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Flu Vaccines Should Not Be This Hard

Katherine J. Wu The Atlantic
Normally, the CDC’s vaccine advisors weigh in on flu vaccines in June. This year, the panel is in disarray.

How Slaves’ Resistance Secured Liberal Democracy

Jake Subryan Richards Project Syndicate
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.

In Colombia, the Fight Is Still On

Pablo Castaño Jacobin
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.

Most People in 36 Countries Have Negative Views of Israel

Laura Silver and Laura Clancy Pew Research Center
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.