Starmer’s Exit Revives Questions About Brexit, Leadership and the Nation’s Future
Britain woke up Monday to yet another political reckoning. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will resign after less than two years in office, ending a turbulent premiership that began with promises of national renewal and concludes amid public frustration, economic anxiety, and growing questions about Britain’s place in the world. Starmer said he would […]
Trump Weighs Iran Deal as Tehran Disputes Key Terms of Proposed Agreement
President Donald Trump said Friday he was preparing to make a final decision on a proposed agreement with Iran aimed at ending months of military confrontation, even as Iranian officials publicly disputed several conditions that Trump said were essential to any deal. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump announced he would meet […]
One Month After Uvalde Shooting, Misinformation Stifles Investigation
In the month since the shooting that left 21 dead in Uvalde, Texas – consistent and reliable information relating to the event has been anything but straightforward. The initial police report came under scrutiny only days after the shooting. First reports of the event were quickly confused by shifting timelines, lack of police response, and […]
Spread of Monkeypox Increases Around Globe
An outbreak of monkeypox around the world has countries on high alert to contain its spread. The virus has been diagnosed in at least 22 countries outside of Africa. Most are in Europe, but it has also been identified in patients in Canada, Israel, Pakistan, and Australia. In the U.S., as of May 27, the […]
Sweden and Finland Eye NATO Options
On Wednesday both Sweden and Finland broke a long history of military and political neutrality by applying for admittance to NATO. The Swedish prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto visited the White House yesterday to mark the historic occasion. “Finland and Sweden make NATO stronger,” President Joe Biden said at the Rose […]
Fueled by Hatred, Mass Shootings Spread Across The US
Over a weekend that feels too common in the United States, mass shootings once again dominated headlines across the country. A racially-charged attack in Buffalo killed ten people and injured three. In California, one person was killed and five were wounded by a gunman motivated by hate against the Taiwanese community. More mass shootings in […]
What Overturning Roe v. Wade Could Mean For Women
If a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court is any indication, Roe v. Wade will soon be overturned. The draft, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, indicates that five of the nine justices favor overturning the decision that has stood for nearly fifty years. The landmark case in 1973 protected a woman’s right to have […]
Will Twitter’s Takeover Reshape Freedom of Speech?
When Elon Musk announced he was purchasing Twitter, he made it clear that his focus was on freedom of speech. In a brief note to the board of directors, he asserted that Twitter could only become a vehicle for free speech if it was privatized. “I believe in its potential to be the platform for […]
European Elections May Have Broader Consequences
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has intensified the outcome of several European elections this year. In the next several months, support for Ukraine, the European Union, and NATO may shift with new leaders on the ballots. Hungary and Serbia have already elected candidates who openly support Russian President Vladimir Putin. In early April, Hungarian Prime Minister […]
Will The Great Resignation End in 2022?
In what has been dubbed “The Great Resignation,” a record number of people left their stable jobs in 2021 to pursue new ventures. Some chose to leave after spending time at home during the lockdown. Others suddenly found themselves without employment for many months and in the meantime discovered self-reliant opportunities for income. It’s a […]