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(ANALYSIS) Democracy depends upon using words wisely. With the right words, citizens can live and work together, even in disagreement – and resolve conflicts peacefully. Today, politicians routinely describe their opponents as “enemies,” disparaging them as “evil,” “monsters,” “demonic” and “garbage. By creating the impression that people “on the other side” are irredeemable monsters, such […]
Mediha, now 19 years old, was only 10 when Daesh attacked Sinjar. She was one of the thousands of Yazidi women and children abducted by the terror group. She was separated from her parents and three younger brothers before being enslaved for three years. During this time, she was sold to Daesh fighters several times. […]
(ANALYSIS) I’ve been working on a book project for most of the year. The focus of the manuscript is the idea of religious polarization. Growing up evangelical and becoming a mainline Protestant has given me a really interesting perspective on how people perceive the religious landscape. For those of you who aren’t aware, mainline Protestants […]
Bangladesh has a legacy of religious harmony woven into its social fabric; however, communal tensions continue to arise, impacting both politics and public perception. These tensions are often fueled by political agendas. Rather than addressing the challenges faced by Hindus in Bangladesh, political parties, particularly the Awami League (AL), have a history of politicizing the […]
The release of the “First Draft General-Purpose AI Code of Practice” marks the EU’s effort to create comprehensive regulatory guidance for general-purpose AI models. The development of this draft has been a collaborative effort, involving input from diverse sectors including industry, academia, and civil society. The initiative was led by four specialised Working Groups, each […]
Lyle Irish, CEO of East Tennessee REALTORS®, has earned The Betty Brock Association Executive of the Year Award by Tennessee Society of Association Executives (TNSAE). This award recognizes exceptional efforts made by association executives. The Betty Brock Association Executive of the Year Award recipients are distinguished for their contributions not only to their own associations, […]
For a long time, the conveyor belt of ideas moved from the West to the East, says business strategy expert Neeraj Aggarwal. But now, Asia’s rising cultural and intellectual influence is redefining this established order. He explores how Asia’s booming culture and economy — from K-pop to cutting-edge tech — is sparking creative solutions to […]
Russian activists suggest erecting monument to Trump in Moscow In 2011, Vladimir Putin, who then served as the Prime Minister, at a meeting with Joe Biden, who then served as the Vice President, suggested breaking stereotypes and introducing a visa-free regime between Russia and the United States. Joe Biden responded positively to the idea. Needless […]
The chair of the government’s equality watchdog, who was appointed by Liz Truss and investigated after a series of complaints by staff members, is to be given a further 12-month term in the post, the Guardian understands. The decision to reappoint Kishwer Falkner as chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has left […]
We can hit UK’s big carbon cut without disruption to people’s lives, says Starmer – UK politics live
Starmer claims government can reach new carbon target without people’s everyday lives being disrupted Q: [From the Times] Is it really realistic to think you can hit your new carbon target without any change to how people live their everyday lives? Starmer said this was realistic. He replied: Yes, of course it is. And the […]