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The armed conflict in Iran has pushed the overseas opposition groups toward self-reflection and some unity, especially in plans to avoid revenge violence if the Islamic Republic falls.
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Massachusetts has become the first state to approve collective bargaining for drivers for ride-hailing services, while maintaining flexibility and contractor independence. This might be a model for other workers in the evolving, internet-based economy.
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One mark of a maturing democracy is a high proportion of independent voters, unbeholden to organized factions and attuned to unifying a civic commu
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In addition to education or job skills programs, some U.S. prison systems are demonstrating that upholding individuals’ dignity and capacity to reform can promote wider and more lasting benefits.
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The United States alleges that South Africa is persecuting white minority Afrikaners, so it’s granting them privileged refugee status. Meanwhile, Pretoria has named a new ambassador to Washington – an Afrikaner who helped end decades of white rule.
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Chinese women not only excel over men in the use of artificial intelligence, but also bring qualities of online engagement that are a model for trusted, empathetic activism in a controlled society.
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In the seat of American electoral power, women in Congress are leading the charge for politicians to uphold workplace ethics, transparency, and respectful treatment. Their efforts reflect society’s higher expectations for elected representatives.
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Asia’s dependency on Gulf petroleum has led to a cooperative spirit in the region to endure the Strait of Hormuz crisis. “We must work together,” said a Singapore envoy.
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Some nations appeal to Iran’s better angels to allow shipments of fertilizer products through the Strait of Hormuz to prevent famine. Protecting the innocent has long been an opening to ending a war.
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Sudan’s civilian-led emergency response rooms have just received an international award. This recognition highlights how local, citizen-driven associations can bridge divides and expand hearts and minds.