curriculum changes to the Ontario education system that has seen the loss of 5000 educators in six years and 3.2 billion dollars of education spendin...| The Queen's Journal
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has suggested removing references to the 1990 Declaration of Independence from Armenia’s Constitution—a move that could have lasting consequences for the country’s sovereignty. This proposal, rooted in his collaborationist spirit and belief that the current constitutional language impedes peace with Azerbaijan, is not only shortsighted—it is historically negligent and geopolitically dangerous. …| The Armenian Weekly
It is imperative to build communities that reflect people’s most deeply held convictions. America’s rivals and adversaries are doing the same.| The Center for Renewing America
As we approach the end of the semester and prepare for the much-anticipated summer break, there is one last challenge that all college students must…| The Maine Campus
An industrial policy renaissance, trade controls, and geopolitical challenges are further complicating the permanent features of the current global (dis)order that is already facing a polycrisis: economic stagnation, climate crisis, and interstate war. The era of neoliberal globalisation—often seen as being synonymous with the Washington Consensus—that has long been a central feature of the international […]| Made in China Journal
The Prince Claus Fund is a Netherlands-based independent organisation dedicated to the advancement of culture and development, particularly in places where culture is under pressure. Every two years, it gives out six Impact Awards to outstanding cultural practitioners and artists worldwide. One of the 2024 laureates was Chinese poet and fiction writer Mu Cao (墓草), […]| Made in China Journal
February 6, 2025By Anat Shenker-Osorio :: Rolling Stone Public Opinion Is Meaningless Against Trump — Public Action Is What Matters Read more| ASO Communications
It’s not exactly a secret that Northeastern has an overcrowding problem. Marino Recreation Center has a reputation for being packed every day of the week. Finding an empty seat in Snell Library, especially during finals season, can be an impossible task.| The Huntington News
Like many others in the US, I gathered with friends last weekend to try to come to terms with the re-election of Donald Trump as president. None of us were surprised by his victory but, with his winning every swing state, the Senate, and, as seemed likely, the House, we were all depressed at the… The post After Trump, let’s fight for all the great and simple things that make us human appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
Taken out of the theoretical abstractions of Econ 101, debates about American tariff policy have appropriately tended to focus on the American historical experience. How has trade policy seemed to work out in the past? Have tariffs been good for America?| The Center for Renewing America
Faith-Based Communities Can Encourage Dialogue, Tolerance, and Understanding to Build Bridges By Rabbi Peter W. Stein, Senior Rabbi, Temple B’rith Kodesh, Rabbi Rachel Schmelkin, Associate Rabbi, Washington Hebrew Congregation, and Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman Adjunct Rabbi, Temple Emanu-El This article was published in collaboration with the One America Movement through the support... The post Can Faith Leaders Build Bridges in a Divided World? appeared first on Divided We Fall.| Divided We Fall
Since the Founding, it has been understood that Article II vests the President with authority to decline to spend the full amount of an appropriated fund.| The Center for Renewing America
By Daniel Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress Published originally in Newsweek. If the social media ruckus and mainstream media predictions had borne out, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago would have been rocked by massive demonstrations from anti-Israel protesters. Fake news. The global community should be aware of where Americans really stand.| American Jewish Congress - The Jewish Voice of Tomorrow
As two recent popular books show, progressive Christians are trading traditional rational argument for postmodern irrationality and rhetorical sleights of hand.| The Center for Renewing America
The pro-Palestine movement is growing and drawing on precedents from Vietnam to Black Lives Matter, suggesting that unequivocal US support for Israel may be on borrowed time. In the summer of 2020, millions of teenagers, outraged by the police killing of George Floyd, took to the streets of American towns and cities as part of… The post As College Campuses Erupt in Protest, Some See a Political Transformation appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
Trumpism is the war on terror coming home. Meanwhile, Biden’s war on terror mentality is distorting his policy on Gaza. No one ever announced that the “war on terror” was over. But the rushed withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan in 2021 was the closest the U.S. came to an official end point. There was no… The post The “war on terror” is the ghost haunting this year’s election appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
United in their anti-Muslim agendas, pro-Israel and Hindutva groups are rallying behind Trump and could pave his way to the White House Donald Trump will almost certainly be chosen as the Republican party’s candidate in this year’s US presidential election. That in itself is a remarkable fact. He has been able to mould a right-wing party and… The post Zionists and Hindu nationalists unite for a Trump election win appeared first on Arun Kundnani.| Arun Kundnani
Liberals preach cultural tolerance to the working classes while inflicting death-by-policy on migrants| Arun Kundnani
This op-ed originally appeared in Project Syndicate and was written by John Prendergast, Co-Founder of The Sentry. The post Project Syndicate Op-ed: Killer Corruption appeared first on The Enough Project.| The Enough Project
Un magnat israélien s’appuie-t-il sur des manœuvres de couloir du camp Trump pour saboter la politiquer étrangère américaine ? The post Haaretz Op-ed: Un magnat israélien s’appuie-t-il sur des manœuvres de couloir du camp Trump pour saboter la politiquer étrangère américaine ? appeared first on The Enough Project.| The Enough Project
Note: This op-ed originally appeared in Haaretz and was written by Sasha Lezhnev, Deputy Director of Policy at The Sentry, and John Prendergast, Co-Founder of The Sentry. The post Haaretz Op-ed: Is an Israeli Diamond Tycoon Using Trump-adjacent Lobbyists to Subvert U.S. Foreign Policy? appeared first on The Enough Project.| The Enough Project
This op-ed originally appeared on Medium and was written by Brad Brooks-Rubin.| The Enough Project
On 14 June 2024, the verdict in the case of Chinese feminist activist and independent journalist Huang Xueqin and labour activist Wang Jianbing (hereinafter referred to as the ‘XueBing case’) was finally announced. Both had been accused of ‘inciting subversion of state power’. After nearly 1,000 days of arbitrary detention, Huang was sentenced to five […]| Made in China Journal
By functionally making foreign labor more expensive, a universal tariff can protect American industries with good-paying jobs.| The Center for Renewing America
Defenders of the Impoundment Control Act misunderstand the power of the purse, overread Supreme Court precedent, and fail to address unbroken Executive impoundment practice and congressional acquiescence.| The Center for Renewing America
These actions by President Biden reward those who have broken U.S. law, and once again, demonstrate how President Biden is acting with total disregard for the wellbeing and livelihood of American citizens and favoring illegal aliens over citizens.| The Center for Renewing America
Data from the 2023 Economic Survey illustrates an enduring tension in the dynamics of Centre-state relations that constrains policy reforms. The post The Structural Constraints that Hinder Reform in India appeared first on Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance.| Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance
Social audits are a citizen-driven form of social accountability. In a social audit, state documents are made available for public scrutiny and public hearings are held with the officers responsible. The post Institutionalising social audits: Lessons from Meghalaya appeared first on Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance.| Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance
The State is, and will, remain for the conceivable future, given the trajectory of our economy, the primary vehicle of empowerment, of dignity and status The post Unbearable Lightness of Being the State appeared first on Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance.| Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance
Dual control of the IAS is at the heart of the federal structure. The Delhi ordinance challenges it. It can create fissures between Centre, states The post Keep India’s Delicate Federal Balance Intact appeared first on Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance.| Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance
Here is the irony: Despite this plethora of political announcements, India has not witnessed a significant expansion in its welfare spending The post There’s No Poverty Data, Therefore There’s No Poverty appeared first on Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance.| Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance
India’s experiment with grassroots democracy, 30 years after the creation of local government institutions, highlights the dangers of overcentralisation. The post Grassroots Democracy Needs Urgent Attention appeared first on Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance.| Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance
New models piloted by Andhra Pradesh and Brazil show a path beyond political posturing, and ensuring fiscal sustainability, certainty of benefits and innovation. The post In India, Is A Guaranteed Funded Pension Feasible? appeared first on Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance.| Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance
Too often, debates on State capacity veer in the direction of setting up a false dichotomy between democracy and efficiency. The post Democracy, Bureaucracy, and State Capacity: The False Choices We Make appeared first on Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance.| Accountability Initiative: Responsive Governance