Aug 12, 2020

Lockdown has pushed the UK economy into its steepest recession ever

Retailers are suffering losses despite lockdown restrictions being eased in London. Dominika Zarzycka via Getty Images

Pandemic restrictions shuttered shops and halted factory and construction activity in the U.K. This contributed to the first British recession in 11 years. Plus, why, historically, more women have not been able to rise to the top of U.S. politics.

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What kind of change could Kamala Harris bring to U.S. politics as vice president?

by Victoria Craig

Aug 12, 2020

As evidenced by female leaders around the world, Harris could bring changing perspectives and priorities to governing.

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