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Opinion|Science

Science is a human right − and its future is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Decades ago, the international community codified science as a cultural right and protected expression of human creativity. Reaffirming science’s value can help it better serve humanity.

Science is a human right − and its future is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Americas|Crime|World

How Ecuador went from being Latin America's model of stability to a nation in crisis

Widespread violence tied to Ecuadorian drug gangs has left the country looking at a draconian response.

How Ecuador went from being Latin America's model of stability to a nation in crisis
News|US

You should call House members ‘representatives,’ because that’s what they are − not ‘congressmen’ or ‘congresswomen’

Members of the House of Representatives relish their connection to their districts and their constituents. So why are they called “Congressman” or “Congresswoman” instead of “Representative”?

You should call House members ‘representatives,’ because that’s what they are − not ‘congressmen’ or ‘congresswomen’
Europe|News

Emigration: The hidden catalyst behind the rise of the radical right in Europe’s depopulating regions

Researchers find a relationship between population declines in rural areas and support for populist radical right parties in 28 EU countries.

Emigration: The hidden catalyst behind the rise of the radical right in Europe’s depopulating regions
Crime|Europe|News

Treating Nord Stream blasts as a whodunit misses the point – and plays into Russia’s plan to distract and divide

Since saboteurs blew up the Russia-Germany gas pipelines in September 2022, theories have swirled about who was responsible. German prosecutors recently issued a warrant for a Ukrainian.

Treating Nord Stream blasts as a whodunit misses the point – and plays into Russia’s plan to distract and divide
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Israeli actions have the cover of ‘moral hazard’ − a touch of ambiguity might give US pressure greater weight

Washington has had little luck in its calls for de-escalation in the Middle East. Is America’s ‘ironclad’ support for Israel part of the problem?

Israeli actions have the cover of ‘moral hazard’ − a touch of ambiguity might give US pressure greater weight
Business|Technology

Elon Musk misses Philly court date, stalling ‘illegal lottery’ case against him − an expert on Philadelphia politics weighs in

The tech billionaire did not show up to the Thursday morning hearing, which was moved to a courtroom at City Hall due to security concerns.

Elon Musk misses Philly court date, stalling ‘illegal lottery’ case against him − an expert on Philadelphia politics weighs in
Election|Political|US

Pennsylvania will keep its divided legislature thanks to split-ticket voters

Despite the country’s stark political divide, some Pennsylvania voters in deep-red counties still genuinely vote for the representative and not the party.

Pennsylvania will keep its divided legislature thanks to split-ticket voters
Election|Political|US

Larry Krasner, Kensington, the scrapped Sixers arena − and other key concerns that will shape Philly politics in 2025

Mayor Parker may also have to grapple with the incoming Trump administration on issues of immigration enforcement in Philly, which is currently a sanctuary city.

Larry Krasner, Kensington, the scrapped Sixers arena − and other key concerns that will shape Philly politics in 2025

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