Political Activism

From the unique national program to the 18th Amendment, from Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan to the makeup of its cricket team – every issue that arises plunges Pakistan into an existential crisis, sparking fundamental debates about national identity, teleology and trajectory: who are we? Who do we want to be? …

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER Ruth Mullen was known in many circles throughout her life. But in this corner of the Bronx, she’s probably best known for her strong political activism. This was perhaps most visible when Alessandra Biaggi ousted Jeffrey Klein from the State Senate three years ago. Ruth has worked …

The American review, The nation, announced that he had chosen Mohammed el-Kurd as his new “correspondent in Palestine” in a tweet on Tuesday. For too long, Palestinian voices have been silenced. The Nation is proud to have hired Mohammed el-Kurd as correspondent in Palestine. pic.twitter.com/6gkdNtYG7l – The Nation (@thenation) September …

Every Monday and Friday, Margaret offers hyper-specific viewing recommendations in our Watching newsletter. Read his latest picks below and sign up to watch here. This weekend, I have… half an hour, and I miss “The Good Place”. ‘Ghosts’When to watch: Now on HBO Max. The third season of this sweet …

Human rights groups and the family of Kurdish political activist Yasser Mangouri said he died after being summoned by members of Iran’s intelligence ministry. Mangouri’s arrest took place on July 17, but his death was officially communicated to his family more than 50 days later. According to the Iranian Human …

“One thing I remember and heard from many city officials is that they felt I had strong leadership skills and the ability to make a real impact from within. Binda said. A vacant seat on Lynnwood City Council was on the ballot, and Binda considered running. As a student who, …

Like many of us, George Cisneros was home on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, getting ready for work. He and his wife, Catherine, and their son Antonio, then 15, only half-listened to NBC’s “Today” show. Then host Katie Couric said an airliner crashed into the North Tower of …

SALT LAKE CITY – Kevin Perry had just started his morning routine, stepping out to pick up the diary, when he noticed something was wrong with the sky. “In 30 seconds I was coughing and my throat ached,” Dr. Perry, an atmospheric specialist at the University of Utah, said of …

MEQUON, Wisconsin. – A loose network of conservative groups with ties to major Republican donors and party-aligned think tanks is quietly lending firepower to local activists engaged in cultural warfare fights in schools across the country. While they are drawn to the anger of parents opposed to school policies on …

CHIANG MAI, Thailand – In the days following the February 1 coup in Myanmar, social media was teeming with scenes of angry protesters and brutal security forces. Among them were images of Buddhist monks, often standing in silence with candles or marching with placards denouncing the army. But the monks …