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To the extent that people know anything about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), they reasonably assume that they have something to do with the economy (development), and with the environment (sustainability). They’re only partly right. The bigger challenge, especially for countries in the Middle East and North Africa region, is governance. The 17 SDGs were […] More
Citizenship is fundamental to any republic, and the executive branch has the right and obligation to keep track of the number of citizens and non-citizens residing in its territory. The National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the recently passed Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India are worthy goals. However, considering the historical forces that have […] More
Moderate senator Amy Klobuchar finishes with strong third Another lacklustre night for Warren and Biden Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 9.58am GMT Bernie Sanders got the clean victory he was denied in Iowa last night in New Hampshire, with a win over rival Pete Buttigieg that was closer […] More
Sanders first with Buttigieg second and Klobuchar third Warren and Biden further back as Andrew Yang drops out Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 5.09am GMT That’s it from me in Nashua tonight. Here’s how the New Hampshire primary shook out: 4.56am GMT Because of the close margin tonight […] More
Democrat rose from obscurity to make a splash in 2020 contest Signature policy was $1,000-a-month universal basic income Entrepreneur Andrew Yang has dropped out of the race to become the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, ending an upstart campaign that rose from complete obscurity to competitiveness. Yang ended his campaign as ballots were still being counted […] More
Hawaii congresswoman made a noble effort to bring together voters with different beliefs, but her poll numbers are low If Tulsi Gabbard drops out of the Democratic race in the coming days, her unique campaign is likely to be remembered more for her spats with the Democratic party, accusations of being a Russian operative, and […] More
Polling averages show senator with comfortable lead over ex-mayor Trump attacks ‘outrageous partisan impeachment hoax’ in rally Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 3.25pm GMT An emboldened Donald Trump celebrated his acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial at a campaign rally in New Hampshire, where he hoped his presence […] More
Primary could produce exact scenario on which billionaire’s presidential bid is predicated New Hampshire primary – live updates The man widely tipped to be a major beneficiary of the first round of formal voting in the Democratic party’s search for a challenger to Donald Trump does not even have his name on the ballot paper. […] More
