The Trump effect: Latin America's dictatorships are already panicking
There's no need to wait until January 2025. The Trump effect has already begun. In Venezuela, the dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro is releasing political prisoners. In Nicaragua, Daniel and his wife Ortega passed sweeping constitutional reforms that would give them more power. In Cuba, the regime has increased repression and surveillance of its citizens. Dictators […]
Both candidates are ignoring America's biggest threat: the abuse of nature
As always, big global issues were on the UN General Assembly's agenda. met in new york city this month. The theme of the session was Collaboration for “Advancing Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Current and Future Generations.” This was a reminder that big aspirations should be on the agenda for political candidates who […]
Beaver: America's other red meat?
In America, we love chicken and beef. 90% of us consume chicken, averaging about 90 pounds per person per year. Beef is a little less popular, but it's still filling. Americans eat about 60 pounds per person per year. “Honestly, if you want a taste of beaver, just go outside, pick up some tree bark […]
How Voice of America's poor leadership entangled it in a spy scandal
A dangerous loophole in the security screening of Voice of America (VOA) presenters has finally been revealed. Poland handed over a suspected Russian spy posing as a VOA freelance reporter in the latest prisoner swap between Russia and the West in which several suspected Russian spies were handed over in exchange for an innocent American […]
Ghost jobs haunt job seekers amid America's labor shortage
In the world of Ghostbusters, proton packs may catch ghosts, but what tools do job seekers have to determine whether an advertised opportunity actually exists? Ghost jobs are especially prevalent right now, so you’ll need to stay resourceful. America’s labor shortage According to a report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, “Understanding America’s Labor ShortageAccording […]
America's shortsighted, lopsided capitalism was never built to last
Compared to almost every economy in the world, the United States is currently doing very well, but there are three important caveats. First, there is too much economic inequality. Second, corporate shortsightedness has led to underinvestment and a lack of resilience. Third, right-wing pressure to undermine government has led to underinvestment, inadequate public services, and […]
America's growing elderly population endangered by rising heat, wildfires
The increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves exacerbates health and safety concerns for an already vulnerable community, older Americans, whose numbers are growing rapidly. “We’re seeing an increase in heat and an increase in heat extremes,” Ian Neal, a geriatrician and associate professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego, said during a […]
Dr. Ruth, America's 'sex therapist,' dead at 96
Renowned sex therapist and media personality Dr. Ruth Westheimer has passed away at the age of 96. Westheimer died on Friday in New York City surrounded by her family, a spokesman said. Known for her entertaining, outspoken manner and her frank discussion of sexual topics, Westheimer has appeared on numerous late-night talk shows and written […]
One of America's biggest banks issues stark warning about looming checking account charges – Daily Mail
One of America’s biggest banks has issued a stark warning about impending charges on checking accounts. The CEO of JPMorgan Chase’s consumer and community banking division has revealed plans to pass on the costs of increased regulation to customers. Marianne Lake warned that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s caps on overdrafts and late fees will […]
Trump's wealth buys leniency in America's 'rigged' justice system
After a New York jury convicted Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, the former president continued to denounce his own actions. It has long been argued He says his target is a “rigged” justice system. He may be right that the system is rigged, but in reality it is rigged in […]