Monday, 08 March 2021 - 9:31
Ranitha Gnanarajah, a Sri Lankan lawyer and civil activist, has been included in this year s list of 14 International Courageous Women award presented annually by the US State Department.
On Monday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards virtual ceremony to honor a group of extraordinary women from around the world, including an honorary award for seven women leaders and activists from Afghanistan who were assassinated for their dedication to improving the lives of Afghans.
The First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden will deliver remarks to recognize the courageous accomplishments of these women.
Now, get to the truth on Governor Cuomo
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It’s welcome news that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s efforts to manipulate an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against him failed, and that he has authorized Attorney General Letitia James to get to the bottom of the matter.
Her first task is to ensure that whoever has a role in this investigation, at any stage, has no entanglements with the governor or anyone close to him (or his accusers, for that matter). The credibility of Ms. James and her office are on the line now, too.
A misguided push for tests
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THE ISSUE:
THE STAKES:
In the midst of a pandemic, they will divert resources and serve little if any useful purpose.
Sure, the U.S. Department of Education can force New York s public schools to give kids standardized assessment tests this year. Administrators can squeeze some data out of them and feel like they’re doing something, being accountable, seeing “how far kids have come” or “how far they’ve fallen.”
Editorial: Bridging differences
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The Issue:
The “Low bridge, everybody down” message just isn’t getting through, and the town of Glenville’s had enough.
The Stakes:
Here’s a lesson in physics, math, and governance, all courtesy of a pesky Glenville bridge.
First, the physics: The railroad trestle over Glenridge Road is very low too low for many big trucks to pass under it. It’s been hit about 40 times over the past three years, which doesn’t come out so well for the bridge or the trucks.
Or for the town. Dealing with the bridge strikes over the past few years has cost the town about $50,000, plus lost time and resources that could have gone to other local needs. Installing more signage hasn’t worked. Understandably, Glenville officials want the strikes to stop.
Sunday, 21 February 2021 - 9:22
The 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council begins tomorrow.
For the first time in history, the meeting will be held online due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
Based on the report released by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, six countries including the United Kingdom and Canada are due to bring a resolution against Sri Lanka.
The six countries that co-sponsored the resolution on Sri Lanka stated that a new resolution to promote reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council this year based on the report of the High Commission.