IJR News — today's news from every sideMaya Lindstrom Broad rules on emotional harm could easily suppress legitimate debate over abortion access. Dana Whitfield Skipping the ribbon cutting over a dispute seems petty when it leaves the speech hard to follow. Sam Okafor It's positive that Europe is looking to deepen ties with Canada amid ongoing US trade disputes. Derek Foss Even a wrong poll shouldn't lead to lawsuits when the results were clearly just predictions, not interference. Dana Whitfield Trump's offer of a rebuild deal after midterms gives Iran a real path to avoid total defeat if they drop the nuclear ambitions. Sam Okafor The idea of an undefined associate role for Canada feels rushed when it still needs unanimous approval from all 27 member states. Pope Leo Plans 10-City South America Tour — Sep 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV will undertake a demanding 11–12 day tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru this November, logging about 31,000 kilometers across 10 cities and delivering around 36 speeches, including a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei. The itinerary features major Masses, a prison visit, a Lima address on Peru’s future, and reflects the pope’s active travel schedule, Peruvian citizenship, and ongoing emphasis on unity and faith while marking the first papal visit to South America since 2018.
Maya Lindstrom Pope's packed schedule shows real commitment to the region, especially visiting a prison and addressing Peru's future.Von der Leyen to Address AI Wildfires Ukraine and Trade in EU Speech — Sep 15, 2026"Von der Leyen will deliver the EU’s annual State of the European Union address in Strasbourg to outline priorities for the coming year, likely covering AI, climate change, wildfires, online safety for children, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and trade, with the contents kept under wraps." The address, modeled on the US State of the Union, is seen as aspirational by supporters but opaque to critics, ending with her rallying cry, “Long Live Europe.”
Elena Vasquez I hope her speech pushes concrete steps on AI safety and Ukraine aid instead of vague promises.Tom Gallagher Blocking these questions for 70,000 jobs prevents one more way to politicize the civil service. Tom Gallagher This exclusion looks like unnecessary meddling that will only strain ties with France without solving real election security issues. 
