#US, UK, Australia and Canada condemn Hong Kong arrests

#US, UK, Australia and Canada condemn Hong Kong arrests

“#US, UK, Australia and Canada condemn Hong Kong arrests” Enlarge Image Former Democratic Party legislators Andrew Wan, left, Lam Cheuk-ting, second left, and Helena Wong, right, at a press conference after being released on bail. AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File The US joined Australia, the UK and Canada on Sunday in condemning the recent arrest of…

Read More
#The boot comes down in Hong Kong

#The boot comes down in Hong Kong

“#The boot comes down in Hong Kong” Beijing just put the boot down hard in Hong Kong, ordering the arrest of 50-plus elected pro-democracy officials and activists Wednesday morning. The Chinese Communist Party will no longer brook any dissent in the once-free city. It’s the largest roundup of dissidents since Beijing imposed its new “national…

Read More
#Will nostalgia define the next four years in American politics?

#Will nostalgia define the next four years in American politics?

“#Will nostalgia define the next four years in American politics?” Adnan R. Khan: President-elect Joe Biden’s emerging cabinet suggests he is more interested in reset than reform. Is that what America really needs? As president-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet takes shape, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: we shouldn’t expect any major surprises. That, in itself,…

Read More