Canadian Diplomats Deterred by U.S. Gun Crime & Health-Care Issues

TL/DR - The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers, a union representing Canadian diplomats abroad, is urging Global Affairs Canada to increase compensation for diplomats posted in the US. The union asserts that these diplomats face heightened risk of gun crime and challenges in accessing healthcare. However, Global Affairs Canada…

Fareed Zakaria: The Upcoming US Election Arrives at a Critical Juncture

TL/DR - The discussion in Davos, Switzerland is focused on the U.S. election. CNN's Fareed Zakaria reports that there is a particular concern amongst U.S. allies about the possibility of a Trump victory. The reasons behind this anxiety have not been specified. Global Concerns Over Potential Trump Election Victory: Insights from CNN's Fareed…

Sen. Sinema’s AZ Reelection Run: Is Time Running Out?

TL/DR - Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is approaching a deadline for her reelection campaign or a departure after 12 years in Washington. By April 8, she must gather over 40,000 signatures from registered voters to qualify for the November ballot. Sinema, who left the Democratic party 13 months ago, is currently 20 percentage points behind…

ASU Urged to Halt Pro-Communism Event by GOP Arizona Official

TL/DR - Republican state lawmaker Austin Smith, who previously defended the right to freedom of speech at Arizona’s public universities, is now urging Arizona State University (ASU) to cancel a pro-communism event. Smith is calling for ASU's President and the Arizona Board of Regents to condemn and shut down a pro-communism gathering planned for…