The Myth of the Moderate Republican — and Why Its So Dangerous — Global Issues

The Myth of the Moderate Republican — and Why Its So Dangerous — Global Issues

Opinion by Norman Solomon, Jeff Cohen (san francisco, usa) Friday, January 13, 2023 Inter Press Service SAN FRANCISCO, USA, Jan 13 (IPS) – The current notion of a “moderate Republican” is an oxymoron that helps to move the country rightward. Last week, every one of the GOP’s so-called “moderates” voted to…

Why U.S.-Africa Relations and Africa Matter More Now Than Ever — Global Issues

Why U.S.-Africa Relations and Africa Matter More Now Than Ever — Global Issues

To achieve a strong partnership with Africa, the U.S. administration will need to demonstrate that it is interested in Africa because the continent itself matters, not merely to address other U.S. international objectives. Djibouti Port. Credit: James Jeffrey/IPS Opinion by Philippe Benoit (washington dc) Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Inter Press Service…

Nominate Me– Whether You Like It or Not — Global Issues

Nominate Me– Whether You Like It or Not — Global Issues

Opinion by Norman Solomon (san francisco, usa) Monday, January 09, 2023 Inter Press Service SAN FRANCISCO, USA, Jan 09 (IPS) – With 2023 underway, Democrats in office are still dodging the key fact that most of their party’s voters don’t want President Biden to run for re-election. Among prominent Democratic politicians,…

Balancing Diversity and Meritocracy — Global Issues

Balancing Diversity and Meritocracy — Global Issues

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Opinion by Joseph Chamie (portland, usa) Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Inter Press Service PORTLAND, USA, Nov 23 (IPS) – Countries worldwide, and as different as India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Ireland, Israel and Italy, are struggling with the issue of how best to balance diversity and meritocracy across…

U.S. Political Divides on Demographic Issues — Global Issues

U.S. Political Divides on Demographic Issues — Global Issues

Republicans in general favor less immigration than Democrats. For example, a national Gallup poll in July 2022 found that the proportion saying immigration to America should be decreased was 69 percent among Republicans versus 17 percent among Democrats. Credit: Guillermo Arias / IPS Opinion by Joseph Chamie (portland, usa) Monday, October…

Achieving Lifelong Independence for People with Disabilities — Global Issues

Achieving Lifelong Independence for People with Disabilities — Global Issues

Ramakrishna joined HopeTHRIFT in 2019. Despite his disability in being unable to walk independently, he gained confidence through interacting with strangers while working at the thrift store. Credit: Hope Services by Seimi Chu (san francisco) Friday, September 16, 2022 Inter Press Service San Francisco, Sep 16 (IPS) – Vernae Gallaread aspires…

An Unsealed Indictment of Trumps Crimes Against Migrant Families — Global Issues

An Unsealed Indictment of Trumps Crimes Against Migrant Families — Global Issues

Katy Rodríguez (R) and her son (in his father’s arms) when they were reunited after leaving the Migrant Assistance Centre in San Salvador following their deportation. Like thousands of other families, mother and son were separated for four months after entering the United States without the proper documents. Credit: Edgardo…

Environmental Racism and Social Injustice at Camp Lejeune and Other Military Bases — Global Issues

Environmental Racism and Social Injustice at Camp Lejeune and Other Military Bases — Global Issues

In the United States, race is the number one indicator of whether or not you live near potential toxic exposures. Credit: Courtesy of the author. Opinion by Chandler Blythe Duncan (birmingham, usa) Thursday, August 25, 2022 Inter Press Service BIRMINGHAM, USA, Aug 25 (IPS) – Built in 1942 and still operating…

Canada Lags in Providing for Children, Especially Marginalized Kids — Global Issues

Canada Lags in Providing for Children, Especially Marginalized Kids — Global Issues

by Marty Logan (kathmandu) Thursday, July 28, 2022 Inter Press Service KATHMANDU, Jul 28 (IPS) – Canada and its major cities consistently appear in Top 10 lists of best places in the world to live. But delve into figures about children’s lives in the northern nation known for ice hockey heroics…

Immigrant Supports Other US Migrants Run the Gauntlet of Bureaucracy — Global Issues

Immigrant Supports Other US Migrants Run the Gauntlet of Bureaucracy — Global Issues

by Seimi Chu (stanford) Monday, July 18, 2022 Inter Press Service Stanford, Jul 18 (IPS) – Veronica Vega’s husband was the first in the family to immigrate to Oakland, California. When 27 years ago Vega decided to join him, she was five months pregnant and walked across the Mexican border to…