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A new report found that media freedom is declining worldwide.

A report released by Reporters Without Borders warned that media freedom is declining, with disinformation, propaganda, and artificial intelligence posing mounting threats globally. A record number of 31 countries are now classified as being in a "very serious situation."

Do you think media freedom is important?

Canada to admit 40,000 under Afghan resettlement program

Canada currently hosts one of the world's largest Afghan refugee resettlement programs, intending to admit 40,000 people by the end of the year. Over 18,000 resettlement applications are currently under review by Canadian and UN institutions.

Is the U.S. doing enough for Afghani refugees?

House to vote on expelling Rep. George Santos after charges

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) introduced a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress. While the measure is expected to fail, it will force House Republicans to go on the record about the New York Rep.

What do you think about Santos?

Florida Gov. DeSantis restricts Chinese citizens from buying land

Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill, SB 264, that bans Chinese nationals from buying land in Florida. His intention is to counteract  the “malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party in Florida."

Do you support DeSantis's action?

What's next for the abortion pill?

Yesterday, three conservative-leaning appeals court judges, Jennifer Walker Elrod, James Ho, and Cory Wilson, heard arguments on whether the abortion pill, mifepristone, is safe and should remain available. Unfortunately, it may take them months to issue a ruling and their decision.

Do you support keeping the abortion pill legal and accessible?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. There are over twenty HIV vaccine clinical trials ongoing, and researchers are constantly working toward creating life-saving medical technology.

—Emma Kansiz 

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