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Turning Off Congo’s Looting Machine

John Prendergast Project Syndicate
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been pillaged by foreign governments and corporations for more than 500 years, and this sordid pattern continues to this day. Given this history, is it any wonder that the country suffers from massive corruption, perpetual conflict, and state capture?

What Made Bill Russell a Hero

Jemele Hill The Atlantic
The basketball legend was a champion not just on the court but off it—through his groundbreaking activism for racial justice.