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The US’s “Economic Blockade” Paved the Way for Venezuela Coup Attempt
The coup attempt comes as Venezuela faces a staggering economic crisis due to broad US sanctions.
Organization of American States Shouldn’t Be Run by Regime Change Enthusiasts
The Western Hemisphere’s chief regional organization has been hobbled by pro-Trump leadership.
Don’t Build the Wall, Build Affordable Housing
Money earmarked for a wall against imaginary threats would be better spent on public and affordable housing.
The Democratic Party Is Further to the Right Than Most Voters
On climate change, health care and free education, Party leadership lies far to the right of most voters.
More Women Are Running for Office in 2020, But Will Voters Support Them?
Will the “women's wave” finally result in a woman being nominated for president?
Guatemalan President Bans Corruption Investigation Into His Government
The showdown between President Jimmy Morales and the Guatemalan courts has plunged the country into crisis.
Jump-Starting the Dam Removal Movement in the US
Removing unused dams is one of the most important things we can do for rivers and the ecosystems they support.
Those Nazi Rallies Are Not for the Left. They’re for Centrist Journalists.
Media must be careful not to fall for the tactics of far-right messaging.
No End in Sight: The Perils of Trump’s Guantánamo
Guantánamo may very well remain open indefinitely no matter how many legal challenges are brought against it.
William Barr Is a Danger to Civil Rights
Barr is willing to jail journalists if he believes "they're putting out stuff that would hurt the country.”