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Nov

12

2024

Missouri voted for an abortion rights amendment — and the Republicans who vow to overturn it

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MISSOURIANS voted to protect abortion rights, raise the minimum wage and guarantee paid sick leave for workers. They also voted by wide margins to send Republicans to Jefferson City who vehemently oppose those proposals and may try to roll them back. It’s become a familiar pattern in Missouri — progressive ballot measures like Medicaid expansion and marijuana legalization finding success in a state where Republicans have dominated for more than a decade. Exactly why this seems to play out cycle after cycle is a matter of debate. Eljah Haahr, a former GOP speaker of the Missouri House, believes Tuesday’s split…

Nov

11

2024

By The African Mirror

From Venezuela to Bolivia: A migrant’s journey to cheesemaking success

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At Guillermo’s artisanal cheese factory in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, the air is filled with the enticing aroma of freshly made queso parrillero, a traditional Venezuelan cheese. Each month, his operation transforms fresh milk into over 1,500 units of artisanal cheese, catering to a growing clientele across the country. “We are prepared to work, integrate, and improve the local economy,” Guillermo states, emphasizing the positive contributions migrants can make to their new communities. Guillermo’s life took a remarkable turn when he left Caracas in 2017 amid security concerns, arriving in Bolivia with just two suitcases. At 50 years old, he found a…

Nov

11

2024

By CHABELI CARRAZANA

‘We didn’t win, sweet girl’: For these moms, Harris’ loss is a loss for their children, too

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Cara Ross thought the world was trying to tell her that everything would be OK. When she got home from dance practice, her 3-year-old, Eliza, shrieked: a butterfly was fluttering about the house. They’d left the cage open because the chrysalis hadn’t formed properly, and Ross was planning to discard it before she had to explain to Eliza what happened. Instead, it emerged triumphant. It‘s an Election Day miracle! Ross thought. Eliza got in close to take a look. The butterfly was brown and white, with a little orange at the top of its wings. Ross tried not to make too…

Nov

09

2024

By IRWIN LOY

What could Trump 2.0 mean for humanitarian response?

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This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian.By Irwin Loy HERE we go again. The return of Donald Trump injects another level of volatility into the world's emergencies, both for people living in the midst of crisis and for those trying to respond. When he takes office for a second time, on 20 January, Trump will again lead the world’s biggest donor government to an aid system already stretched by spiralling humanitarian needs and tight funding. The president-elect is known for his unpredictability, but there are clues for what’s coming down the pipeline, based on his first term in…

Nov

09

2024

By The African Mirror

Gaza update report – OHCHR

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The UN Human Rights Office today published a report saying justice must be served with respect to the grave violations of international law that have been committed in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The report details the horrific reality that has unfolded for the people of Israel and Gaza since 7 October 2023. “This report provides a detailed analysis of grave human rights violations over the six-month period from November 2023 to April 2024, and broadly examines the killing of civilians and breaches of international law that in many instances could amount to war crimes,” said UN Human Rights Office…

Nov

09

2024

By The African Mirror

Strengthening women’s resilience in the face of climate change in El Salvador

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ROSA Sandoval grew up surrounded by water and fishing nets. Born by Lake Güija, in Metapán – about 130 kilometres from El Salvador's capital to fisherfolk parents, she learned the trade of fishing from a young age and how important it was for generating income for her family and community. Throughout her years living by the shores of the lake, Rosa and her family have been through and survived multiple storms, floods, and even hurricanes. These disasters are becoming more frequent in the Lake Güija area, a situation that has put the local community at risk and threatens their livelihoods. …

Nov

08

2024

By STEFAN WOLFF

What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine, the Middle East, China and the rest of the world

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DONALD Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, combined with a Republican-led US Senate, was widely feared among international allies and will be cheered by some of America’s foes. While the former put on a brave face, the latter are finding it hard to hide their glee. On the war in Ukraine, Trump is likely to try to force Kyiv and Moscow into at least a ceasefire along the current front lines. This could possibly involve a permanent settlement that would acknowledge Russia’s territorial gains, including the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the territories occupied since the…

Nov

08

2024

By MEL LEONOR BARCLAY

The ‘Ice Baby’ behind Donald Trump’s victory

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PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump claimed a sweeping victory early Wednesday, and after thanking his family and his running mate, he said much of the credit belonged to top adviser Susie Wiles. Her brief appearance on stage at Trump’s victory remarks gave the public a glimpse of Wiles, who is likely to become a powerful figure in Trump’s White House — she is rumoured to be a favourite for chief-of-staff — and is the highest-ranking woman in his campaign. Wiles, a longtime Florida political operative, is one of the de facto co-chairs of the Trump campaign. Her long career in Florida politics includes a…

Nov

08

2024

By GRACE PANETTA and JENNIFER GERSON

Democrats were united and turned out. Harris lost anyway.

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AFTER eight years of politics reshaped by President Donald Trump, Democrats went from being in disarray to putting forth a united front and big tent opposing him. And they lost anyway. Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss after an unusual and truncated campaign marks the second time the American electorate has selected Trump over a Democratic woman. This time, returns indicate a broad repudiation from voters not only of Harris’ candidacy but also the Democratic Party’s policy agenda, messaging and broader vision for the country. In defeat, 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton still won the popular vote, giving Democrats hope that Trump’s victory…

Nov

07

2024

By The African Mirror

Donald Trump’s revenge: stunning return to the White House after clobbering Kamala Harris

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ON a historic day for American democracy, Donald Trump achieved an unprecedented return to the White House, marking the first time a former president convicted of a crime has been reelected. In a decisive victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, Trump reclaimed the presidency, becoming both the 45th and 47th President of the United States. His triumph, bolstered by the endorsement of numerous global leaders, sets the stage for significant shifts in foreign and economic policy. Trump, 78, won a clear majority after a campaign that stoked intense divisions and energized his base. His victory, achieved despite a turbulent record…