Category: Economics
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Leftist Climate Scientist Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Mexican Presidency in Landslide With Mexico facing a devastating heatwave and other climate impacts, Sheinbaum has pledged to prioritize clean energy development, vowing to “lead a $13.6 billion program to jumpstart Mexico’s renewable energy sector,” Politicoreported. Sheinbaum is set to take office in October. #MEXICO #ClaudiaPrimeraPresidentaDeMéxico #LatinAmerica #EleccionesMéxico2024 Lebanon: Israel’s White Phosphorous Use…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Sudan: Deteriorating situation in El Fasher, health system collapsing nationwide The humanitarian situation for some 800,000 civilians in El Fasher, Sudan, and surrounding areas in North Darfur continues to deteriorate amid ongoing clashes between rival military forces, the UN reported on Friday. #Darfur #Sudan #Genocide #Africa The ICC is not in the business of peacemaking,…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Why Do Humans Sing? Traditional Music in 55 Languages Reveals Patterns and Telling Similarities “It shows us that there may be really something that is universal to all humans that cannot simply be explained by culture,” Daniela Sammler, a neuroscientist at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics who was not involved in the study, tells…
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Students For Gaza
The attack on Israel on October 7th changed things forever. Hamas spoke the language they learned from over 70 years of violent repression of IDF forces occupying the land of Palestine and the creation of an apartheid state. Israel could have strategized their response to ensure justice for those responsible for October 7th the would…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
UN Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ Imminent Escalation in Sudan “Civilians are trapped in the city, afraid of being killed should they attempt to flee,” said Seif Magango, spokesperson for the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk. “This dire situation is compounded by a severe shortage of essential supplies as deliveries of commercial goods and humanitarian aid…
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Joe Biden failed the People of Gaza and the World
The nation of Israel was born out of the anti-Jewish Europeans’ need to expel its Jewish population from their respective countries after the horrid events of WWII. The British Empire created the State of Israel in the lands of Palestine. There was no input from the indigenous people whose homeland it has been for thousands of years.…
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From Awareness to Weapon: The Hijacking of “Woke”
The word “woke” has undergone a fascinating and contentious transformation. Initially, Black communities used the term “woke” to signify awareness of racial injustice, and leftists advocating for social justice later embraced it. Nowadays, conservatives and neoliberals have appropriated “woke” to delegitimize progressive notions. The word has its roots in Black Activism. “Woke” emerged in the…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Israel’s war on Gaza live: World welcomes UN ceasefire resolution Leaders worldwide have welcomed a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, while the UN chief Guterres says it must be implemented. #Gaza #FreePalestine #CeasefireNOW #VeteransForPeace World Ignores Sudan Hunger Crisis; 230,000 Children and Mothers Could Die in Coming Months Sudan is on track to become…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Omar Shakir
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the lawyer, author, activist, and the Israel…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
‘Massacre’: Israel forces attack crowds waiting for aid in Gaza, killing 21 With Israel’s war on Gaza now in its sixth month, the United Nations has warned that at least 576,000 people in the enclave – a quarter of the population – are on the brink of famine, and global pressure has been growing on Israel to…
