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Beware of this deadly mix: oligarchic economics and racist, nationalist populism

A treacherous alliance is growing that will undermine democratic institutions in the US and elsewhere

The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2022

For Asian American women, Olympics reveal a harsh duality

Across two pandemic Olympics set in Asian countries, Asian American woman fronting the Games have encountered a whiplashing duality — prized on the global stage for their medal-winning talent, buffeted by the escalating crisis of racist abuse at home

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022

US sees China watching Ukraine crisis as proxy for Taiwan

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration increasingly believes that China is gauging the U.S. response to the Ukraine crisis as a proxy for how America would deal with more aggressive action by Beijing against Taiwan, according to three senior officials.

Tribune News Service · Feb 12, 2022

Afghans Protest US Order to Give $3.5B to 9/11 Victims

Demonstrators in Afghanistan’s capital Saturday condemned President Joe Biden’s order freeing up $3.5 billion in Afghan assets held in the US for families of America’s 9/11 victims — saying the money belongs to Afghans. Protesters who gathered outside Kabul's grand Eid Gah mosque asked America for financial compensation for the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 12, 2022

‘I got a fresh start’: How ‘clean slate’ laws help millions of formerly incarcerated people start over

Roughly one third of working Americans have some kind of criminal record, which often puts barriers in the way of accessing housing and employment

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2022

The "pain gap" persists in health care

"The Pain Gap" author Anushay Hossain on how healthcare shortchanges women — and how to fix it

Salon · Feb 12, 2022

How to watch Louis Theroux's latest series Forbidden America exploring the 'most controversial' corners of the USA

Theroux said the series was 'tough to make', and features 'scenes and confrontations that are shocking and upsetting'

Manchester Evening News · Feb 12, 2022

When is the new Louis Theroux documentary Forbidden America and what is it about?

The series will explore interesting topics with a keen eye

Bristol Post · Feb 12, 2022

Afghans protest US order to give $3.5 B to 9/11 victims

Demonstrators in Afghanistan’s capital have condemned President Joe Biden’s order freeing up $3.5 billion in Afghan assets held in the U.S. for families of America’s 9/11 victims

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2022

UK Travel: Covid restrictions for Spain, America and Hong Kong as vaccination rules change

The travel and tourism sector is slowly getting back to normal with more flights being added for summer 2022 holidays. But with Spain having just updated their rules, what does this mean for holidaymakers?

Edinburgh Live · Feb 12, 2022