Is America ready to elect a black woman president?

It assumes that, one day, the United States will live up to its own foundational ideal that “all men are created equal”.
By Emma Shortis Sep. 13, 2024

The underlying struggle

The democracies are generally (though not always) less wicked than the tyrannies, but the real struggle is far older and much deeper than most people realise.
By Gwynne Dyer Aug. 30, 2024

US polls, Netanyahu’s game

Hezbollah and the Israeli army have been involved in a low-intensity exchange of rockets and artillery fire across Israel’s northern border ever since Hamas’ attack on Israel last October.
By Gwynne Dyer Aug. 9, 2024

Zambia warns against anti-gay protest during Harris visit

Amnesty International Zambia has called on the government to take a strong stand in support of LGBTQ rights and to ensure that the summit is not disrupted by protests.
By Bbc News Mar. 29, 2023