Where can we invest now to reduce long-term inequality in the COVID-19 recovery? COVID-19 both exposed and exacerbated cruel social divides. Across the world, not only have poor people suffered…
A Norwegian MP, Petter Eide, has nominated the Black Lives Matter movement for the 2021 Nobel peace prize. Nominations are accepted from any politician serving at the national level; shortlists…
A member of the Pueblo of Laguna tribe in New Mexico, Deb Haaland could become the first Native American Interior Secretary. As Interior Secretary, Ms. Haaland would oversee management of…
Regenerative agriculture has never had more momentum in the US. But what will it take to move away from a model of profit maximization for a small number of powerful players over the short term “ to one that “puts more back into the environment and society than it takes out.”?
The Justice for Black Farmers act, introduced by Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), addresses historic and ongoing discrimination against Black farmers in the US….
A group of activists in New Delhi, called ‘United Against Hate’ (UAH), have launched a new toll-free helpline (1800-3133-60000) in an attempt to address the growing hate crimes on minorities….
In Japan, a rapidly increasing proportion of crime is being committed by people over 65 years old. Per capita, more elderly Japanese are imprisoned today than in the last 20…
After more than five years of investigation into murders, beatings, and intimidations of environmental defenders, United Nations special reporter John Knox is calling for the UN to formally recognize the…
Gender inequality is one of the most pervasive development challenges, intersecting with economic inequalities, class, race and public health. The Sustainable Development Goals recognize this intersectionality. SDG5 focusses specifically on…
The dating app Tinder, which entered the Indian market in 2016, has added 23 new gender identities for Indian users to add to their profiles. To select the 23 gender…
In a historic ruling, the Supreme Court of India has struck down several clauses of the controversial Section 377 that criminalised consensual sex between same-sex adults, declaring it to be…
Tech engineers are beginning to refuse recruitment drives by prominent Silicon Valley companies, citing ethical concerns. Silicon Valley firms compete fiercely to recruit and retain relatively scarce engineering talent, giving…
