Democracy & Civics
Slang constitution attempts to popularize Kenyan law
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In an effort to familiarize young voters with Kenya’s draft constitution, a website has translated the document into the slang language Sheng.
San Francisco’s Superfund struggle
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A legacy of toxic pollution lingers in San Francisco’s Hunters Point Shipyard, which was once a booming hub for wartime construction efforts, but now is largely shuttered and represents a constant threat to the health of marginalized communities that live nearby. The U.S. Navy and diverse community groups are at odds over the best way to address the problem.
Voter’s quick reference to San Francisco’s mayoral candidates
A succinct listing of candidate positions and quotes on more than two-dozen key policy issues and ballot initiatives.
Pipeline foes decry Canada oil-sands boom
Environmental and indigenous groups stepped up their attacks against Canadian oil sands development as two U.S. representatives met with Canadian officials in Ottawa to discuss energy policy.
World
Manute Bol, freedom fighter, is dead at 47
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Manute Bol is dead, and the world has lost one of the most iconoclastic freedom fighters in modern times.
Democracy & Civics
Brazil bill could grant rights to ‘unborn’
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A current Brazilian bill could amplify the nation’s already stringent abortion restrictions. The “fetal rights” measure gives “absolute priority” to fetuses and extends constitutional rights to the “unborn.”
Democracy & Civics
In Moscow, put a damper on slaughtering sheep in courtyards, OK?
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When in Moscow, do as the Muscovites do.
Environment
Niger Delta oil spills dwarf BP, Exxon Valdez catastrophes
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Thousands of spills across decades have ravaged the Niger Delta region.