Human beings must embrace AI without fearing it will replace them
By: Mohamed Abdou “AI and humans are both knowledge producers, just like the sculptor and painter are both artists, but they will be forever, in my mind, be distinct... Read more.
Mental Health Equity in PA
Highmark and The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg host a special forum on Mental Health Equity in PA to explore the issues related to the mental health crisis... Read more.
We can only manage climate change if we acknowledge its devastating impact on poor people
By: Raiyan Bakshi Flint, Michigan: It’s a place many Americans associate with one thing in particular, poisoned water. In 2015, the water in Flint was found to... Read more.
Can The World Be Saved? Perspectives from the Next Generation | 2024 International Young Leaders Conference
The 2024 International Young Leaders Conference & Career Fair, hosted by the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, was a resounding success. This annual event,... Read more.
Food banks desperately need donations to meet the needs of millions of hungry Americans
By: Selina Xu As defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), food insecurity refers to the reduced quality of someone’s diet and the inaccessibility... Read more.
2024 International Peace Symposium: Avoiding Armageddon
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg’s 2024 International Peace Symposium will be from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 in Room 110 of Hoover... Read more.
Can the world be saved from politics, war and self destruction? Pennsylvania’s young leaders have the answer
Can the world be saved from politics, war and self destruction? Pennsylvania’s young leaders have the answer By: Joyce Davis “Can the world be saved?” That’s... Read more.
Political conspiracy theories are a threat to democracy
By: Maddie Graf In our tangled political landscape, it is increasingly important to harbor a healthy skepticism about the world around us. However, the misinformed... Read more.
Candles on the Water
The annual “Candles on the Water” event, is held to remember the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It will be held at Market Square... Read more.
The world needs to demand a ceasefire in Gaza
By: Humza Hasan We need a ceasefire in Palestine right now. The fighting is causing too much pain and suffering for Palestinians. Homes, and hospitals are being... Read more.
