Reasons to Be Concerned About the Disappearance of China’s Minister

August 10, 2023

The sudden disappearance of Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has sparked intense speculation and shed light on a troubling reality: our limited understanding of Chinese politics. As China’s global power continues to grow, the secrecy of the Communist Party poses a problem. The decisions made in Beijing have far-reaching effects on billions of people, the …

Spring’s Loss Is Catastrophic

June 25, 2023

In the chilly and wet Pacific Northwest, spring seemed distant in mid-April. However, just two weeks later, Spokane experienced a record-breaking temperature of 84 degrees Fahrenheit, signaling the arrival of a historic heatwave that lasted for a month. During this heatwave, Portland’s metro area broke records for consecutive days with temperatures over 80 and 90 …