Major Issues for Pakistan in 2023, Tech Policy in the 118th Congress, and More

January 18, 2023

A man and students ride on a motorcycle on a flooded road following rains during the monsoon season in Karachi

Pakistan: 5 major issues to watch in 2023

From Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ousting to unprecedented flooding in the country, Pakistan had an eventful—and at times devastating—2022. With the fallout of last year spilling in to 2023, Madiha Afzal outlines key areas to keep an eye on.

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy addresses the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time after being elected speaker

Listen: Tech and the new Congress

After a long and contentious voting process for the speaker of the House, the 118th Congress is now in full swing. On the latest episode of the TechTank podcast, Darrell West and Nicol Turner Lee discuss what is in store for technology policy on Capitol Hill, including broadband, antitrust, and competition with China.

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The case for a commission on boys and men

Many U.S. boys and men are struggling, but there are currently no governmental commissions working on behalf of them. A new bill in Washington state proposes creating the first one, setting an important precedent for the rest of the country. Richard Reeves explains why focusing on boys and men is so critical today.