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'Woke' by any other name: Stop erasing the terms of our survival

Author Andrea D. Pringle argues that while the term "woke" may be evolving in political discourse, the underlying spirit of Black vigilance and awareness remains essential for addressing systemic injustices.

'Woke' by any other name: Stop erasing the terms of our survival

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China is using Jiang Zemin centenary to signal political continuity

The centenary of Jiang Zemin’s birth, marked on August 17 with a memorial in Beijing attended and addressed by President Xi Jinping, was more than an occasion to commemorate a former Chinese leader. It was also an exercise in political history: a moment to locate Jiang, the era he led and the reform legacy associated with him within the…

China is using Jiang Zemin centenary to signal political continuity

The centenary of Jiang Zemin’s birth, marked on August 17 with a memorial in Beijing attended and addressed by President Xi Jinping, was more than an occasion to commemorate a former Chinese leader. It was also an exercise in political history: a moment to locate Jiang, the era he led and the reform legacy associated with him within the…

Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States because Tehran appeared to be in a stronger position than Washington. Talks between the decades-old foes remain on hold, with both sides in the war started by the US and Israel in February locked in a stalemate.

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