Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos, who oversaw a rare period of steady growth and peace that earned him a reputation as one of the country's most
In the 1970s, Filipino Americans made Sacramento a site of transnational organizing, influenced by both the Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines and the Civil Rights movement in the United States. Now it has gained increased immediacy.
One of Indonesia's most respected religious scholars is being remembered for his drive to promote diversity in the Muslim-majority country. Ahmad Syafi'i Ma'arif, who passed away on May 27 at the age of 86, was known for his vision of inclusive Islam, a progressive attitude and a true champion of pluralism in the country. Affectionately known as "Buya" a.