China’s Ambitions in the Indian Ocean , A Win for LGBTQ Americans, and More

June 17, 2020

“Although China’s ultimate aims in the Indian Ocean remain somewhat ambiguous, it is clear that the Chinese leadership is actively pursuing capabilities that would allow it to undertake a range of military missions in the region.” In the latest installment of the Global China series, Joshua White explains China’s expansion into the Indian Ocean region.

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII protections under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protect LGBTQ Americans from employment discrimination on the basis of sex. In a new episode of the Current, Jonathan Rauch breaks down the majority opinion—penned by the conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch—and the broader implications this case has for LGBTQ rights in the United States.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has been like the flash of an X-ray, exposing the deep fractures in U.S. society.” In a new analysis, Tiffany Ford, Sarah Reber, and Richard Reeves share data on the disturbing racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths and discuss some of the important factors at play.

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