The U.N. backed a map that shows Africa true to size. The U.S. was sole objector.
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The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to endorse the 'Equal Earth' map projection, which more accurately depicts the true size of continents following an African-led campaign. The United States cast the sole dissenting vote, calling the initiative a "radical ideological project."
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The U.N. backed a map that shows Africa true to size. The U.S. was sole objector.
The U.S. was the only country to vote against the U.N. resolution, which encourages the use of an “Equal Earth” map. The U.S. described it as a “radical ideological project.”
September 5, 2026 at 8:20 a.m. EDT
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*Soldiers look at a world map as they wait to board a flight in Manas, Kyrgyzstan, on the way home after completing a deployment in Afghanistan in 2011. (David Goldman/AP)*
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Victoria Craw
The United Nations voted Friday to endorse a world map that more accurately reflects the true size of continents, following an African-led campaign.
The U.N. General Assembly voted 164 votes to 1 to adopt a resolution to encourage members to use the “Equal Earth” projection rather than the commonly used Mercator map, which dates back to the 16th century.
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The U.N. backed a map that shows Africa true to size. The U.S. was sole objector.
The U.S. was the only country to vote against the U.N. resolution, which encourages the use of an “Equal Earth” map. The U.S. described it as a “radical ideological project.”
September 5, 2026 at 8:20 a.m. EDT
Today at 8:20 a.m. EDT
3 min
*Soldiers look at a world map as they wait to board a flight in Manas, Kyrgyzstan, on the way home after completing a deployment in Afghanistan in 2011. (David Goldman/AP)*
By
Victoria Craw
The United Nations voted Friday to endorse a world map that more accurately reflects the true size of continents, following an African-led campaign.
The U.N. General Assembly voted 164 votes to 1 to adopt a resolution to encourage members to use the “Equal Earth” projection rather than the commonly used Mercator map, which dates back to the 16th century.
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What readers are saying
The comments reflect a strong critique of the U.S. administration's decision to vote against the adoption of the Equal Earth map projection, which aims to more accurately represent the size of landmasses. Many commenters express frustration with the administration's stance,... Show more
This summary is AI-generated. AI can make mistakes and this summary is not a replacement for reading the comments.
* Carolyn Hax Carolyn Hax chat: Family is spoiling sister-in-law’s wedding planning September 4, 2026
* Violet Jira and Mark Berman What happens to Lindsay Clancy now? Here’s what to know after mistrial. September 4, 2026
* David Wahlberg Her back hurt, then she couldn’t button her pants. The cause was alarming. Earlier today
* Meeri Kim Parkinson’s can rob people’s voices. This instrument could help bring them back. August 28, 2026
* Emily Yahr Stella Lefty’s song blew up on TikTok — and sparked an internet pile-on Earlier today
* Column Carolyn Hax Carolyn Hax: Daughter is mad she isn’t acting like a ‘real’ mother of the bride September 5, 2026
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