Salute our front-line heroes of democracy
2024-11-03
Behind every successful election are millions of dedicated elections professionals and poll workers who make democracy possible.Continue Reading
Schools to close as air pollution hits record high in Pakistan’s Lahore
2024-11-03
Unprecedented air pollution levels prompt authorities to take emergency measures., Unprecedented air pollution levels prompt authorities to take emergency measures. Pakistan’s second-largest city of Lahore will close primary schools for a week after it saw “unprecedented” pollution levels, government authorities have said. For days, the city of 14 million peopleContinue Reading
Purging voters: Inside Republican efforts to restrict 2024 election vote
2024-11-03
The Republican party has filed lawsuits across key states to tighten voting rules. But could it backfire?, On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court’s conservative majority gave the Republicans a win, voting to uphold Virginia’s efforts to purge voters less than a week before the 2024 election. A federal judgeContinue Reading
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Pledges to ‘Triple Down’ on Her Climate Denial
2024-11-03
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pledged to “triple down” on conservative principles, including energy extraction and anti-trans policies at the Alberta United Conservative Party’s annual general meeting in Red Deer today in front of an energetic crowd of 6,000 people. “We will build new pipelines, oil and gas facilities, petrochemical plants,Continue Reading
Why more Native Americans are on U.S. ballots than ever before
2024-11-03
Pins are pictured at a counter during a cultural meeting at the Comanche Nation fairgrounds in Lawton, Okla., in September 2023. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images Voters in 25 states will have the opportunity to elect or reelect an Indigenous candidateContinue Reading
Chloe Grace Moretz comes out as gay while endorsing Kamala Harris for president
2024-11-03
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz has come out as gay while endorsing Kamala Harris for president. The 27-year-old Hollywood star, best known for her roles in Kick-Ass and Carrie, casually confirmed her sexuality as she revealed she’d already cast her vote for Harris ahead of election day on Tuesday (5 November).Continue Reading
How small shifts in who turns out to vote could make the difference in the election
2024-11-03
It’s clearer than ever after months of close polling: Who wins the 2024 presidential election could come down to tiny differences in who votes and who stays home., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
‘I can’t afford a child on £53,000 salary’ – why fertility rate is falling
2024-11-03
‘I can’t afford a child on £53,000 salary’ – why fertility rate is falling HANDOUT Kari Aaron Clark thinks it’s essential to have a property before becoming a parent The number of babies born in England and Wales is now the lowest since the 1970s, official statistics show. The fertilityContinue Reading
Rights group calls for release of minors charged over Nigeria protests
2024-11-03
Scenes of young Nigerians fainting while in court in the capital Abuja sparked uproar from politicians, civil society., Scenes of young Nigerians fainting while in court in the capital Abuja sparked uproar from politicians, civil society. The Nigerian government is facing increasing pressure to drop charges against dozens of minorsContinue Reading
South Africa’s Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse on art’s role in resistance
2024-11-03
Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse on the power of art in South Africa’s struggle for freedom and its relevance to today’s conflicts, Decades after the fall of apartheid, the echoes of South Africa’s cultural resistance still ring out, inspiring new generations. During the struggle, artists like Sipho Mabuse used their craft asContinue Reading
China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say
2024-11-03
Published 18:34 IST, October 30th 2024 China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say The new European Union tariffs of up to 45.3 percent on Chinese electric vehicles came into effect on Wednesday after a year-long investigation. Electric vehicle | Image: Freepik Advertisement 18:34 IST, October 30th 2024Continue Reading
How Physicians Can Unionize and Strike With Compassion
2024-11-03
MedPage Today) — A few weeks ago, the longshoremen’s union shut down 14 ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. This strike of dockworkers was costing the American economy up to $5 billion per day. The strike lasted 3 days, and there was an agreement…Continue Reading