Development & Education

October 26, 2020

The US is the largest funder of global health and family planning programs worldwide. Democratic contender Joe Biden is at complete odds with President Donald Trump on this and other policies, and so the outcome of the upcoming election could carry big implications for women around the world.

Business, Economics and Jobs

IMF reassures COVID-19 support after hundreds of groups push back against belt-tightening measures

The World

October 22, 2020

About 100 countries have asked the International Monetary Fund for emergency assistance during the pandemic.

Every 30 Seconds

2020 Election: The voting power of Latino youth

The World

October 21, 2020

VIDEO: Eight Latino first-time voters tell The World about their politics, priorities and concerns leading up to the November presidential election.

Critical State

Revolutions and lasting change: Part I

Inkstick Media

October 20, 2020

What separates lasting revolutions from armed uprisings? This week, Critical State takes a deep dive into new research on how revolutions actually function, with a spotlight on arguably the most revolutionary period in American history: Reconstruction.

Books

'Spirit Run': A new memoir details one man's journey to reconnect with nature and his Indigenous heritage

Living on Earth

October 19, 2020

In his memoir, "Spirit Run: A 6,000-Mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land," Noe Álvarez shares how the communal run helped him reclaim a relationship with the land and reconnect with his parents' migration and life of labor in the agricultural fields of the northwest.

Education

After months of closure, Kenya's schools adjust to sudden reopening

The World

October 16, 2020

In July, Nairobi announced that schools across the country would stay closed for the rest of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic. This week's last-minute reopening is a pleasant surprise for many teachers, parents and students.

The Big Fix

New app helps Inuit adapt to changing climate: ‘It’s time for the harpoon and computer to work together’

The World

October 15, 2020

Digital tools like SIKU facilitate real-time monitoring and data gathering to give Arctic communities more capacity to track trends in sea ice and wildlife — and plan for the future.

Every 30 Seconds

This independent Afro Latino voter has decided on Biden

The World

October 14, 2020

A small percentage of US voters remain undecided and they could be critical in swaying the presidential election. After months of following the campaign, Brayan Guevara has decided to vote for Democratic candidate Joe Biden.

Critical State

Putting the 'scare' in scarcity conflicts: Part II

Inkstick Media

October 13, 2020

This week, Critical State's Deep Dive looks at a new paper that investigates how people react to resource price shocks in countries where resource economies are already highly developed, using survey data from oil-rich Kazakhstan.

Education

Mexico City tortilla shop provides free Wi-Fi for kids to access virtual school

The World

October 08, 2020

La Abuela tortilla bakery on the hilly outskirts of Mexico's capital is providing pupils with a place to study and a complimentary connection to their virtual lessons as the pandemic prevents in-person learning.

Development & Education

How the US presidential election could impact women’s health worldwide

IMF reassures COVID-19 support after hundreds of groups push back against belt-tightening measures

2020 Election: The voting power of Latino youth

Revolutions and lasting change: Part I

'Spirit Run': A new memoir details one man's journey to reconnect with nature and his Indigenous heritage

After months of closure, Kenya's schools adjust to sudden reopening

New app helps Inuit adapt to changing climate: ‘It’s time for the harpoon and computer to work together’

This independent Afro Latino voter has decided on Biden

Putting the 'scare' in scarcity conflicts: Part II

Mexico City tortilla shop provides free Wi-Fi for kids to access virtual school

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