• The Switch Up — Black women in politics

    From their voting habits to their leadership roles, Black women play a defining role in our political system. Over the last few years, more and more Black women have made history, and their roles and voices are being recognized in newfound ways — and it’s leading to change. What are the top issues for Black

  • Burnt of climate induced poverty

    Shafaqna Pakistan | by Saleem Shahid- A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has brought to light the concerning impact of climate change-induced extreme weather events on poverty and income inequality, particularly in rural areas. Floods and heat stress, exacerbated by climate change, have widened the income disparity

  • X’s algorithm should be politically neutral

    Elon Musk posted on Sunday, “I think we need a red wave or America is toast.” This has prompted liberal commentators to worry that X’s algorithms will change before the November elections to help Republicans. The response from some conservatives has not been heartening. For instance, Tony Kinnett, investigative columnist for the Daily Signal, responded to these worries by posting, “‘well well […]

  • Industrial Union to continue political strikes

    As the union announced that work stoppages would enter a fourth week, it urged the government to join further negotiations.

  • Political strikes continue into fourth week

    The main employers’ group, the EK, estimates that the strike has already cost some €2bn.

  • The week in politics (March 27, 2024)

    On Wednesday's show: From the deal struck by Ken Paxton to avoid a trial, to the latest on former Pres. Trump's legal battles, we discuss recent developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we learn about the concept of greenwashing -- companies misleading the public about what they're doing to protect the environment.

  • Richard Kyte: Should celebrities speak out about politics?

    In March 2003, Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks criticized President

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    Social Security is a Massive Political Problem

    Democrats love to paint republicans as enemies of social security, but even Biden's treasury Secretary admits they have no plans to save the program.

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    Building a ‘climate-ready’ community in Hawaii

    HONOLULU (KHON2) -- This week is Climate Week 2024 in Hawaii and it's dedicated to taking action and supporting efforts to build a "climate-ready" Hawaii. We wanted to get more information about Climate Week, especially what it means for the Aloha state, so we asked the DLNR to come on Take 2 to explain. Hawaii's []

  • Editorial: Leave UH out of political circus

    The first half of the 2024 Legislature has been filled with much drama — too much — for the University of Hawaii. Granted, several key senators in recent years inject now-expected yet unwarranted antagonism each session — but in the past month, they’ve attempted overreach as UH prepares to reset with three new regents on its policy board, and crucially, to select the next UH president.

  • Discountenancing the bitter edge of godfather politics

    By IBRAHIM MUBARAK ONE of the greatest problems of party politics in Nigeria is the relentless recurrence of power-mongering, forced godfatherism and the poverty of restraints wielded by so-called party strongmen. The penchant of these strongmen to undermine party supremacy, trample on party structures and make themselves into institutions has been a stumbling block to real […]

  • Politics Now: March 23, 2024

    This week on Politics Now with host John Langeler: -President Biden pitches his new affordable housing plan in Las Vegas -The latest Emerson College/8 New Now/The Hill poll shows Nevada is still in full swing state mode, plus how Nevadans feel about Formula 1 and teacher strikes. -Clark County Commission candidate Ryan Hamilton (R) talks []