Month: February 2021
Allies of Rep. Adam Kinzinger launch new super PAC to support Republicans who have bucked Trump – The Washington Post
Allies of Rep. Adam Kinzinger launch new super PAC to support Republicans who have bucked Trump The Washington Post Trump’s baseless election claims march GOP into ‘policy wasteland’ Politico At least Biden supporters have plenty of lame entertainment content Boston Herald Trump has
Read MoreDozens in Hong Kong’s Opposition Charged Under Law Imposed by Beijing
All of the political figures charged had participated in primaries held by the pro-democracy camp in July.
Read MoreIsraelis and Palestinians See Starkly Different Coronavirus Vaccination Numbers
Israel is leading the world in per capita vaccinations and is reopening. In the occupied West Bank and Gaza next door, very few Palestinians are getting vaccinated.
Read MoreAll Female Flight Crew In Afghanistan Makes History
Afghanistan just had its very first airline flight with an all-female crew, a milestone in a country where women often have very limited opportunities.
Read MoreA Race To Protect His Country — And His Mother
For this health expert based in Boston, the effort to get vaccines to his native South Africa was intensely personal. (Image credit: Family Photos)
Read MoreIt’s Not Just Texas. The Entire Energy Grid Needs An Upgrade For Extreme Weather
The Texas blackout is a reminder that climate-driven extreme weather stresses the U.S.’s power system in many ways. Much is needed to harden the grid for the future as the number of outages increase. (Image credit: John Antczak/AP)
Read MoreAlaska Town Now Vaccinating Everyone 16 And Older
Everyone in Sitka, Alaska, who’s age 16 or older can get the COVID-19 vaccination. The tribal health service there has been so efficient, they’ve already vaccinated those at higher risk. (Image credit: Katherine Rose/KCAW)
Read MoreA Chapter In U.S. History Often Ignored: The Flight Of Runaway Slaves To Mexico
As the U.S. Treasury considers putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill to honor her role in the northbound underground railroad, there is new attention to the often-overlooked southbound route. (Image credit: Library of Congress)
Read MoreIn ‘Girlhood,’ Teens Across The Globe Write About Their Everyday Lives
‘Girlhood,’ a collection of diary-style entries by teen girls, aims to bust stereotypes about cultures while revealing girls’ everyday lives. (Image credit: Kassy Cho)
Read MoreIn ‘Girlhood,’ Teens Across The Globe Write About Their Everyday Lives
‘Girlhood,’ a collection of diary-style entries by teen girls, aims to bust stereotypes about cultures while revealing girls’ everyday lives. (Image credit: Kassy Cho)
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