Culture

September 18, 2020

The government cites conservative values as the reason for policing music and dancing clips on the trendy video-sharing platform.

A racial slur remains in hundreds of place names throughout North America

The World

September 18, 2020

Clashes throughout North America about the racial slur "squaw" is starting to lead to place name changes.

Coronavirus Art

A new study on coronavirus songs in Africa looks at the impact of music with a message

The World

September 17, 2020

When graduate student Dipo Oyeleye heard the song "We Go Win (Corona)" by Cobhams Asuquo, a Nigerian singer-songwriter, he knew what his next research project would be: a study of the myriad coronavirus songs that flourished in Africa at the pandemic's onset on the continent.

Lifestyle

Norwegian outdoor living concept ‘friluftsliv’ could be valuable pandemic coping strategy

The World

September 16, 2020

Amid the coronavirus, socializing outside with friends and family has been a valuable way to stay connected with people. But as the weather cools in many parts of the US, it may be time for Americans to spend time outside in the cold.

Protest

BLM Tokyo tackles Japan’s own issues with anti-Black racism

The World

September 16, 2020

The activist group organized the largest-ever march against racial discrimination in the city's history. But a backlash soon formed as online commenters argued that the issue is uniquely American — not a Japanese one.

Critical State

Misusing culture in international politics: Part II

Inkstick Media

September 15, 2020

Critical State takes a deep dive into scholar Anna Meier's new article that examines why the German government is so bad at responding to white supremacist violence.

On China's New Silk Road

China's new Silk Road traverses Kazakhstan. But some Kazakhs are skeptical of Chinese influence.

The World

September 14, 2020

The tradeoffs of China's investment in Kazakhstan require Kazakhs — most of whom are Muslim — to reckon with the persecution of Muslim minorities just across their border.

Women & Girls

'EastEnders' soap highlights increased domestic violence during lockdown

The World

September 14, 2020

In the UK, three women are killed every two weeks, and during the coronavirus lockdown, domestic violence dramatically increased as women living with their abusers became trapped.

Conflict

US intelligence dysfunction ‘rooted in the chaos of the presidency,’ says author of book on 9/11

The World

September 11, 2020

Since the tragic events of Sept.11, 2001, national security analysts say intelligence agencies have improved on information sharing, but that Trump administration policies have discouraged reliance on their reports.

Music

Musicians across the world sing tributes to Beirut

The World

September 10, 2020

Amid huge challenges for Lebanon, musicians around the world find ways to support a country going through exceptionally tough times.

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