education reform
Intense NYC Mayoral Showdown: Mamdani Leads Polls as Cuomo and Sliwa Clash Over Experience, Affordability and Safety
Oct 17, 2025 04:05 pm CST
In a high-stakes debate at Rockefeller Center, NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa confronted critical issues facing the city. Democratic frontrunner Mamdani (46% in polls) defended his stance on Palestine-Israel relations and lack of political experience, while Independent Cuomo (33%) questioned his opponent's qualifications and addressed past controversies. All candidates presented differing visions for addressing New York's affordability crisis, public safety concerns, and educational reforms as early voting approaches.
Understanding Morocco's GenZ 212 Movement: Youth-Led Protests for Healthcare and Education Reform
Oct 04, 2025 04:41 am CST
Morocco's GenZ 212, a youth-led movement organized on Discord, has sparked nationwide protests demanding reforms to the country's public healthcare and education systems. Operating anonymously while expressing loyalty to King Mohammed VI, the movement highlights social inequalities amidst Morocco's infrastructure development for the 2030 World Cup, demonstrating unexpected political awareness among a generation previously perceived as disengaged.