Commemorating the March on Washington, Corruption in Nigeria, and More

August 28, 2023

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, when hundreds of thousands of Americans rallied at the nation’s capital to advocate for civil rights and economic justice and when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic “I Have a Dream” speech. Gabriel R. Sanchez reflects on this historic day and how Americans view and participate in protests today.

Nigeria has struggled with corruption for decades, especially when it comes to government purchases of goods, works, and services. With anti-corruption interventions yielding few results, Sope Williams, Adedeji Adeniran, and Aloysius Uche Ordu share four strategies to address the problem.

“Fox News Republicans are distinct from other members of their party, and far more likely to see the world as Trump does.” In recent commentary, E.J. Dionne discusses the immense power of Fox News in U.S. politics and examines where the network’s viewers stand on key issues.

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