A Discreet Power Seizure in India
On February 17, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government proposed a significant constitutional amendment that could reshape the electoral landscape in India. The amendment aims to synchronize federal, state, and local elections, mandating that they occur simultaneously every five years. This initiative, known as "One Nation, One Election," has sparked intense debate across the political … Read more
Can Academia Endure the Criminalization of Dissent?
Professors across the United States are grappling with a growing climate of fear and uncertainty following a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. This situation has raised serious concerns about academic freedom and the future of dissent in higher education. The issue came to a head with the firing of Maura Finkelstein, a professor … Read more
A True Perspective on Harm Reduction
On a chilly December night in Minneapolis, Shannon Clancy, the education and overdose prevention lead at Southside Harm Reduction Services (SHRS), received a distressing call from a program participant. The caller was worried about a friend whose leg was severely infected after using fentanyl mixed with Xylazine, a potent tranquilizer. This incident highlights the ongoing … Read more
Rwanda-supported Rebels Capture Second Major City in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
M23 rebels have taken control of Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern DRC. Pic: AP
Rising Worries About Popes Health as Doctors Address Complex Clinical Picture
Pope Francis starts reading his speech during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Pic: AP
