Honduras and the Hurricane
Under full sail, we enter the only bay in the world shared by three countries. It’s first light, and a stiff breeze disperses the overnight storms. A thunderstorm guarded the mouth of the bay last night, flashing and stomping but breaking up with the sunrise wind. When I take the helm and Josh goes below
Pramila Jayapal: First Indian American Woman Elected to Congress
Past ICWA fellow Pramila Jayapal defeated Brady Walkinshaw in the race for Washinton’s 7th congressional district seat. Jayapal won with 57 percent of the vote, making her the first Indian American woman elected to congress. http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/us-congress-7th-district-pramila-jayapal-brady-walkinshaw/
How Europe Sees the Presidential Election
In addition to Al-Jazeera and other media, Transatlantic Magazine covered ICWA’s 24 October event on ‘How Europe Sees the US Presidential Election.’ This well-attended event included panelist and Trustee Tod Sedgwick and past fellow and past Chair, Joe Battat. Transatlantic Magazine Editor Robert Guttman writes that “The conference, hosted by my former colleagues, the Johns
IOM Iraq Emergency Tracking: 17,916 Individuals Displaced in First Two Weeks of Mosul Operations
Past fellow Joel Millman is tracking the displaced families in Iraq during the military effort to retake Mosul from ISIS. His findings can be found on the International Organization for Migration’s website through the link below. http://www.iom.int/news/iom-iraq-emergency-tracking-17916-individuals-displaced-first-two-weeks-mosul-operations
Illustrating Inspiration with Bryn Barnard
Illustrating Inspiration with Bryn Barnard Which disease causes dizziness, red spots, a black tongue, and a rapid heartbeat? The answer is “Chickaloo,” according to the creative young minds in 4RB. The inventive diagnosis was inspired by a discussion about the book Outbreak: Plagues that Changed History by ISB Author in Residence Bryn Barnard. Leading a class
Protected: Going Home: Perspective on Climate and Culture from a Trip to the US
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Jessica Reilly: Live from the Panama Canal
Sailing Fellow Jessica Reilly and her husband Josh Moman will be passing through the Panama Canal this morning on their sailboat, the Oleada. Follow her live through the canal cameras! Miraflores High Resolution Camera: https://www.pancanal.com/common/multimedia/webcams/viewer-flash/cam-miraflores-hi.html Gatun Locks Camera: https://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html?cam=Gatun
The OIF’s Place in Politics
Past fellow Jean Benoit Nadeau discusses the role the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie plans to play in politics, security, and foreign affairs in his Le Devoir article. http://www.ledevoir.com/international/actualites-internationales/481913/francophonie-l-oif-a-sa-place-en-politique
Most Likely to Destroy a Governor
Andrew Rice’s New York magazine article focuses on David Wildstein, former classmate of Chris Christie, and his involvement in the Bridgegate scandal. http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/09/david-wildstein-chris-christie-bridgegate-trial.html
Can Thailand Really Hide a Rebellion
Past fellow Matt Wheeler contributed an opinion piece in the New York Times, addressing the Malay-Muslim insurgents and the Thai government’s efforts to divert attention from them. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/23/opinion/can-thailand-really-hide-a-rebellion.html?_r=1 The Washington Post interviewed Matt as well, regarding militant attacks in Thailand and how the Thai government should approach the conflict in the south. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/with-bombings-thai-militants-appear-to-be-sending-a-message-to-the-junta/2016/08/26/8e3abb48-6978-11e6-91cb-ecb5418830e9_story.html