Category: Politics
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Cedar Rapids settles with paralyzed black man shot by cop
The insurance company for the City of Cedar Rapids has decided to give an $8 million settlement to a black man who was paralyzed after being shot by police. The city wanted to take the case to trial, but States Insurance “determined settlement to be in the best interests of its insured, the city.” The…
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India’s capital locking down again due to COVID-19
Although the nation does not want to admit it’s another lockdown, the capital of India is reverting to a partial lockdown after a surge in coronavirus cases. Politicians don’t even like to use the word as city after city brings back restrictions. The Associated Press has the story: Weeklong lockdown imposed on New Delhi, India…
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Oregon considering strict gun storage law
The Oregon State Legislature is voting on a controversial gun control bill Monday that would enact the strictest gun storage law in the country. It would require owners to secure their guns with trigger locks or in locked compartments. They would be strictly liable for anything that happens with their guns. The Associated Press has…
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Human Rights Watch wants UN to investigate China
Human Rights Watch asked the United Nations on Monday to look into reports of abuse against Uyghur Muslims in China’s Xinjiang region. The U.S. has said genocide is taking there, where authorities have detained over a million people in camps, instituting forced labor and forced birth control. The Associated Press has the story: Prominent human…
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Egypt, Turkey and the Real China Challenge
Development or democracy? Biden’s International Priorities On April 6, 2021, Turkey released imprisoned Turkish Journalist Ahmet Altan after a European court ruled his civil rights were violated. Mr. Altan spent more than four year in prison for allegedly taking part in the failed coup of 2016. Turkish officials claim that the Turkish judiciary is independent…
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Nations must ‘define red lines’ with Russia, said Macron
Nations must ‘define red lines’ with Russia, said Macron PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron says that while dialogue with Russia is essential, “clear red lines” carrying possible sanctions must also be drawn with Moscow over Ukraine. Referring to a recent buildup of Russian troops on Ukraine’s border, Macron said in an interview with…
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Defunding the Police vs. Meaningful Police Reform
Defunding the Police vs. Meaningful Police Reform With the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin over the tragic death of George Floyd, recent police shootings, and continuing riots all dominating news coverage, it is time to have a serious conversation that honestly examines the situation. To be honest, whatever we are doing right now…
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Afghanistan: Is withdrawal the last solution or the best?
Afghanistan: Is withdrawal the last solution or the best? President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he would withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan before the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, because “it is time to end America’s longest war.” In all, 42 years have passed since the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979. …
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End of an era in Cuba with Castro’s resignation
End of an era in Cuba with Castro’s resignation HAVANA (AP) — Raul Castro said Friday he is stepping down as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership that began with his brother Fidel and country’s 1959 revolution. The 89-year-old Castro made the announcement in a speech at the opening of…
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Chicago reacts to police fatally shooting 13-year old
Rocked by recent high-profile police shootings of minorities, Chicago is now in the spotlight again after video was released showing a Chicago police offer fatally shooting a 13-year-old Hispanic boy. The boy dropped his gun and put his hands in the air before the police officer shot him. The Associated Press has the story: Video…