Myanmar: Hundreds of political prisoners released, but thousands remain in jail
“The release of political prisoners in Myanmar is not only a relief to those unfairly…
Belarus: Trial of Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski ‘politically motivated’
Mr. Bialiatski, a veteran rights campaigner and founder of Viasna (or “spring”) civil society group,…
Zambia: Abolition of the death penalty ‘a historic milestone’
President Hakainde Hichilema announced the move on 23 December, which “followed years of advocacy efforts…
Why Russian soldiers’ mothers aren’t demonstrating the strong opposition they have in previous conflicts
Ukraine’s military launched a devastating strike on New Year’s Day hitting a building housing recently…
EPA’s Soot Pollution Rule Update Falls Short, Again
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new yet lacking National Ambient Air Quality…
Fight over Kevin McCarthy’s leadership has exposed limits of Trump’s power
Days after what was supposed to be a victory lap for Kevin McCarthy, and Republicans…
FTC’s Proposed Noncompete Ban is a Victory for American Workers & Fair, Competitive Markets
“Election deniers still threaten our democracy. On the second anniversary of the insurrection, we’re fighting…
How California could save up its rain to ease future droughts — instead of watching epic atmospheric river rainfall drain into the Pacific
California has seen so much rain over the past few weeks that farm fields are…
Here’s how plans to extend teaching could work
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has proposed making the study of mathematics compulsory for all…
Two Years After Jan. 6, Omar Says ‘Imagine If This Was to Happen Under Republican Control’
On the eve of the second anniversary of the January 6 attack, Democratic Rep. Ilhan…