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Sat, March 25, 2023 | 06:21

Saudis mastered 'sportswashing,' so now they're trying oil-washing

World leaders gathered in Egypt last month for a summit to address climate change, but thanks to heavy lobbying by Saudi Arabia, they couldn't quite bring themselves to put into writing the two main culprits behind climate change: humans and their consumption of fossil fuels.

2022-12-01 16:23

World should pressure Taliban to allow girls proper education

The student is a woman majoring in computer science at a private university in Afghanistan, but since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan last year, the main thing that she seems to be studying is the regime's manipulation of Islam.

2022-11-30 13:32

Where abortion will be on the ballot in 2024

The abortion rights issue was a political lifesaver for Democrats this year. Whether it will be again in 2024 depends in part on efforts to put the question of reproductive rights on the ballot - not just through the candidates' positions, but literally.

2022-11-29 13:47

Shop local, and safe, this holiday season

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and the holiday shopping season in general are always a critical time for retailers, including local merchants. That remains true this year as businesses continue to manage COVID and its consequences, while consumers deal with rising costs for fuel, food and other essentials.

2022-11-27 13:40

Happy Thanksgiving through the eyes of a child

Harriet Beecher Stowe moved to Maine in 1850 with her husband, Calvin Ellis Stowe, a professor at Bowdoin College. In Brunswick, she wrote her famous “Uncle Tom's Cabin” and many stories about New England life, including “Oldtown Folks,” which offers a vivid description of Thanksgiving soon after the Revolutionary War. For many Americans, Thanksgiving in 2022 may look differe...

2022-11-24 13:58

Will US foreign policy change after the midterms?

Though foreign policy played no real role in the outcome of the midterm elections, that outcome matters for foreign policy .Friends and allies around the world are likely breathing a sigh of relief that the predicted red wave never crashed. Our partners around the globe have been pleased by President Joe Biden's “America Is Back” foreign policy, and all signs point to that di...

2022-11-24 13:57

Poland missile incident proves the need to send Ukraine more air defenses now

Poland missile incident proves the need to send Ukraine more air defenses now

No matter who fired the missile that struck inside Poland's border, “Russia bears ultimate responsibility for this incident.”

2022-11-23 13:27

Gen Z's pragmatic politics could be a key to ending polarization

Gen Z voters have been credited with halting the predicted “red wave” in the 2022 midterm elections. These young voters turned out en masse for Democrats Nov. 8; CNN House exit polls show that 63 percent of Gen Zers voted for Democrats, which was a much higher percentage than for older generations. Just 43 percent of those over 65 voted for Democrats while 55 percent cast bal...

2022-11-23 13:27

Americans finally get why the World Cup is so great, and why it hurts so much to tie

No, Qatar should not be hosting the World Cup. No, it isn't right that fans can't drink beer and players can't wear rainbow arm bands at this World Cup.

2022-11-22 15:52

Denying economic reality doesn't help struggling Americans

Polls show economic concerns were dominant for many Americans this election season. Unfortunately, voters couldn't always count on getting accurate reporting about these issues.

2022-11-21 13:46

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