Today I want to share with you a story. A story not just of one individual but the story of an entire country's fight for social justice and fairness. This memoir is titled Niskam Karmmayogi which is Nepali for selfless worker.And the man you see on the cover of this memoir is Ratna Prasad Karel my grandfather. There are 195 countries in the world among which there are only seven which have never been colonized. My home country Nepal is one of them.But just because we were never colonized doesn't mean that ...

Core Argument - The speech advocates for the necessity of quality and responsible (QR) journalism and its sustainability [1] - QR journalism is defined as a profession based on core values, ethics, fact-checking, and working for the public interest, not for governments, corporations, or ownerships [8][9] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of separating fact from opinion, providing evidence-based information, and analyzing situations in depth [8] Challenges and Threats - Journalism faces challenges related to social issues, economic issues, ideological influences, and education, including "ghosts from our past" [4] - Global risks include the rise of far-right extremism, the economic crisis after the pandemic, and disinformation [5] - Disinformation is identified as a huge global risk and a disruptive phenomenon, ranked as a top global risk in the 2024 Global Risk Report [5][14] - Authoritarian leaders suppress independent journalism and critical voices [13] Solutions and Recommendations - Media education is crucial for training critical thinking and responsible digital behavior, including checking and cross-checking information [15] - Individuals should support local newsrooms and freelance journalists who provide quality content by following them, reading their materials, criticizing their work, and donating if possible [16][17] - Awareness of AI and its potential to provide inaccurate information is important; information, especially academic titles, should be checked [17][18] - QR journalism is an essential benchmark for democracy and a valuable marker in a digital media ecosystem invaded by disinformation [12][13] Contextual Background - The speaker's personal experience growing up in a former communist country (Romania) highlights the importance of freedom of speech and independent journalism [2] - Romanian media is part of the European paradigm but faces specific challenges [3]

The governor needs to hear that people don't want this and he's got to hear from the people, not from the felon in the White House. Because the reality is that's what voting is all about. That's the basis of our democracy. That's the basis of one person, one vote that you make the choice, not the politicians in Washington.I I mean, we haven't even seen a map. Correct. Doesn't even exist yet.Yes, we had the first hearing and I think it's Friday and then we have one Saturday in Houston. No one's seen the map. ...

All right, I'll be honest. Recently, the news has been hard for many Americans. Life has been hard. People are struggling. They're feeling disappointed. They're feeling un seen. They're feeling unheard. I get it. Many of the topics we cover on this show can feel super heavy. So, I just wanted to take a little time at the end of today's show on a rallying note. When I think about a person who can inspire hope for our future, I think of the late Georgia Congressman uh John Lewis. Tuesday marked the fifth anni ...

Government Policy Change - The United Kingdom is lowering its voting age to 16 as part of an effort to modernize its democracy [1] - This change will primarily affect voters in England and Northern Ireland during national elections [1] Historical Context - 16 and 17 year olds were previously allowed to vote on the Scottish referendum back in 2014 [1] - Anyone 16 and up could vote in local elections in Scotland and Wales for years [1]

want to show you Trump has blown all president out of the water. He signed over 35 times as many orders as new laws, almost no major laws whatsoever, no new legislation, no indication he wants to work with Congress more in the upcoming year on any non-required non-budget items. What we're seeing methodically done is an effort to not only cut out Congress, browbeat the courts, but to change how presidents govern this country less like a democracy and more like an order wielding king if he gets away with. ...

NBC News obtained excerpts of remarks by former President Barack Obama to Democrats at a private DNC fundraiser that was held over the weekend. He told the group this, "I think it's going to require a little bit less naval gazing and a little less whining and being in fetal positions, and it's going to require Democrats to just toughen up. " Obama went on to say that he was not surprised by what President Trump has done, but that he has been surprised by Democrats who, in his words, stood for all kinds of s ...

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From @WSJopinion: Party leaders want to limit us to preselected candidates who will listen to them more than they listen to us. It’s blatantly undemocratic, writes Matthew Lieberman. https://t.co/kPkH14K32u ...