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.
It is not clear that Democrats have any sense of what they want the American Republic to be, versus a sense of the kinds of policies they hope to institute.
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.
The people vs. data centers
A FAQ on the economics of increasing wage floors
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.
Our nation’s tax dollars are being poured into violence abroad while families here struggle to survive.
People come and go, but causes remain. Someone must continue to carry them forward, because they are not realized in the short term: they require time, multiple generations. We must prepare the next generation, otherwise the process is interrupted.
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