Reflections on the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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In this edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “The Professor,” offers reflections on the Montgomery Bus Boycott and examines...
When Big Tech’s thirst threatens our health, we must demand better
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By Ben Jealous —
In Morrow County, Oregon, families are living through a crisis. According to a Rolling Stone investigation, mothers have...
Ex-UN chief Ban warns Security Council risks irrelevance without reform
That call came during an open debate on “Leadership for Peace,” where former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and academic Anjali Dayal pressed members to confront...
World News in Brief: Türk condemns ‘abhorrent’ attack in Sydney, UNHCR chief calls for...
Volker Türk said the “heinous” shootings targeting a Hannukah celebration on Bondi Beach exposed again that “antisemitism is real, and it is abhorrent.”Australia’s Prime...
Aid deprioritised as commercial goods flow into Gaza, UN warns
Despite sustained efforts by the UN and its partners, needs are rising faster than aid can be delivered, according to Olga Cherevko, an OCHA...
In Baghdad, Guterres hails ‘new chapter’ in Iraq as UN mission draws to a...
UNAMI was established in 2003 following the fall of Saddam Hussein and has supported Iraq through political transition, post-conflict recovery, and the horrors of...
With skills and determination, Guatemalans embark on life-changing journey to Germany
A few held back tears, others offer nervous smiles, each aware that the moment marks the beginning of a life-changing journey far from home.“I’ve...
The Maga Plan to Cripple the Working Class
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U.S is in daily violation of human rights.
A View From the Battlefield by Jamala Rogers —
I know it seems like the...
Peace falters as fighting in eastern DR Congo raises fears of regional war
A new offensive by the Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 mars (AFC/M23) has reignited large-scale hostilities in South Kivu, just days after international agreements...
Deep concerns for Palestinians amid intense Israeli raids in occupied West Bank
Around 100 hectares of Palestinian land have been reportedly confiscated to make way for the new route.This would mark another step towards the progressive...
Sudan war: Aid teams say deal struck to reach stricken El Fasher
The essentials for survival in the town which was overrun by paramilitary fighters in October have been “completely obliterated”, UN humanitarians warned on Friday.“The little...
UN warns of ‘regional conflagration’ as DR Congo violence uproots 500,000
The UN’s Deputy Spokesperson said Secretary-General António Guterres was “deeply alarmed” by the surge in attacks across South Kivu, where what’s officially known as...
On Giving Tuesday, Give Black
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
It’s the end of the year, which means you are being barraged by requests to give. Whether...
Hurricane Melissa: WFP calls for greater investment in preparedness, building resilience
“We cannot forget Haiti,” said Lola Castro, speaking from the capital, Port-au-Prince, while also appealing for Jamaica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.More than 80 people were killed and roughly six million...
Surprised by the Headlines About White Men and College? Time for a Reality Check.
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By Ben Jealous —
The headlines this month about White men, college admissions, and the fallout from ending affirmative action startled a...
Trump killed two racist birds with one stone with his shithole slur
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By Earl Ofari Hutchinson —
Trump finally did something that has been a totally alien concept to him. He told the truth....
Risks mount for pregnant women in Ukraine
The incident comes amid alarming new data from the UN’s reproductive health agency (UNFPA), showing a sharp rise in the risk of dying in...
Venezuela’s National Guard linked to killings, torture and repression, UN probe finds
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission says the force has played a central role in systematic repression since 2014, entrenching impunity and violating basic rights.“The facts we have documented show the...
Jesse Jackson’s leadership lessons needed now
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The leadership lessons Jesse Jackson has given us are not poetic—they are practical, hard-won and urgently needed now.
By Ben Jealous —
News...
Ancient Ethical Values and Practices For Our Time
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
All around the world and on every inhabited continent in the world, during the week of December...
America’s Seasonal Reminder of a Housing Crisis We Refuse to Fix
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
Every December, we celebrate the story of a child born in a manger. We adorn nativity scenes...
Science180 Mathematically Reaches the Most Sought-After Milestone at the Intersection of Science and Faith
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American scientist Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel mathematically proved that the Earth was formed 2.82...
Global campaign reveals human rights ‘are the basis of our existence’
UN News asked Astrid Van Genderen Stort, OHCHR chief of external engagement and partnerships, about hers. “My everyday essentials are my family, a sense...
Peace proves relative in Gaza with no let-up in deadly airstrikes
“The Security Council resolution is very clear about not calling anything a border or anything else, it is about a territory that needs to...
