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Academia 3 weeks ago

PREMIUM
Indonesia’s online child safety needs more than an age rule

As Indonesia moves toward a March 2026 deadline for its new social media age restrictions, a "silver bullet" policy of age limits may prove ineffective without addressing deeper structural issues of platform accountability and digital privacy.

Editorial 1 year ago

Better prevention

The government's plan to introduce a new health screening program on its dime is another step in the right direction to uphold the constitutionally guaranteed universal right to health.

Americas 2 years ago

Biden turns 81 as voters show concern about age

His birthday will turn an unwelcome spotlight on the fact that the Democrat is the oldest president in American history -- and that if he wins a second term next year he will be 86 by the time he leaves.

Perspectives 2 years ago

PREMIUM
The integrity of Indonesia’s 2024 general election is at stake

The Constitutional Court must respond to the public's rising concern as to whether it can truly function as an impartial referee in next year's election, given its chief justice's ties to the First Family by marriage.

Americas 2 years ago

Biden says ‘I get it’ on age issue

The 80-year-old usually avoids the age issue but addressed it during a fundraiser at a Broadway theatre in New York, saying his experience helped him deal with crises like Ukraine and Covid.

Academia 2 years ago

PREMIUM
The hidden meaning behind judicial review of TNI retirement age

Thus, raising the retirement age limit for TNI soldiers is an effort to fight for fundamental rights in the form of equality before the law and, of course, legal certainty.

Presidential Race 2 years ago

Reverse political ageism?

Whatever the age minimum for the presidency is, we need to have strong and transparent reasons for setting it.

Americas 2 years ago

Biden trips, tumbles on Air Force stage

Biden, 80, who had delivered the commencement address to graduates of the military academy, had just shaken hands with a cadet and begun walking back to his seat when he fell.