Facebook Disputes Claims It Fuels Political Polarization And Extremism
April 1 By Shannon Bond Facebook is making changes to give users more choice over what posts they see in their news feeds, as the social media company defends itself from accusations that it fuels extremism and political polarization. The changes, announced Wednesday, include making…
China accuses the US of ‘political manipulation’ after 14 countries allege Beijing hid data on the origins of COVID-19
1 April Written by John Haltiwanger China on Wednesday accused the US of “political manipulation” as Beijing faces criticism over a World Health Organization report on the origins of COVID-19. “We have repeatedly emphasized that origin tracing is a scientific issue, and it should be…
New oil discovery in National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska points to larger potential
1 April Written by Tim Bradner Australian independent 88 Energy has made an apparent oil discovery with its Merlin-1 exploration well in the southeast National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, or NPR-A, and more test results are expected in the next few days, the company said March 31….
Here’s how Democrats’ sweeping voting rights law would work
31 March Written by Michael Wines The far-reaching voting rights measure that Democrats are pressing to enact, known as the For the People Act, was more a political statement than serious legislation when lawmakers first proposed it in 2019. The bill, clocking in at 818…
All 60 Alaska legislators were asked if they’re getting vaccinated. Here’s what they said.
31 March Written by Nat Herz Across the country, experts are warning a sharp ideological divide over COVID-19 vaccinations could hurt the nation’s push toward herd immunity, with mistrust in government and the media fueling political conservatives’ objections to the shots. A vaccination survey of…
Political war over voting rights heats up
30 March Written by Mark Gruenberg State by state and on Capitol Hill, the war in the U.S. over voting rights versus voter suppression is heating up. On the side of voting rights: Congressional Democrats, Democratic President Joe Biden, 83% of the public—including 74% of…
Implications of US’ growing power in global oil politics
29 March Writen by Danial Ika Global oil politics have been relatively unstable ever since the end of World War II. This is because the control over the oil market is crucial in positioning the world powers on the stage of the international political economy….
Turkey’s Asia Anew Initiative provides road map for stronger ties
28 March Written by Nurbanu Kizil Turkey’s Asia Anew Initiative, which seeks to diversify the country’s diplomatic relations, has not only enhanced its ties with the continent but has also established a framework to outline and coordinate institutional mechanisms to further reinforce ties. Ankara’s decision…
With a Possible Boycott of the Olympics by the U.S. in Question, the Politicization of Sports is as Important and Relevant as Ever
27 March Written by Colin Beasor The 2022 Winter Olympic Games, being held in Beijing, China, have drawn ire due to human rights abuses committed by the government against the Uighurs and other ethnic minority groups. This has called into question the possibly of boycotting…
Biden Invites Russia, China to First Global Climate Talks
27 March Written by Ellen Knickmeyer and Seth Borenstein President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration, an event the U.S. hopes will help shape, speed…
Alaska lawmakers consider resolution urging federal government to let Alaska cruises bypass Canada
26 March Written by Eric Stone Alaska lawmakers are considering sending a message to the federal government urging it to allow ships to bypass Canada on Alaska cruises this year. Earlier this year, Canadian officials extended the country’s ban on large cruise ships in the…
US Domestic Politics and the Biden Administration’s Global Agenda
25 March Written by Jean Chemnick Newly-inaugurated US President Joe Biden’s proclamation that “America is back” has stirred debate about whether the new administration can effectively restore American global primacy and sustain the liberal international order that was largely abandoned by the administration of Donald…