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Pedro Sánchez Isn’t Waiting for a Savior

Nomiki Konst The Nation
At a recent summit, Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez gathered leftist leaders and warned of a new authoritarian world order. Sánchez has positioned himself as a leader of the left who recognizes the need for strong alliances.

Zohran Mamdani Is Right To Condemn West Bank Land Sales

Ben Burgis Convergence
After a rowdy protest outside a real estate event at Park East Synagogue, Mayor Zohran Mamdani was widely criticized for supporting the protest by condemning the sale of West Bank properties. But the criticisms don’t stand up to scrutiny.

What We Saw in Cuba Shocked Us

Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan L. Jackson The New York Times
We spent five days in Cuba in April to better understand the humanitarian impacts of America’s monthslong energy blockade... We came away shocked by the inhumane effects of the policy...until the Cuban people are brought to ruin...

Tidbits-May 14- Reader Comments: Voting Rights Still Need Protection; Those Accompanying Trump on His Trip to China; the Art of the Deal – Now Iran; 2026 Future of Care Work Convening – Protecting Care in Times of Disruption – Conference; More…

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Reader Comments: Voting Rights Still Need Protection; Those Accompanying Trump on His Trip to China; The Art of the Deal - Now Iran; 2026 Future of Care Work Convening - Protecting Care in Times of Disruption - Conference; Cartoons and more...

Why Puerto Rico Remains a Colony in All but Name

Alex MacArthur Convergence
Cold War Puerto Rico by Steve Howell argues that Washington has long treated the island as giant aircraft carrier. The result has been severe: residents face economic strain while lacking many democratic rights and social protections.

The Surveillance Economy Is Here. This Is How We Fight Back.

Sam Levine Convergence
Rejecting surveillance capitalism means insisting, clearly and unapologetically, that markets should serve the people — not the other way around, writes NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Sam Levine.