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Physicist Sean Carroll answers views questions

The history of slavery in the Americas is one of rebellion, solidarity, and democratic invention. A recent book traces the depth and creativity of enslaved people’s resistance, whose legacy continues to inspire social-justice movements.

Far-right Abelardo de la Espriella topped the first round of Colombia’s presidential election. Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda is still in the race but now has to find support outside the ruling party’s core vote.

A leaked Defense Ministry tender lays out the army’s training program for manipulating public opinion in Israel and abroad.

Hulu's continuation of The Handmaid's Tale justifies its existence by the end of season one.

Union says collective agreement is just the start of a broader fight to unionize major employers across the country

A FAQ on the economics of increasing wage floors

Maximum Leverage drops readers directly onto the shop floor, arms locked with fellow hard-pressed workers, uniformed goon squads closing in fast, and never retreats.

Majorities in most of the three dozen countries we’ve surveyed this year express an unfavorable view of Israel and little or no confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The nation sets ambitious goals to improve people's standard of living, protect the environment, and promote international solidarity.