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In Defense of Ilhan Omar, Again

Jeffrey C. Isaac Public Seminar
Did the House pass such a full-throated Resolution about anti-Semitism after Charlottesville, or after the recent Pittsburgh synagogue massacre?

From Exploited to Empowered – My Journey as a Domestic Worker

Novelita Palisoc ILO
Novelita Palisoc became a domestic worker to support her family in the Philippines. She now is president of a local union affiliated with the International Domestic Workers’ Federation, a global organization of half a million domestic workers.

Are Sweet Potatoes Healthy? Here's What the Experts Say

Cassie Shortsleeve Time Health
Sweet potatoes—the orange, yellow and purple varieties of the root vegetable—are lower in calories and carbohydrates than the average spud. They’re also rich in vitamin A, C, B6, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.

Casual Observations About the Ha Noi Summit

Chuck Searcy Veterans For Peace
Staff at a restaurant were discussing Trump's quick departure yesterday. "Trump left because the meeting was not successful," they said. But they added with relaxed assurance, "No problem; there will be other meetings. This will take some steps."

War With China? It’s Already Under Way

Michael T. Klare TomDispatch
Since Trump's arrival, such initiatives have escalated into Cold War-style combat by another name, with his administration committed to defeating China in a struggle for global economic, technological, and military supremacy.

Strike Wave Wins Raises for Mexican Factory Workers

Paolo Marinaro and Dan DiMaggio Labor Notes
Workers in Mexico are striking for higher pay. With a new president in office, it may be that Mexican workers see improvements they haven't seen in many years.