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Trump’s Tariffs: Opaque Process & Corporate Influence?

Trump’s Tariffs: Opaque Process & Corporate Influence?

Trump's tariff exception process lacks transparency, raising concerns about corporate influence. Key exemptions, like for asbestos and PET resin, are questionable. Lobbying and data cuts complicate oversight.


Ramp’s Government Deal: Trump Ties & Contracting Concerns

Ramp’s Government Deal: Trump Ties & Contracting Concerns

Fintech startup Ramp, backed by Trump allies, eyes a lucrative government SmartPay contract. Concerns arise over potential conflicts of interest and transparency in the contracting process.


Climate Emotions Wheel: Navigating Feelings in a Crisis

Climate Emotions Wheel: Navigating Feelings in a Crisis

Explore the Climate Emotions Wheel, a tool for identifying and processing feelings about the climate crisis. It helps individuals respond constructively to emotions like anger, anxiety, and despair, promoting mental well-being.


HIV/AIDS Funding Cuts: PEPFAR, Opportunistic Infections & Global Impact

HIV/AIDS Funding Cuts: PEPFAR, Opportunistic Infections & Global Impact

Funding cuts to PEPFAR and UNAIDS threaten HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention globally, potentially leading to a spike in opportunistic infections and increased deaths. The impact will be felt worldwide.


Trump’s Data War: Silencing Facts, Hiding Impacts

Trump’s Data War: Silencing Facts, Hiding Impacts

The Trump administration's cuts to federal data collection undermine evidence-based decisions, affecting health, education, environment, and more. A war on data leads to policy blind spots.


Tenderloin Eid Fair: Community, Culture, and Resilience in San Francisco

Tenderloin Eid Fair: Community, Culture, and Resilience in San Francisco

San Francisco's Tenderloin hosts a vibrant Eid Fair, showcasing community resilience and cultural diversity. The event provides support for local businesses and celebrates the neighborhood's Muslim and Yemeni communities.


Abrego Garcia’s Deportation: Trump’s Immigration Policy & Due Process

Abrego Garcia’s Deportation: Trump’s Immigration Policy & Due Process

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation to El Salvador sparks outrage. Advocates decry Trump's defiance of court orders and attack on due process, endangering civil liberties and rule of law. Immigration case highlights failures.


Indigenous Media Zone: Voices at the UN

Indigenous Media Zone: Voices at the UN

The Indigenous Media Zone (IMZ) at the UNPFII, April 21-25, 2025, empowers Indigenous media to report on Indigenous issues from their perspectives, amplifying their voices and promoting Indigenous languages.


First Nations Women & Family Law: Safety and Access

First Nations Women & Family Law: Safety and Access

Research shows First Nations women face barriers in family law, especially with family violence. Systemic issues and fear of child removal hinder access. Need support and fair treatment.


Do Inuit languages really have many words for snow? The most interesting finds from our study of 616 languages

Do Inuit languages really have many words for snow? The most interesting finds from our study of 616 languages

Ekaterina Vylomova and Terry Regier do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.


The 24th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Starts April 21!

The 24th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Starts April 21!

This side event will bring together Indigenous leaders, human rights experts, and civil society representatives to analyze the implementation of UNDRIP in different contexts and discuss effective strategies to ensure free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC).


Radio Nkuli Makeli: Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Cameroon

Radio Nkuli Makeli: Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Cameroon

In the lush, forested region of southern Cameroon, the Indigenous Bagyeli and Bakola communities, with a combined population of around 2,500, face growing threats to their ancestral lands and traditional way of life.