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Focus on China and Germany

The recent arrests of opposition candidates, students, and professors have a haunting resonance in Latin America. Nearly three dozen journalists, activists, judges, prosecutors, investigators, and former government officials have been forced to flee.

Living through a historic moment

Keep marching

The U.S. Senate must reject Abrams’ nomination. Diplomacy should be guided by individuals who prioritize human rights, transparency and accountability, not by those who have enabled atrocities.

The horror sinks in around the world

The country continues toward a constitutional crisis as the far-right continues its attempts to subvert the August 20 electoral result.

A world-changing week

Sorting through BRICS, Guatemala joins the Pink Tide, Islamophobia divides the French left, and more

News and analysis about and from movements and parties around the world