By John Mac Ghlionn, TES Contributor Internationally, levels of personal freedom continue to decrease; COVID has, of course, played a role, but the downward spiral started long before the pandemic. For freedom to flourish, democracies are required. Around the world, however, established democracies are in decline. Again, the decline was occurring long before the pandemic hit. Democracy, we’re told, […]
By Christina Pushaw, TES Contributor Just over a decade ago, smartphones were seen as status symbols. Now, they are not only ubiquitous, but indispensable. Most of us rely on mobile applications for almost every facet of daily life. Whether we are booking appointments, ordering food, enjoying entertainment, or even interacting with others, our […]
“Corona: Provincial partnerships with China improve access to protective masks” Courtesy IFW Kiel During the peak phase of the corona pandemic, Chinese exports of critical medical goods such as protective masks went primarily to economic and political partners. Chinese companies were able to push through drastic price increases against industrialized countries like Germany. “In […]
